Level 4 Counselling

The SEG Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling supports the development and demonstration of skills, knowledge and understanding of Counselling, with the aim of work towards achieving professional status as a counselling practitioner.

You will complete seven mandatory units: • Unit 1 - Professional Organisational Issues in Counselling • Unit 2 - Counselling in a Diverse Society • Unit 3 - Counselling Theory • Unit 4 - Advanced Counselling Skills • Unit 5 - Self-Awareness for Counsellors • Unit 6 - Research Methodologies in Counselling • Unit 7 - Counselling Placement You will develop a deep understanding of one therapeutic theory with knowledge of two others. The course involves a high degree of experiential learning and self-awareness exercises. There is a strong focus and emphasis on experiential learning developed through skills practice to include professional discussions and workshops.

This two-year vocational qualification is delivered at the Bishopdale Adult Learning Hub, LE4 0SR. It will focus on experience-based learning, engaging in counselling work and developing an understanding of the impact of therapeutic counselling theories, self-awareness, and research methodologies. A high degree of experiential learning and self-awareness exercises is involved, as well as professional discussions and workshops. You will attend monthly full weekend classroom-based sessions to cover the knowledge element of this course. You will be required to contribute to class activities. The estimated independent study time will effectively double the course length from the classroom time. This includes reading research articles and journals, preparing for and writing the assignments at an academic standard equivalent to first year degree level. You will need a strong disciplined approach and commitment to study at this level, which will be discussed during the application interview. You must also undertake a 100-hour supervised placement, which is an essential key component of achieving this qualification. Your course tutor will fully support you to secure an accessible placement. These hours are in addition to the academic element of the course. You'll be assessed through various methods including assignments, practical observations, reflective writing, and presentations. You must successfully complete all unit requirements, 100 hours work placement and the external assessment within this timeframe to achieve the full qualification. Any resubmissions for external assessment will bear an additional cost. Therefore, it will require a considerable time commitment, including a weekly commitment to your placement, or placements, casework supervision and extra study outside of classes. The fee is jointly learner loan and self-funded with additional costs related to the placement. Please ask us for full information with the application process.

This is a two-year course delivered at the Bishopdale Adult Learning Hub, LE4 0SR. This vocational qualification will focus on experience-based learning and engaging in counselling work and developing an understanding of the impact of therapeutic counselling theories, self-awareness, and research methodologies. The course involves a high degree of experiential learning and self-awareness exercises, as well as professional discussions and workshops. You will be required to contribute to class activities and successfully complete all unit requirements to achieve the full qualification. You will attend monthly full weekend classroom-based sessions to cover the knowledge element of this course. The estimated independent study time will effectively double the course length from the classroom time. This includes reading research articles and journals, preparing for and writing the assignments at an academic standard equivalent to first year degree level. Therefore, you will need a strong disciplined approach and commitment to study at this level, which will be discussed with you during the application interview. You must also undertake a 100-hour supervised placement, which is an essential key component of achieving this qualification. You will be fully supported by your course tutor in terms of securing an accessible placement, but these hours are in addition to the academic element of the course. You'll be assessed through a variety of methods including assignments, practical observations, reflective writing, and presentations. You must complete all elements of the course including 100 hours work placement and pass the external assessment within this timeframe. Any resubmissions for external assessment will be charged at an additional cost. Therefore, it will require a considerable time commitment, including a weekly commitment to your placement, or placements, casework supervision and extra study outside of classes.

On successful completion of this qualification, you will be able to commence professional practice following all the guidelines required by the professional body. Additionally, you could progress onto Postgraduate and Post Qualifying courses in counselling studies that are designed to enhance your practice, skills, and knowledge as a practicing counsellor and could allow you to specialise in specific areas of counselling therapy.