Counselling: Therapeutic - Level 4 Diploma (CPCAB)

This course is accredited by CPCAB.

The course will develop your understanding and practice of therapeutic counselling based on an integrative theoretical model.

You will set up an agency placement during the first part of the course and will also undertake a minimum of 40 hours of personal therapy during the course.

We offer an Integrative Psychodynamic Diploma; you will need to have passed Level 2 and Level 3, and have a basic knowledge of psychodynamic theory.

For information on our Higher Education policies including admissions, fees, and student contracts, please see the links below:

• Admissions Policy
• Complaints Policy
• Fees Policy
• HE Student Contract
• HE Student Protection Plan

For our full list of policies, governance and fees please see our website Capital City College Group (capitalccg.ac.uk).

Topics covered can include:

• Ethical practice
• Psychopathology
• Specialist issues
• Group training supervision
• Counselling skills practice
• On-going process groups

You will need:

• Counselling Studies - Level 3 Certificate, or equivalent
• 2 references, including one from your previous school/college

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

Demand for this course is very high, we cannot guarantee all applicants a place on the course.

You will undergo an external assessment and produce a portfolio of case studies.

Adults - Level 4

If you will be aged 19+ before the start date of your course and plan to study a Further Education course at Level 4, and you are out of work or on a low income, your study with us may be free. Otherwise, you may have to pay the fees yourself or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses are free of charge as they are funded by the Greater London Authority (Mayor of London). Please contact us to confirm if you are eligible.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Tuition Fees

£4,670 for the whole course

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition fees, there may be additional costs associated with your programme such as ad hoc day trips/excursions e.g. visits to employers or exhibitions. You may incur additional travel costs and on some occasions, entrance fees.

On completion of this course, progression to further higher level courses, such as the Counselling: Psychotherapeutic - Level 5 Diploma, will provide you with a broader knowledge of the industry.