Counselling Diploma L4 (22/23)

Course Overview

This 2 year Level 4 Aim Awards Diploma in Counselling practice follows on from our Level 3. It is for those wishing to achieve professional status in counselling. This qualification comprises of three mandatory units; Counselling Theory; Supervised Practice in Counselling; Counselling theory a chosen approach; Plus five optional units that provide an opportunity to deepen an understanding of theoretical perspectives within an integrative framework. These units will be delivered as lectures, tutorials and experiential activities. They include:

Working with Anxiety

Working with Addiction

Transactional Analysis

Working with Depression

Working with a blended Approach.

You will also participate in personal development groups within the course programme. In the Diploma you will learn about: Professional ethics and boundaries the complexities of the therapeutic relationship, Self-critical and self-evaluative skills. Developing supervision skills and understanding the effectiveness of supervision. Developing an understanding of different theoretical approaches. Students will be in placement with an agency where they will have to complete a minimum of 100 hours of supervised counselling practice. Students will need to achieve a competency to practice assignment before they can start their placement and will join the BACP as student members. Students need to take part in a minimum of 25 hours personal therapy over the duration of the course.

Course Details

Course Type: Part Time Qualification
Campus: City Centre (Bath)
Duration: 2 academic years. 34 weeks per year.
Age Group: 19+

Counselling Diploma L4 (Yr1)

Code

S32CNS4/BDR1A

Duration

2 academic years. 34 weeks per year.

Days Running

Monday

Dates

05/09/2022 - 10/07/2023

09:00 - 16:30

Price
19+ Fully Funded

£0.00

Non-Funded

£3,995.00

Location: City Centre Campus (Bath)
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Frequently asked questions

This 2 year Level 4 Aim Awards Diploma in Counselling practice follows on from our Level 3. It is for those wishing to achieve professional status in counselling. This qualification comprises of three mandatory units; Counselling Theory; Supervised Practice in Counselling; Counselling theory a chosen approach; Plus five optional units that provide an opportunity to deepen an understanding of theoretical perspectives within an integrative framework. These units will be delivered as lectures, tutorials and experiential activities. They include:

Working with Anxiety

Working with Addiction

Transactional Analysis

Working with Depression

Working with a blended Approach.

You will also participate in personal development groups within the course programme. In the Diploma you will learn about: Professional ethics and boundaries the complexities of the therapeutic relationship, Self-critical and self-evaluative skills. Developing supervision skills and understanding the effectiveness of supervision. Developing an understanding of different theoretical approaches. Students will be in placement with an agency where they will have to complete a minimum of 100 hours of supervised counselling practice. Students will need to achieve a competency to practice assignment before they can start their placement and will join the BACP as student members. Students need to take part in a minimum of 25 hours personal therapy over the duration of the course.
You will be assessed through written journals, essays, practical exam and an external exam. You will be taught using a range of resources to suit individual learning needs. There will be a mix of remote and classroom lessons.
You will have already studied and achieved a good grounding in counselling skills and counselling theory, and have acquired a good understanding of ethical practice and hold a Level 3 qualification in Counselling.
After completing both years of this course and your 100 hours placement you can gain employment as a fully qualified counsellor.
To avoid disappointment, please make sure you apply for your chosen course early. Decisions regarding running or cancelling a course are made one week prior to the start of the course. Priority for places will be given to students who completed their Level 3 at Bath College.
You will gain a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice and become a qualified counsellor.