Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

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.

(19+)

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.

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

• 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

Interview - group and individual

A short academic assignment completed at interview

• 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)