LKC TRAINING & SUPPORT SERVICES

Counselling & Psychotherapy Training - CPCAB Approved Courses
Training for the profession - Support for the community

L5 Explained

Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People (5-18 YEARS)

The online are via zoom and the in person are at our office Lily Hill House Lily Hill Park, Bracknell RG12 2SJ each course is £1229.00 and is approved by CPCAB and NCPS

This post qualification is designed to give learners the specialist knowledge, skills and competences to work as counsellors with children and young people aged 5-18.

This qualification will enable successful candidates to work as counsellors with this age group in a range of job and career opportunities this comprise Primary and Secondary School settings and Private Practice.

Our theoretical model is integrative, utilising a mix of person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT and systemic family therapy.

Entry requirements: CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4) or the Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) equivalent (minimum 420 Guided Learning Hours), in addition to appropriate pre-TC-L4 (or equivalent) training.
A face-to-face interview will be conducted to ascertain a candidate’s suitability for this level of training.
Course Duration: 120 hours over 9 months (one weekend a month 9-5pm face to face in Bracknell office
Cost: £2276 this includes:
  • Training 120 hours
  • Monthly Group Supervision
  • School Placement

Guided Learning Hours: 120 hours (minimum)

Total Qualification Time: 435 hours

Dates for April 2026 | Starts on Saturday 25th April

Level 5CYP
Date Hours Context
Sat 25 April 8 In-person
Sun 26 April 8 In-person
Mon 27 April 3 Online
Mon 18 May 3 Online
Sat 30 May 8 In-person
Sun 31 May 8 In-person
Sat 6 June 8 In-person
Sun 7 June 8 In-person
Mon 15 June 3 Online
Sat 4 July 8 In-person
Sun 5 July 8 In-person
Sat 5 Sept 8 In-person
Sun 6 Sept 8 In-person
Sat 3 Oct 8 In-person
Sun 4 Oct 8 In-person
Sat 7 Nov 8 In-person
Sun 8 Nov 8 In-person
Sat 5 Dec 8 In-person

ICSK-L2 Explained

This qualification introduces basic counselling skills for helping roles, self-development, or exploring further training. It can support employability or enhance existing roles. (GLH: 30 | TQT: 51 | Credits: 5)

CSK-L2 Explained

This qualification develops safe, ethical counselling skills for beginners, helping roles, and personal growth. (GLH: 90 | TQT: 170 | Credits: 17)

CST-L3 Explained

This qualification builds on Levels 2–3, covering theory, ethics, and mental health preparing learners for counselling roles. It supports career growth in health, care, education, mediation, and other helping sectors. (GLH: 90 | TQT: 196 | Credits: 20)

TC-L4 Explained

This two-year part-time qualification trains learners to work as therapeutic counsellors in agency settings, with the option to progress towards independent practice. (GLH: 420 | TQT: 1204 | Credits: 120)

L5 Explained

This post-qualification trains counsellors to work with children and young people aged 5–18 across schools and private practice, using an integrative model. (Duration: 120 hrs | Cost: £2,276 including supervision and placement)

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