LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING TC-L4
(HUMANISTIC ROUTE) CPCAB ACCREDITED &
BACP APPROVED PRACTITIONER QUALIFICATION – YEAR 1
Designed For
This two year, part time (PT), course is designed for candidates who wish to train to become a counsellor working in a counselling service agency. This course is humanistic in orientation, with a core approach being Person-Centred and additional elements of Gestalt and Psychosynthesis. Successful completion of this course means that you will be able to provide a therapeutic counselling service within the context of an agency’s service framework. The CPCAB Diploma has achieved recognition from the Open University and has been credited with 120 points towards a foundation degree in counselling. The course is delivered via blended learning and 48 hours of the course will be delivered online via Zoom.
Units of Study
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Working ethically, safely and professionally as a counsellor
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Working within a counselling relationship
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Working with client diversity in counselling work
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Working within a user-centred approach to counselling
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Working with self-awareness in the counselling process
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Working within a coherent framework of counselling theory and skills
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Working self-reflectively as a counsellor
Assessment:
Assessment methods will be 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).
You will be asked to attend an Interview, where your readiness to cope with the course content will be explored.
You will need to provide a reference from your most recent tutor.
Admission to Year 2 is dependent on successfully completing Year 1.
Dates & Times – FRIDAY 10AM – 4PM – JANUARY 2026
COST OF TRAINING:
£3430.00
CPCAB REGISTRATION FEE:
£400
BACP COP FEE:
£85
DAY | TIME:
FRIDAY 10AM TO 4PM
START DATES:
FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY 2026
FINISH DATES:
FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2026
NUMBER OF SESSIONS:
35
TOTAL NUMBER OF GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
210
NUMBER OF ONLINE GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
48
TUTORIALS:
3 (1 PER TERM)
Dates & Times – TBC – SEPTEMBER 2026
COST OF TRAINING:
£3430.00
CPCAB REGISTRATION FEE:
TBC
BACP COP FEE:
£85
DAY | TIME:
TBC
START DATES:
TBC
FINISH DATES:
TBC
NUMBER OF SESSIONS:
35
TOTAL NUMBER OF GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
210
NUMBER OF ONLINE GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
48
TUTORIALS:
3 (1 PER TERM)
Please note that there is an additional fee of £85.00 charged in Year 1 for the BACP Certificate of Proficiency.
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 (this is non-refundable) prior to the start of the course. For details please contact Administration.
Fees can be paid by Credit or Debit Card or Direct Debit.
Additional Costs
Personal therapy 40 hours (minimum) with a BACP Registered Counsellor/Psychotherapist, working from a Humanistic orientation, minimum of 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.