Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
About This Course
This qualification is made up of credit rated units developed in association with Skills for Health, the Sector Skills Council for the Health and Social Care Sector. When combined with the ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, or an equivalent qualification, it meets the basic training requirement for recognition as a qualified counsellor and also contains supervised placement hours.
GCSE English & Maths Grade 4
L3 Diploma in Counselling Skills (OFQual regulated).
Unit 1: Professional Organisational Issues
Unit 3: Counselling Theory the ‘Person Centred Model’
Unit 4: Advanced Counselling Skills
Unit 5: Self-awareness for counsellors
Unit 6: Research Methodologies
Unit 7: Placement Portfolio
Face-to-face lectures
Blended learning
Discussion groups
Learners who successfully complete the ABC Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling may progress onto Postgraduate and Post Qualifying courses in counselling studies that are designed to enhance the practice, skills and knowledge of a practising counsellor. This provides academic progression alongside a recognised career pathway. It combines the professional aspects, e.g. theoretical knowledge, counselling skills development, self-appraisal and commitment to provision of an ethical quality service and professional development element, which is necessary to ensure that the counsellor is fit to practice.
Many learners progress towards national accreditation status with professional lead bodies. If learners wish to approach a professional regulatory body, they will need to ensure that they meet their requirements.
