L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Sessions will be face to face one day per week. Students will be expected to complete at least 3- 4 hours of self-directed study per week on top of class time. Once this course is completed, students will be qualified Counsellors and will be able to practice as such. The course includes a placement module and students must find their own counselling placement in agreement with the college. This module is externally assessed via a portfolio.

Modules covered over the two years are:

· Professional Organisational Issues in Counselling

· Counselling in a Diverse Society

· Counselling Theory

· Advanced Counselling Skills

· Self-awareness for Counsellors

· Research Methodologies in Counselling

· Counselling Placement

Are there any additional costs the student be made aware of?

· Students will need to become student members of the BACP – British Association of Counselling

and Psychotherapy.

· Students will need to pay for Counselling supervision whilst on placement.

· Students will also be encouraged to undertake their own personal therapy with an expectation

that at least 20 hours will be completed across the two-year duration of the course

What is the cost of the course?

£2225. Please note, students can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the costs of the course

Students will be assessed via the following methods:

· Assignments

· Presentations

· Observations

· Case Studies

· Book/ Film Reviews

· Placement Portfolio

· Reflective Journal

Students can choose to specialise in particular areas of Counselling such as CBT and Psychotherapy by either completing additional MSc or other accredited courses.

Students completing this course can begin working as a Counsellor.