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Skills and Education group – Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4

STRODE'S COLLEGE
LEVEL 4

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Course Overview

On completion of a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, candidates may proceed to SEG Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. This is a recognised training course which develops levels of professional competency in counselling practice. Through our Windsor Forest Colleges Group, and provided a sufficient level of competency is demonstrated, learners are offered 30 supervised client hours within one of our colleges. This training meets the requirements for recognition as a qualified counsellor, following external assessment and completion of 100 supervised client hours.

We have a range of experienced tutors, each with unique skills and expertise. Throughout the course, learners will be assigned to tutors to support learning.

Learners will complete this qualification with a comprehensive and full understanding of the following:
– How to conduct a counselling session with a client in an ethical, and safe way
– Ethical frameworks, including setting up a working agreement and conducting assessments, supervision and casework management.
– Counselling in a diverse society
– One major therapeutic model (Person-centred) while acquiring knowledge of CBT, Psychodynamic TA and Gestalt
-Professional organisational issues in counselling including basic knowledge of major mental health issues
– The important of awareness in the counselling process
– Research into counselling

Start date: Mon, 29 Sep 2025

Course Code

XE4CHEA2S1

Course Fee

Please contact us for more information

Start Time

18:00

End Time

21:00

End Date

Wed, 07 Jul 2027

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have achieved a classroom-based Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (or equivalent) qualification, as well as English GCSE (grade ...

Course information

What will I study?

Duration of the course

The course is part- time over two years. Additionally, in the first year, there are termly mandatory workshops to complement counselling knowledge and skills. A 2-day residential will take place in the second year. Throughout the course learners will engage in experimental work.

In order to progress to year 2, learners must successfully complete year 1.

How will this course be delivered?

Classroom based and may include some online lessons and/ or tutorials

How will I be assessed?

Learners will produce a comprehensive portfolio of six units which will be assessed by the course tutor and made available for moderation. The remaining unit is externally assessed by SEG, the awarding body, and is submitted once the 100 hours of supervised counselling are completed.

What qualification will I get?

SEG Awards – Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Where can this course lead?

Upon achievement, the right is earned to be called a qualified counsellor, able to practice within a counselling organisation. On obtaining the Diploma, counsellors will take the BACP Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) standardised assessment of skills, knowledge and abilities required to be a professional counsellor or psychotherapist.

Candidates may then set up private practice, although it is recommended to continue working in a counselling agency to build experience and expertise.

In addition, there are opportunities to progress towards national accreditation status with professional lead bodies.

Course Level

Level 4