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The Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved

Practitioner Qualification maps the current CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4) to the requirements for BACP Qualification Approval and fully incorporates BACP's Online and Phone Therapy Competence Framework.

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 you 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) may progress to independent practice.

This qualification meets all the requirements of SCoPEd Column A and provides candidates with a route to membership and accreditation with professional associations in counselling approved by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) e.g. BACP, NCPS, ACC.

Course Overview – CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Apprenticeship Route)

This advanced qualification is designed for qualified counsellors who are ready to deepen their practice and take the next step into independent or senior-level work. The Level 5 Diploma equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies needed to work confidently and ethically as self-employed counsellors in private practice or in senior counselling roles within organisations.

Learners will develop advanced skills in client assessment, referral procedures, case formulation, and ongoing evaluation of therapeutic work, ensuring a robust, ethical, and evidence-informed approach to counselling. The course also encourages a high level of self-awareness, critical reflection, and professional autonomy, preparing practitioners to manage complex client work with confidence and care.

This apprenticeship pathway allows learners to earn while they learn, combining real-world experience with in-depth training and supervision. It’s an ideal route for those who are ready to establish themselves as ethical, reflective, and effective counselling professionals.

Course Overview – Teacher Training for CPCAB Tutors

This teacher training programme is designed specifically for professionals delivering CPCAB counselling qualifications. Whether you're an experienced practitioner looking to step into teaching, or a current tutor wanting to sharpen your delivery and curriculum planning skills, this course will support your development as an engaging, ethical, and effective tutor.

The programme focuses on the unique requirements of delivering CPCAB qualifications, including:

• Understanding the CPCAB model and qualification structure

• Planning schemes of work and session delivery aligned with CPCAB learning outcomes

• Designing inclusive, trauma-informed learning environments

• Supporting learner development through formative assessment and reflective practice

• Balancing theoretical teaching, skills practice, and self-awareness work

• Navigating ethical and professional boundaries as a tutor-practitioner

You’ll also explore the broader principles of adult education, including differentiation, assessment for learning, and inclusive practice, all tailored to the counselling education context.

This course is perfect for counselling professionals who want to inspire the next generation of counsellors while continuing to grow their own professional identity as educators.