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Counselling Children and Young People (Level 5 Diploma)

CPCAB
Care & Health

Course Overview

Specialist CPD for qualified counsellors only. This post-qualifying qualification is designed to give learners the specialist knowledge, skills and competences to work as counsellors with children and young people aged 11-18. Learners are expected to complete:- Personal counselling: a minimum of 20 hours of personal counselling undertaken during the life of the course.- Client work: a minimum of 60 hours formally contracted counselling (one-to-one), with children and young people. The hours are to include client assessment and practice work with at least 4 different clients between the ages of 11-18.- Clinical Supervision: either group or one-to-one supervision – as per the supervision ratio requirements of the candidate’s chosen ethical framework or professional membership association.
  • Start Date
    24 Sept 2026
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    30 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

Applications/Enrolment now Closed for this year

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  • Course: CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People Ref D065
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 24/09/2026
    (Thu:5:30PM-9:30PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £600.00
    Concession £240.00
    Examination £340.00
    Applications CLOSED

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If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

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Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • 1. Work safely, legally and ethically with children and young people (CYP)
  • 2. Facilitate a therapeutic relationship with CYP
  • 3. Understand and work with diversity in relation to CYP
  • 5. Work with self-awareness as a CYP counsellor.
  • 4. Work collaboratively, creatively and flexibly to engage CYP in counselling worK
  • 6. Use theory, research and skills to work effectively with CYP
  • 7. Monitor and maintain professional practice and effectiveness as a CYP counsellor
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

You must have obtained CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or FdSc Integrative Counselling or equivalent.You must be currently working as a fully qualified counsellor and registered with a professional body such as BACP.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required
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Additional Information

Course Modules 1. Work safely, legally and ethically with children and young people (CYP) 2. Facilitate a therapeutic relationship with CYP 3. Understand and work with diversity in relation to CYP 5. Work with self-awareness as a CYP counsellor. 4. Work collaboratively, creatively and flexibly to engage CYP in counselling worK 6. Use theory, research and skills to work effectively with CYP 7. Monitor and maintain professional practice and effectiveness as a CYP counsellor

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    I studied the OCN Level 2 Award in Bakery & Patisserie. My course was delivered in the College's kitchens. There was a sense of community and a warm relaxing atmosphere throughout. If I was to describe my experience in 3 words it would be fun, exciting and therapeutic!
    Stephen McAteer (Limavady)
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    I'm just finishing my last year of my Apprenticeship in Light Vehicle Body Repair. Now I run my own Bodyshop. This career is definitely not just for boys. Girls need to get at it too!
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