Course details

Course Title:

APPLY NOW FOR 2025 - CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Course Number:

APPLY005

Venue:

Village Learning Centre

Learning Area:

Level:

Start Date:

29 September 2025

End Date:

19 July 2027

Session Time(s):

13:00 - 20:00

Total Hours:

0

Class Size:

Between 12 and 15 learners

Who is this course for

This course is ideal for people who want to work as a qualified counsellor in an agency setting.

What are the entry requirements

To enrol on this course, you will need:
A Level 3 Certificate in Counselling
Reference from your level 3 course tutor
Examples of your learning journals
Attend a 1 to 1 interview with the course tutor.

What will I be learning

The theoretical approach underpinning this course is humanistically integrative.
The course is made up of seven mandatory units which cover:
Working ethically, safely and professionally as a counsellor
Working within a counselling relationship
Working with client diversity in counselling work
Working within a user-centred approach to counselling
Working with self-awareness in the counselling process
Working within a coherent framework of counselling theory and skills
Working self-reflectively as a counsellor.
The course consists of 420 classroom taught hours (6 hours per week for 70 sessions over 2 academic years). Learners are required to attend a minimum of 80% of taught sessions and in addition will be required to carry out independent study, and one to one and group tutorials outside of class time.
In addition to the above learners are required to complete:
Minimum of 100 hours one-to-one, formally contracted counselling with at least five different clients in agency settings.
Minimum of 10 hours personal therapy.
Clinical supervision in line with BACP requirements for trainee counsellors while in agency placement.

How will I be assessed and supported

Throughout this course you will be required to reflect on your learning and progress by completing weekly reflective journals. These will be marked by your tutors and you will receive feedback on your progress and areas you could improve.
You will receive feedback from your tutors and peers about your skills practice.
You will also take part in regular tutorials with your tutor. At these you will discuss your areas for development and set and review your learning goals.
Learners will also receive verbal and/or written feedback on marked and skills work.
To achieve this qualification you will need to demonstrate competence through internal and external assessments, and placement practice. Please ask us for more information about this course and assessment requirements.

What do I need to bring?

A folder
Pen
Paper

Any additional costs?

The cost of the course is £4,670 for the 2 years (this price may be subject to a small increase). The course is eligible for funding with an Advanced Learner Loan (please note that we have a limited amount of Learner Loan funding available) or you can self-fund. Please be aware that you will also need to pay for personal therapy and clinical supervision (if this is not provided by the agency).

What can this course lead to

This course can lead to employment as a Counsellor or degree or post graduate courses in Counselling.

If you are interested in another course, please ask your tutor or for more information, contact us
Phone  01332 956565
Email  DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk
Relay UK  18001 01332 956565

Village Learning Centre

Address:
Village Learning Centre, Browning Street, Derby, DE23 8DN

Phone: 01332 956340

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Online

You can enrol onto this course now using our online secure website:
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In person

You can pop into any of our centres to enrol:

Village Learning Centre - Browning Street, Derby, DE23 8DN

Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4.30pm and Weds/Thurs evenings until 8.30pm.

Derby Multicultural Centre – Dairyhouse Road, Derby, DE23 8HN

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 5pm and Mon/Tues evenings until 8.30pm.

Allen Park Centre - Allen Park Centre, Allen Street, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9DE

Opening times: Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm

Kedleston Road Training Centre - 184 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GT

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4pm and Mon evening until 8.30pm.

By telephone

Enquiries: 01332 956565

By Email

DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk

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Note: Please bring evidence of eligibility for fee reduction to the first class.