LEVEL 6 CERTIFICATE IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING SUPERVISION

TCSU L6 CPCAB ACCREDITED COURSE

Designed For

This course is designed for candidates who want to train to become a Therapeutic Counselling Supervisor. Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates will be able to provide a therapeutic supervision service.

Units of Study

Students will learn to:
Model and supervise the professional framework.
Model and supervise the skilled use of the relationship.
Model and supervise the use of theory and research on diversity.
Model and supervise a user-centred approach to the work.
Model and supervise the skilled use of the self.
Model and supervise the coherent use of theory, research and skills.
Model and supervise the self-reflective practitioner.

Assessment

Assessment methods will be internal.

Complete 15 hours, minimum, 1 to 1 formally contracted supervision as a practitioner, working with trainee or qualified counsellors.

Candidates are required to complete a minimum of 5 hours of supervisory supervision, with a senior/experienced clinical supervisor. This can either be 1 to 1 or in group. (This will need to calculated to BACP 2018 guidance)

You will be expected to build a portfolio. Three assessment methods used throughout the training are; review of Documents, Tutor Observation and meeting course criteria.

Entry Requirement

Candidates must have achieved any of the following or have Recognised Prior Learning (RPL):

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling or
Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory.
Candidates will need to be accredited or eligible for BACP Accreditation and have a minimum of 450 supervised client hours.
Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year post-qualifying experience of supervised client work. (If completed a Level 5 Diploma).
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience of supervised client work. (If completed a Level 4 Diploma).
Candidates will be asked to attend an interview.
Candidates will be asked to provide 2 references, one from their most recent clinical supervisor and a personal reference. The personal referee must have known the candidate for at least 2 years. (Not a family member).

Additional Costs

Supervision costs.
Professional indemnity insurance for working with clients.
Membership of a professional body.

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:

£2000.00

CPCAB REGISTRATION FEE:

£395.00

DAY | TIME:

6 WEEKENDS – 9.30AM – 5.00PM

START DATES:

Saturday 22nd November 2025

FINISH DATES:

Sunday 5th July 2026

METHOD OF DELIVERY:

In Person

NUMBER OF SESSIONS:

NUMBER OF HOURS:

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 500/8222/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.