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Skills and Education group – Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4

  • STRODE'S COLLEGE
  • LEVEL 4

Course Overview

On achievement of a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, candidates may proceed to the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, where they will be considered Trainee Counsellors. This is a recognised training course which develops levels of professional competency in counselling practice. The qualification meets the requirement for recognition as a qualified counsellor, following successful external assessment and completion of 100 supervised client hours.

Through our conglomerate Windsor Forest Colleges Group, and providing there is an adequate level of competency, learners are offered 30 supervised client hours at Slough & Langley College and/ or BCA College.

We have a range of experienced tutors, each with unique skills and expertise. Throughout the course, learners will be assigned to tutors to support learning.

Learners will complete this qualification with a comprehensive and full understanding of the following:
– How to conduct a counselling session with a client in an ethical, and safe way
– Ethical frameworks, including setting up a working agreement and conducting assessments, supervision and casework management.
– Counselling in a diverse society
– One major therapeutic model (Person-centred) while acquiring knowledge of CBT, Psychodynamic TA and Gestalt
-Professional organisational issues in counselling including basic knowledge of major mental health issues
– The important of awareness in the counselling process
– Research into counselling

Course Code

XE4CHEA2S1

Course Fee
Please contact us for more information
Start Time

16:30

End Time

21:00

End Date

Wed, 07 Jul 2027

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have achieved a classroom-based Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (or equivalent) qualification, as well as English GCSE (grade ...

Course information

Learners will complete this qualification with a comprehensive and full understanding of the following:
– How to conduct a counselling session with a client in an ethical, and safe way
– Ethical frameworks, including setting up a working agreement and conducting assessments, supervision and casework management.
– Counselling in a diverse society
– One major therapeutic model (Person-centred) while acquiring knowledge of CBT, Psychodynamic TA and Gestalt
-Professional organisational issues in counselling including basic knowledge of major mental health issues
– The important of awareness in the counselling process
– Research into counselling

The course is part- time over two years. Additionally, in the first year, there are termly mandatory workshops to complement counselling knowledge and skills. A 2-day residential will take place in the second year. Throughout the course learners will engage in experimental work.

In order to progress to year 2, learners must successfully complete year 1.

Classroom based and may include some online lessons and/ or tutorials

Learners will produce a comprehensive portfolio of six units which will be assessed by the course tutor and made available for moderation. The remaining unit is externally assessed by SEG, the awarding body, and is submitted once the 100 hours of supervised counselling are completed.

SEG Awards – Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Upon achievement, the right is earned to be called a qualified counsellor, able to practice within a counselling organisation. On obtaining the Diploma, counsellors will take the BACP Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) standardised assessment of skills, knowledge and abilities required to be a professional counsellor or psychotherapist.

Candidates may then set up private practice, although it is recommended to continue working in a counselling agency to build experience and expertise.

In addition, there are opportunities to progress towards national accreditation status with professional lead bodies.

Level 4

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