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Therapeutic Counselling (Year 1 of 2) (Level 4 Diploma)

CPCAB
Care & Health

Course Overview

This two-year part-time qualification gives learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a therapeutic counsellor in an agency context in both health care and non-medical settings. Successful completion of this course means that the candidates will be able to provide a therapeutic counselling service - initially within the context of an agency’s service framework but later (with experience and support from the supervisor, or by completing PC-L5 or its equivalent) they may progress to independent practice.
  • Start Date
    8 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    34 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strabane

Important Message

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Year 1 of 2) Ref S003
    Campus: Strabane
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 08/09/2025
    (Mon:9:00AM-6:00PM /)
    Fees:
    Full £500.00
    Concession £200.00
    Examination £377.00

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

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

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strabane

Course Modules

  • Unit 1 - Working ethically, safely and professionally as a counsellor
  • Unit 2 - Working within a counselling relationship
  • Unit 3 - Working with client diversity in counselling work
  • Unit 4 - Working within a user-centred approach to counselling
  • Unit 5 - Working with self-awareness in the counselling process
  • Unit 6 - Working within a coherent framework of counselling theory and skills
  • Unit 7 - Working self-reflectively as a counsellor
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Interview required. Candidate must have completed CPCAB L2 counselling skills & L3 CPCAB counselling theory or equivalent.Candidates must also demonstrate that they meet CPCAB selection criteria and be able to identify reasons for training beyond just personal development. CPCAB selection criteria: 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 Self-awareness, insight, honesty and integrity Emotional stability and the absence of personality disturbance Ability to challenge and be challenged Ability to respond sensitively and empathically to others Capability to begin working with clients within an agency setting Are intending (and actively seeking) to begin work with clients during year 1 of the programme

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

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Additional Information

Students will have to independently pay for supervision, personal therapy, insurance and professional body. This can cost up to 2000 pounds.

Enquiry

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    The support I received at College helped prepare me for work in the Healthcare sector. I'm now a fully qualified, registered nurse.
    Tonya Webb (Health & Welfare)
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    I wanted better job opportunities and the Access course gave me the pathway towards the career I’ve always dreamed of. It was quite daunting returning to college but I found all the staff at Strabane campus really helpful and friendly. They made the experience so enjoyable.
    Elaine Mythen (Health & Welfare)
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