LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING – (HUMANISTIC ROUTE) WORKING WITH CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE – PC-L5 CPCAB ACCREDITED

Designed For

This course is designed for candidates who want to train to become independent counsellors working with children and young people. Successful completion of this course means you will be able to work as an independent practitioner. The CPCAB Diploma has achieved recognition from the Open University and this course counts as 30 credits towards a foundation degree in counselling.

Units of Study

Work safely, legally and ethically as a counsellor
Work with complex aspects of the counselling relationship
Use theory and research to work with client diversity in independent practice
Use a coherent approach to respond to the needs of individual clients
Work with self-awareness as an independent practitioner
Uses theory, research and skills within a coherent framework for independent counselling practice
Monitor and maintain professional effectiveness as a counsellor in independent practice

Assessment

Assessment methods will be both internal and external. You will be required to write a 3000-3500 word structured case review, which will be externally assessed. Complete 60 hours minimum of one-to-one formally contracted counselling as a practitioner, working with children and young people exercising autonomy in your role as counsellor and carry the responsibility for assessment.

This could be as a senior practitioner in an agency/organisation or as a private practitioner working for an external organisation. You will be required to complete 20 hours of personal therapy. You will be expected to build a portfolio. The three assessment methods used throughout the training are Review of Documents, Tutor Observation, Testimony and meeting course criteria. You will also be expected to include a 15 minute transcript and commentary.

Entry Requirement

Minimum age of entry 22 years. Hold a CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or Recognised Prior Learning (RPL). You must have completed 40 hours of personal therapy. You will be asked to attend an interview where your readiness to progress to Independent Practitioner status will be discussed. You will need to provide two references from your most recent tutor and clinical supervisor. Fees can be paid in full prior to commencement of the course. A monthly payment plan is available and a deposit is required. For details please contact Administration. Fees can be paid by credit or debit card, cash or standing order.

Additional Costs

20 hours of one-to-one personal therapy with a BACP Registered Counsellor/Psychotherapist, working from a Humanistic orientation, with a minimum 450 client hours. Supervision costs. Professional indemnity insurance for working with clients. Professional membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Audio Recorder.

Fees:

Fees can be paid in full prior to commencement of the course. A monthly payment plan is available and a deposit (which is non refundable) is required before the start of the course. For details please contact Administration.

Dates & Times

COST OF TRAINING:

£2480.00

CPCAB REGISTRATION FEE:

£385.00

DAY | TIME:

WEEKENDS – 9.30AM – 5.00PM (approximately 1 weekend per month)

START DATES:

Saturday 28th February 2026

FINISH DATES:

Sunday 6th December 2026

NUMBER OF SESSIONS:

NUMBER OF HOURS:

120 (this course also counts as 30 credit points towards a Foundation Degree in Counselling with The Open University)

TUTORIALS:

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 500/8386/7.

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 Diploma course and following further experience as a counselling practitioner you may progress to Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision (TCSU-L6), Qualification number 500/8222/X.