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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

Course L5B
Date Hours Context
Sat 26th September8Lesson 1
Sun 27th September8Lesson 2
Sat 24th October8Lesson 3
Sun 25th October8Lesson 4
Sat 21st November8Lesson 5
Sun 22nd November8Lesson 6
Sat 12th December8Lesson 7
Sun 13th December8Study Leave
Sat 30th January8Lesson 8
Sun 31st January8Lesson 9
Sat 20th February8Lesson 10
Sun 21st February8Lesson 11
Sat 20th March8Lesson 12
Sun 21st March8Lesson 13
Sat 24th April8Lesson 14
Sun 25th April8Study Leave
Sat 22nd May8Lesson 15
Sun 23rd May8Lesson 16
Total Hours 144

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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