A similar course is available from Guildford College.
This two year, part-time qualification gives learners the knowledge, skills and competencies required to work as a therapeutic counsellor in an agency context.
It is designed to lead to an employed or voluntary role in a counselling agency in both healthcare and non-medical settings.
Successful completion of this course means you will be able to provide a therapeutic counselling service – initially within the context of an agency’s service framework but later (with experience and support from the supervisor) may progress to independent practice. You will also be able to apply directly for Individual Registration with BACP.
Find out more about this programme on the CPCAB website
Please note that the awarding body registration fee of £800 is payable upon enrolment and is not supported by Advanced Learner Loan funding. This is in addition to the tuition fee of £2,335 per year.
- Fee for year 1 will be £2,335 tuition plus £800 registration
- Fee for year 2 will be £2,335 tuition
What you'll learn
On this programme you will learn:
- how to work ethically and safely as a counsellor
- understanding the therapeutic relationship
- working with client diversity in counselling work
- the user centred approach to working with clients
- the importance of self-awareness
- the person centred approach to therapeutic change
- the role of clinical supervision
How you'll learn and be assessed
You will learn via:
- practical and theory lessons
- workshops
- experiential group work
- counselling skills practice
- case studies
- assignments
- portfolio
- observation
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency (in Year 2)
Other course requirements
- Placement requirement (100 hrs)
- Personal counselling (60 hrs)
- Clinical supervision (in line with BACP requirements)
- Student membership of BACP (£92 per year or £46 reduced)
Progression
This qualification is mapped to the requirements for BACP Qualification Approval and fully incorporates BACP’s Online and Phone Therapy Competence Framework. Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to apply directly for Individual Registration with BACP. Candidates can be reassured that this qualification has already been approved by BACP.
This qualification also meets all the requirements of SCoPEd Column A and provides candidates with a route to membership and accreditation with professional associations in counselling approved by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) e.g. BACP, NCPS, ACC.
Please note that the awarding body registration fee of £800 is payable upon enrolment and is not supported by Advanced Learner Loan funding. This is in addition to the tuition fee of £2,335 per year.
- Fee for year 1 will be £2,335 tuition plus £800 registration
- Fee for year 2 will be £2,335 tuition
Entry requirements
Successful interview process.
You also need to have the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Level 3 Certificate* in Counselling Studies or their equivalent recognised qualifications and GCSE English grade 4/C.
*You will also need to supply a reference from your Level 3 tutor. If a tutor reference is unobtainable, we may, in some circumstances, accept a reference from your current employer.
