Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB Diploma
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Enrol NowLevel 4 Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB Diploma
FIND A COURSECourse Introduction
This two-year CPCAB qualification is intended for those who want to train as professional Counsellors in an agency setting. Successful completion will enable learners to provide a therapeutic counselling service within an agency framework and also progress to independent practice after further training and/or practice.
On completion, candidates will:
- Acquire a comprehensive ability in both Counselling skills and theory
- Be able to apply their comprehensive knowledge of theory to Counselling skills practice
- Pursue further career development in their own professional field
- Achieve a Level 4 Qualification in counselling
Counselling skills learnt at Level 3 will be further developed including self-awareness, knowledge and understanding of the skills necessary for further training at Level 5.
Units covered include:
- The reflective practitioner
- Therapeutic practice
Deeper understanding of the Integrative Model using the Clarkson Five Relational Model. Theories will include Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Existential, and TA Transactional Analysis
During the course, students will be required to:
- Attend clinical supervision on a monthly basis for at least 1½ hours as recommended good practice by the BACP
- Undertake personal therapy - attending a minimum of 60 one-hour counselling sessions
Additional costs:
- Counselling (60 hrs over two years) between £35.00 and £50.00 per session
- BACP Registration between £40 and £80 per year
- Public Liability Between £30.00 and £80.00 per year
- Supervision (if not provided within the agency) between £50 and £80 per hour
- You will need to have successfully completed the CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies before taking this course. No other qualifications are required or recognised*
- To commit to attending personal therapy with an approved therapist throughout the course, amounting to 60 hours.
- Identify reasons for training beyond just personal development.
- Academically & emotionally able to cope with this level of training**.
- Ability to work with differences and diversity.
- Possess personal qualities, imagination, intuition, openness and ability to benefit from self-development.
- Ability to form and maintain a therapeutic relationship.
- Have self-awareness, insight, honesty and the ability to make links with own personal dynamics.
- Emotional stability and the absence of personality disturbance**.
- Ability to challenge and be challenged.
- Ability to respond sensitively and empathically to others.
- Provide references and attend the selection interview.
All candidates will need to submit two references, complete a pre-interview task and attend an interview in order to be accepted onto the course.
* This training must be from a recognised counselling training provider: recognised by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). You will need to provide evidence that you have undertaken skills practice and personal development within this certification/qualification.
While a qualification in nursing, social work, psychology or similar will support your learning and understanding of some of the theories studied in counselling, they will not have given you adequate client/helpee contact nor developed your self-awareness/personal development. You may have undertaken one-to-one work with clients; however, the nature of the counselling relationship is very different.
We DO NOT accept certificates from online/distant learning suppliers.
** Please note that if an applicant has experienced a significant life event in the last 6 months, i.e., bereavement or recovery from a mental health issue, the college has the right to refuse the application and will recommend deferring due to the demands of the course.
Internal Assessment:
Your Learning & Reflective Journal, written and maintained throughout the course covering at least 80% of the course sessions, which will show your personal development and engagement with course material. Practical role-play assessments, observations on your ability to engage and contribute over the course of the two years embodying the BACP Ethical Principles, a successful counselling placement gaining 100 clinical supervised hours with a relevant agency, eight written essays and various presentations, both individual and group, over two years.
External Assessment:
A taped practical exam and a 2 hour written counterpart.
- Progression onto Level 5 Counselling qualification
- Potential employment as a counsellor within an agency
To enrol on this course, please email counselling@bcot.ac.uk with the course you are interested in to arrange an interview with the counselling team.
Following a successful interview, you will receive an enrolment code to complete your enrolment online.
Note that the registration fee covers membership to the CPCAB for the duration of the course. The loan only covers the tuition fee.
Course Details
Course Code:
PPBL015
Study Mode:
Higher Education
Location
Basingstoke
Duration:
2 Years
Start Date:
09/09/2026
Day & Time:
Mon, Tue or Thu 9.30am to 4pm
Tuition Fees:
£4670.00
Registration Fees:
£776.00
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