Therapeutic Counselling - Level 4 - Part-Time

This two year, NCPS recognised qualification will give you the skills and competencies required to work as a therapeutic counsellor. This course covers key areas like ethical practice, diversity, counselling theory and relationship-building. This course has met its maximum capacity for students. We are therefore no longer accepting applications for this course starting in September 2026. The next intake will be September 2027 and we will be opening applications for this in the coming months.

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Course Description
What will I study on this course?

Throughout the course, you'll be working on achieving the following 7 mandatory units:
- Working ethically, safely and professionally as a counsellor
- Working within a counselling relationship
- Working with client diversity in counselling work
- Working within a user-centred approach to counselling
- Working with self-awareness in the counselling process
- Working within a coherent framework of counselling theory and skills
- Working self-reflectively as a counsellor
You'll also complete 100 hours of counselling (one-to-one) with at least 5 different clients in an agency setting. You also will complete your own supervision.

Successful completion of this qualification means that you'll be able to provide a therapeutic counselling service - initially within the context of an agency's service framework but later you may progress to independent practice (with experience and support from your supervisor).
Entry Requirements
You will need:
- A full level 2 qualification in counselling
- A full level 3 qualification in counselling
- GCSE English language at grade 4 or above (we can accept functional skills level 2 in English as an equivalent. We can also accept an IELTS academic score of 6.0 or above)
We will need to see copies of your certificates to ensure you meet entry for the course.

This course is only available for adults aged 19 or above.
Course Length

How long is this course?

2 years

When does this course start?

07/09/2026

How many hours / days per week is this course?

This course will run each Monday from 9am - 5pm on-site at Wisbech and Wednesday Tutorial (virtual drop in sessions - as needed by the student). plus 1 Saturday class - November 22nd (09:30am-12pm (either on-site at Wisbech or online).
Progression Opportunities

What can I do after this course at CWA?

Successful students can work as a therapeutic counsellor in both healthcare and non-medical agencies, including roles across a variety of sectors, including the NHS, education, mental health services, addiction recovery, social care and community-based organisations.

Course Fees

Age	Cost
19+	£4,650

Fee information

Unfortunately, there are no partial or full fee waivers available for this course. However, you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the full cost. You can find out further details about the advanced learner loan on our website here.

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control.

Additional Information

What qualification will I achieve?

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)

How is my course assessed?

Assessment is carried out on a module-by-module basis and may include tutor and peer feedback, reflective learning reviews, essays, presentations, and case studies. You will also complete an external assessment, which involves a review of a recorded counselling practice session.