This qualification is for people who have attained counselling qualifications and want to expand their knowledge and skills. It is particularly useful for those interested in private practice or in progressing to an even higher level of study. You attend college one day a week for one year and are required to undertake personal therapy during the course.
The Level 5 Diploma prepares qualified counsellors for independent or senior practice, focusing on advanced ethical frameworks, client assessment, and specialised therapeutic techniques.
Topics may include:
Please note: you may incur additional costs through personal therapy sessions.
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This qualification is for people who have attained counselling qualifications and want to expand their knowledge and skills. It is particularly useful for those interested in private practice or in progressing to an even higher level of study. You attend college one day a week for one year and are required to undertake personal therapy during the course.
The Level 5 Diploma prepares qualified counsellors for independent or senior practice, focusing on advanced ethical frameworks, client assessment, and specialised therapeutic techniques.
Topics may include:
Please note: you may incur additional costs through personal therapy sessions.
This qualification is designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as self-employed counsellors in independent practice. It also equips learners to take on a senior counselling role in an organisational context where client assessment, referral and routine evaluation are part of the role.
The course fee is £811.00* per year of study.
For more information regarding course fees, please read our 'Fees and Funding' page.
*Fees are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index.