Counselling Children and Young People (Level 5 Diploma)

UK Requirements

CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4) or the Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) equivalent (minimum 420 Guided Learning Hours), in addition to appropriate pre-TC-L4 (or equivalent) training. Criteria for suitability: - Ability to identify reasons for training beyond just personal development - Provide references - Academically and emotionally able to cope with this level of training - Ability to work with difference and diversity - Possess personal qualities of imagination, intuition, openness and ability to benefit from self-development - Ability to form a therapeutic relationship with a child or young person - Have self-awareness, insight, honesty and the ability to make links - Emotional stability and the absence of personality disturbance - Ability to challenge and be challenged - Ability to respond sensitively and empathically to children and young people - Ability to work professionally as part of a team

ROI Requirements

CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4) or the Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) equivalent (minimum 420 Guided Learning Hours), in addition to appropriate pre-TC-L4 (or equivalent) training. Criteria for suitability: - Ability to identify reasons for training beyond just personal development - Provide references - Academically and emotionally able to cope with this level of training - Ability to work with difference and diversity - Possess personal qualities of imagination, intuition, openness and ability to benefit from self-development - Ability to form a therapeutic relationship with a child or young person - Have self-awareness, insight, honesty and the ability to make links - Emotional stability and the absence of personality disturbance - Ability to challenge and be challenged - Ability to respond sensitively and empathically to children and young people - Ability to work professionally as part of a team

Further Study

CYP-L5 is part of a suite of CPCAB qualifications. Once the candidate has completed this qualification and acquired sufficient client work experience, they may wish to progress to the Open University’s Foundation Degree in Counselling. Following sufficient client work experience they can also progress to CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision (TCSU-L6).

Career Prospects

Counsellors who successfully complete this qualification will have greater career opportunities in schools, universities, colleges, mental health settings and youth work.