Therapeutic Counselling

Course Information

Introduction

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling 2 Year Part-Time Course

Overview

The SEG Awards Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling is designed to prepare learners (19+) for employment within the Counselling field, as the qualification is concerned with the training of counsellors to a professional level of competency. The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with an opportunity to develop work-based skills within an ethical framework and develop an understanding of the impact of a diverse society on clients, Counselling therapeutic theories, self-awareness and research methodologies, all of which will be demonstrated through written assignments, skills practice and a 100 hour supervised placement, working as a trainee counsellor with clients in an organisational setting.

Who is this course for?

This course is for 19+ learners only.

Anyone who is interested in working as a fully qualified counsellor and become BACP accredited, or anyone wants to work in a supportive role using the skills, personal development and knowledge required to offer emotional support in similar roles.

Course units/modules

Learners will complete this qualification with a comprehensive and full understanding of the following units:

1. Professional Organisational Issues in Counselling
2. Counselling in a Diverse Society
3. Counselling Theory
4. Advanced Counselling Skills
5. Self-awareness for Counsellors
6. Research Methodologies in Counselling
7. Counselling Placement

Benefits and skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Developing an ethical and professional counselling approach.
• Understanding counselling theory and being able to apply to practice.
• Gaining knowledge in relation to legislation, policies, procedures, confidentiality and safeguarding.
• New Self-Awareness
• Identifying personal strengths
• Identifying areas for further development

Entry requirements

• Face to face, Level 3 Certificate in Counselling.
• Online/remote level 3 courses are not acceptable.
• Evidence of being able to work at Level 4 status (academically and practically)

Available apprenticeships and progression options

Higher education - BA/Masters

Many learners progress towards national accreditation status with professional lead bodies. If learners wish to approach a professional regulatory body, they will need to ensure that they meet their requirements. There is potential for this qualification to help learners looking for employment in a particular variety of settings e.g. GP practices and voluntary and statutory organisations.

Once qualified at level 4 learners may decide to train in a specific field or work towards a supervision qualification. Some examples:

• Teaching
• Private Practice
• Supervising
• School Counsellors
• Relate
• Training
• Coaching/Mentoring/Support Work

Assessment types

Interview - group and individual

A short academic assignment completed at interview