Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4
** Applications open**
September 2026
Year 1 Thursday evening 5:30-10pm
Year 2 Tuesday evening 5:30-10:00pm
Recognised Professional Qualification. Fast-Track to Professional Recognition – Graduates benefit from a streamlined application to NCPS Accredited Registrant Membership, securing a place on the NCPS Professional Register.
Boosted Career Prospects – Many employers prefer counsellors with qualifications recognised by leading professional bodies like NCPS.
Clear Pathway to Further Training – opens doors to higher-level training with professionally recognised core training.
BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – Integrative.
Please note that courses are scheduled to run as advertised but will only run based on viable group numbers.
Our students journey
As a training centre we are proud to be part of our students journey towards becoming the best counsellors and psychotherapists they can be. We practice what we teach – therefore aim to make your experience one that encompasses all what is to be human, to embrace ourselves and others in a way that communicates passion, compassion and understanding of our own lived experience and that of others. We work in partnership with placement agencies to provide you with this essential component of the course.
Course Aims
- To offer a two year part-time Diploma in Integrative Counselling based on CPCAB’s model of practitioner development and therapeutic change within the 7 mandatory units. To provide cultural sensitivity at its heart.
- To support personal growth and understanding of self within the world.
- To demonstrate the ability to become a reflective practitioner who is competent in the knowledge, understanding and application of counselling skills within the framework of a therapeutic relationship.
- To provide students with the understanding of core therapeutic models of Humanistic and Psychodynamic within the Clarkson’s integrative approach.
- To introduce other models to include CBT and other brief psychotheraputic interventions. To look at counselling and psychotherapy and its relevance to understanding difference.
- To further the development of the capacities for self-reflection in order to increase self awareness, enhance skills within a therapeutic relationship
- Example modules
- Working ethically and safely as an agency counsellor
- Work with client diversity
- Theory and skills
- Work reflectively as an agency counsellor.
Integral to the course is 100 hours of supervised placement and a minimum of 40 hours personal therapy over the two years.
The recomended voluntary counselling placement agencies should have a proven record and reputation in providing counselling services. Some examples are:
- Alcohol/drug counselling agencies
- Bereavement counselling services
- Counselling within Prisons/probation services
- NHS Departments
- Colleges - Student counselling services
- Women's counselling centres
- Community services providing counselling and psychotherapy
- Schools/Youth Services.
Applying for a placement.
RSPCT is growing together with One Vision Therapy. As such we are pleased to offer our students possible placement opportunities at our SE27 Therapy rooms in their second year of training with us. When looking for placements outside of One Vision please approach your application with professionalism, taking care to research the agency and its suitability for you. You will ideally be looking for a placement which provides you with regular supervision and have their own public liability insurance.
Fees
It is recommended that applicants are aged 24 and over and possess enough life experience and skills and is emotionally stable to embark on to level 4.
Our courses are usually over-subscribed please fill out the application form by clicking below.
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Course fees Year 1 £3,200
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CPCAB registration fee Year 1 £375
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CPCAB registration fee Year 2 £388
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Total fees for year 1 including CPCAB registration £3575
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Total fees for year 2 including CPCAB registration £3588
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Deposit payable on enrollment with 6 or 9 monthly payments thereafter. £800
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There are also 3 additional days usually on a Saturday or Sunday.
TESTIMONIALS
“…Stepping up to the steps of my first day at college – I had no idea just how much my life was about to change in ways i’d never dreamt of. Not only am I now able to hold space for others, but i’m also able to hold it for myself. Observing my personal boundaries and learning the art of saying No! Ive finally become the woman I was born to be. Reaching Solutions has given me all of this and so much more. Friendly down to earth tutors …. who provide guidance and critic in a friendly but professional manner. I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience from level 2 all the way to 4. Thank you so much. “
Traci
“I chose to continue my counselling journey with Reaching Solutions, having previously completed my level 3 with them. I had never really considered myself as an academic person, however, I feel this course really balanced theoretical knowledge with experiential learning to positive effect. My tutors were supportive, encouraging, and helped me to find ways to unearth my potential and explore emotional depth in a way which ended up being really enlightening for me. I found myself learning, even during times where counselling situations of difference could be found challenging. Having developed tools on how to approach sensitive topics with greater care, acknowledging difference & diversity while maintaining self identity in the process was amongst my biggest gains. Other benefits of studying at Reaching Solutions include a more competitive approach to pricing and class times which allowed me to study around my full time job and family life.
Ultimately, the more of yourself you apply to counselling and psychotherapy, the greater the sense of development you gain after qualifying. I feel I have grown as a person, gained deeper empathy, stronger compassion for others, and have now gained a truer understanding of myself along the way. Many thanks to RSPCT for supporting my journey into counselling.”
Jason
