In Person-Centred Counselling - Level 5 Diploma (BACP)

This course is accredited by The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

The Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling is rooted in the person-centred approach of Carl Rogers, placing the therapeutic relationship at the core of meaningful change. Over two years, students will develop self-awareness, practical counselling skills and a deep understanding of person-centred theory while gaining supervised placement experience. The programme prepares graduates to work ethically and professionally across a range of settings, including private practice. It confirms achievement of the SCoPEd column B competencies, supporting progression toward individual BACP accreditation.

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This course is a full-cost course. The course fees are £4,500.00. Please see the fee assessors when enrolling to discuss options.

Core modules can include:

• Core person-centred theory, including Rogers' necessary and sufficient conditions for therapeutic change.
• Comparisons with other counselling approaches, exploring similarities, differences and philosophical foundations.
• Practical counselling skills using a broadly person-centred approach.
• Self-awareness and personal development, including exploration of feelings, attitudes and relational presence.
• Diversity, inclusion and social context, examining how counselling operates within wider institutional and cultural settings.
• Professional and ethical practice, aligned with BACP standards and SCoPEd column B competencies.
• Integration of theory and practice through skills work, supervision and reflective learning.

You will need:

• Level 3 CPCAB counselling certificate or equivalent
• Two references, including one from a college tutor
• Readiness to engage in personal development and reflective practice.

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

Assessment can include:

• Minimum 100 hours of supervised counselling practice in an approved placement, including a minimum of 51 hours of face-to-face client meetings.
• Ongoing skills assessments, reflective writing and theoretical assignments.
• Participation in a minimum of 40 hours of personal counselling (additional cost).
• Engagement in external supervision during placement, if required (possible additional cost).
• Readiness to practise approval before beginning client work.

Adults - Level 5

This course may be at a reduced-cost for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions if you live in London, or 3 years before the start of the course if you live outside London.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Some courses have an additional market premium that you need to pay, even if your course is funded or you take out an Advanced Learner Loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

You may incur additional costs for course-related trips and visits.

Additional costs for personal counselling (£30-£70 per session).

You can progress to a Level 6 CPCAB Counselling Supervision course.