LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING TC-L4
(HUMANISTIC ROUTE) CPCAB ACCREDITED & BACP APPROVED
PRACTITIONER QUALIFICATION – YEAR 2
Designed For
The second year of the, part time (PT), CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4) is designed for candidates who have successfully completed Year 1, either having deferred for up to one year after completing Year 1 or are transferring from another provider.
Please note that if you are joining Ocean from another centre for Year 2, you will not be able join the BACP Practitioner Qualification Status Programme unless your previous centre was also part of the same programme.
Units of Study
-
Working ethically, safely and professionally as a counsellor
-
Working within a counselling relationship
-
Working with client diversity in counselling work
-
Working within a user-centred approach to counselling
-
Working with self-awareness in the counselling process
-
Working within a coherent framework of counselling theory and skills
-
Working self-reflectively as a counsellor
Assessment:
Assessment methods are internal.
You will be required to produce an audio tape of a personally recorded counselling session which will be externally assessed. Complete 100 hours of supervised client work as a formally contracted volunteer within an counselling agency. You will also be required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of personal counselling therapy.
You will be expected to build a portfolio. The three assessment methods used throughout the training are review of documents, assessed observation, testimony and meeting course criteria. This ensures that all aspects of the seven processes of practitioner development are evidenced.
Entry Requirement
Minimum age of entry 20 years.
Hold CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, or Recognised Prior Learning (RPL), in addition, you will need to have successfully completed Year 1 of your Diploma,
-
You will be asked to attend an interview where your readiness to cope with the course content will be explored.
-
You will need to have secured a counselling placement within an agency setting, working with adults on a one-to-one basis.
-
You will need to submit your Year 1 portfolio.
-
You will need a written reference from your Year 1 Diploma Tutor.
Dates & Times – YEAR TWO 2026 – MONDAY 10.00AM – 4.00PM – SEPTEMBER 2026
COST OF TRAINING:
£3430.00
REGISTRATION FEE FOR THE BACP
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY (COP)
£85.00 –this fee is dependant
upon whether your Year 1 was also
part of the BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification
CPCAB REGISTRATION FEE:
£388.00
DAY | TIME:
MONDAY 10AM TO 4PM
START DATES:
MONDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2026
FINISH DATES:
MONDAY 12TH JULY 2027
NUMBER OF SESSIONS:
35
TOTAL NUMBER OF GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
210
TUTORIALS:
3 (1 PER TERM)
Dates & Times – YEAR TWO 2026 – MONDAY/TUESDAY EVENING 6.00PM TO 9.00PM EACH EVENING – SEPTEMBER 2026
COST OF TRAINING:
£3430.00
REGISTRATION FEE FOR THE BACP
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY (COP)
£85.00 –this fee is dependant
upon whether your Year 1 was also
part of the BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification
CPCAB REGISTRATION FEE:
£388.00
DAY | TIME:
MONDAY 10AM TO 4PM
START DATES:
MONDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2026
FINISH DATES:
MONDAY 12TH JULY 2027
NUMBER OF SESSIONS:
35
TOTAL NUMBER OF GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
210
TUTORIALS:
3 (1 PER TERM)
Dates & Times – YEAR TWO 2026 – TUESDAY 10.00AM – 4.00PM – SEPTEMBER 2026
COST OF TRAINING:
£3430.00
REGISTRATION FEE FOR THE BACP
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY (COP)
£85.00 –this fee is dependant
upon whether your Year 1 was also
part of the BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification
CPCAB REGISTRATION FEE:
£388.00
DAY | TIME:
MONDAY 10AM TO 4PM
START DATES:
MONDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2026
FINISH DATES:
MONDAY 12TH JULY 2027
NUMBER OF SESSIONS:
35
TOTAL NUMBER OF GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
210
TUTORIALS:
3 (1 PER TERM)
Dates & Times for YEAR TWO – JANUARY 2027 – FRIDAY 10.00AM TO 4.00PM
COST OF TRAINING:
£3430.00
REGISTRATION FEE FOR THE BACP
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY (COP)
£85.00 –this fee is dependant
upon whether your Year 1 was also
part of the BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification
CPCAB REGISTRATION FEE:
£388.00
DAY | TIME:
FRIDAY 10.00AM TO 4.00PM
START DATES:
Friday 22nd January 2027
FINISH DATES:
Friday 17th December 2027
NUMBER OF SESSIONS:
35
TOTAL NUMBER OF GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
210
TUTORIALS:
3 (1 PER TERM)
The Training Costs include, tuition fees, course materials, tutorials and Course Leaders visit to placements. (Excludes textbooks).
Fees can be paid in full prior to the commencement of the course.
A monthly payment plan is available. A deposit is required (which is non-refundable) before the start of the course. For details please contact Administration.
Fees can be paid by Credit or Debit Card, Standing Order or Direct Debit.
Additional Costs
Personal therapy 40 hours (minimum) with a BACP Registered Counsellor/Psychotherapist, working from a Humanistic orientation, with a minimum 450 client hours.
Supervision costs if they are not provided by agency placement.
Joining a professional membership organisation, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Professional indemnity insurance.
Location
Set in beautiful, historic Rochester at 135 High Street, Rochester Kent ME1 1EW. Ample car parking and rail links close by.
Accreditation
This is a Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) course, which is accredited by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) into the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Qualification number: 500/8088/X
Application for this Course
Please contact Administration on 01634 843733 or 07496810691 and via email: admin@oceanconsultancyltd.co.uk for an application form and course information. You can also contact us on WhatsApp using the above mobile number.
Progression Route
On successful completion of the Level 4 Diploma, you may apply for entry onto our Level Diploma 5 in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, which leads to independent practitioner status. Details of these opportunities will be discussed during your training programme.