Therapeutic Counselling

Course Information

Introduction

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling 2 Year Part-Time Course

Cost: Approx £2225 (payable at the start of the course). Student loans and college payment plans are available.

Recruitment and Enrolment

Please apply via the website and then you will be invited to attend a mandatory recruitment session, available at the following times:

• Wednesday 12th February at 5.30pm (Quarry Hill Campus)
• Wednesday 2nd April at 2.30pm or 5.30pm (Quarry Hill Campus)
• Wednesday 21st May at 2.30pm or 5.30pm (Quarry Hill Campus)
• Thursday 22nd May at 5.30pm (Rothwell Campus)
• Thursday 10th July at 5.30pm (Rothwell Campus)

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