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.
- Training 120 hours
- Monthly Group Supervision
- School Placement
Guided Learning Hours: 120 hours (minimum)
Total Qualification Time: 435 hours
Credit value: 44
Dates for Jan 2026 | Starts on the Saturday the 17th of January
| Level 5B | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Hours | Context |
| Sat 17 Jan | 8 | In-person |
| Sun 18 Jan | 8 | In-person |
| Mon 26 Jan | 3 | Online |
| Sat 14 Feb | 8 | In-person |
| Sun 15 Feb | 8 | In-person |
| Mon 23 Feb | 3 | Online |
| Sat 14 March | 8 | In-person |
| Sun 15 March | 8 | In-person |
| Mon 23 March | 3 | Online |
| 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 |
| TOTAL HOURS 122 | ||
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)
