Therapeutic counselling
Level 4 Diploma
Banbury Counselling Academy Video
BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification
Starting September 2024
Running on Wednesday - Full Day 9.30am - 5.00pm
The residential course dates will be either 5th – 6th April 2025 or 26th – 27th April 2025. Attendance at one of these is a compulsory requirement of the course.
We are not currently accepting applications for our 2024-25 programme. Please check back in the near future for further updates. Please submit an application form to go onto our waiting list or to register an interest for the academic year 2025-26
Fees Years 1 - £3,765 Year 2 - £3,765
Payment Plans on request
Course Outline
The BACP-approved Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling is a part time, 2 year blended learning course, which will benefit learners who want to train to become counsellors working within an agency setting.
““I think you enable us to get the most out of our study as I feel we are valued. “ ”
On completion of this course you will be a qualified professional counsellor recognised by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and eligible for inclusion on their Register of Counsellors.
““Each step of the way, from first enquiring for Level 2, to coming to the end of Level 3 and being interviewed for Level 4, I have felt informed. Nothing has seemed complicated, concealed or difficult to digest.””
Our students work in small groups of no more than 12 students. Most of the learning is face to face, with a proportion of the course (up to a maximum of 25%) taught online in order to ethically train students in remote counselling. Each group is held by a core team of two tutors from our established and experienced team. This principle of small classes and solid tutor support enables our students to explore important issues in a safe and confidential environment and is representative of the gold standard of teaching that we implement at all levels of the training.
The Level 4 Diploma provides:
““I have found the academy to be responsive to my and my peer’s needs and concerns.””
A coherent vocational and professional approach, integrating Person Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis theoretical perspectives with the therapeutic relationship.
A competence based training which highlights the development of skilled practice via experiential learning.
Practical training within an agency setting
Specific training in a wide range of counselling specialisms and techniques
A straightforward route to BACP registration, with immediate access to the BACP Register and BACP Therapist Directory
A pathway onto the CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, and the CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision
Term Dates
The academic year is structured in 3 terms with Christmas, Easter and Half Term breaks. Click here for term dates.
Financial Support
For those experiencing financial constraints, the Banbury Counselling Academy is committed to inclusivity and so we offer flexible payment plan options to those who need them. Please indicate on your application form if you will require this assistance.
Requirements
““It is fantastic to be able to study with practitioners committed to developing opportunities for people who want to become counsellors.” ”
You must have obtained the CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and the CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies or their equivalents. (Distance learning courses which do not involve skills practice or groupwork with fellow students are not equivalents).
You can apply for this training before the end of your previous course, but your acceptance will be conditional on the successful completion of the prerequisite qualifications by the start of the training.
A computer and access to the internet is essential for you to engage with the course.
Fees are not inclusive of text books, personal therapy or supervision.
You must complete a minimum of 30 hours of personal therapy across the 2 year course to support your training.
““Thank you so much for your calm wisdom and gentle but informative approach.””
Successful applicants must register as BACP student members in order to undertake this BACP-approved training.
Candidates must enrol as BACP student members for both years of the training.
We regret that the training venue has no lift and students will need to climb stairs to access the classrooms..
Qualification units
““I have felt cared for by the Banbury Counselling Academy. I don’t feel like just another number passing in and out. I feel you really try to present information to us well in advance, and think about making it accessible. I feel you are an incredibly inclusive and kind organisation.””
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
Assessment is by candidate portfolio and an externally assessed written paper.
For more information on the content and expectations of this course, please visit the CPCAB website.
Apply Here
To apply, please complete our online application form. Applicants will be invited to attend an interview with a member of the tutor team.