TC-L4 Explained
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4)
Level 4 (Two-Year Course) Daytime option: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 9:30am to 4:30pm (face-to-face) Blended option: Weekend sessions (face-to-face and online via Zoom) Fee: £3,200 per year
This two year part-time qualification gives learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a therapeutic counsellor in an agency context in both health care and non-medical settings.
Successful completion of this course means you will be able to provide a therapeutic counselling service – initially within the context of an agency’s service framework but later (with experience and support from the supervisor, or by completing PC-L5 or its equivalent) may progress to independent practice.
Qualification Structure mandatory units:
Working ethically, safely and professionally as a counsellor (R/600/9346)
Working within a counselling relationship (T/600/9355)
Working with client diversity in counselling work (J/600/9358)
Working within a user-centred approach to counselling (F/600/9472)
Working with self-awareness in the counselling process (H/600/9478)
Working within a coherent framework of counselling theory and skills (K/600/9482)
Working self-reflectively as a counsellor (F/600/9486)
Guided Learning Hours: 420 hours (minimum) 2 academic years
Total Qualification Time: 1204 hours
Credit value: 120
| Date | Hours | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sep 2026 | 8 | In-person |
| Sun 20 Sep 2026 | 8 | In-person |
| Wed 23 Sep 2026 | 3 | Online |
| Wed 14 Oct 2026 | 3 | Online |
| Sat 17 Oct 2026 | 8 | In-person |
| Sun 18 Oct 2026 | 8 | In-person |
| Wed 25 Nov 2026 | 3 | Online |
| Sat 28 Nov 2026 | 8 | In-person |
| Sun 29 Nov 2026 | 8 | In-person |
| Wed 02 Dec 2026 | 3 | Online |
| Sat 05 Dec 2026 | 8 | In-person |
| Sun 06 Dec 2026 | 8 | In-person |
| Wed 09 Dec 2026 | 3 | Online |
| Xmas Break | ||
| Wed 13 Jan 2027 | 3 | Online |
| Sat 16 Jan 2027 | 8 | In-person |
| Sun 17 Jan 2027 | 8 | In-person |
| Wed 20 Jan 2027 | 3 | Online |
| Wed 10 Feb 2027 | 3 | Online |
| Sat 13 Feb 2027 | 8 | In-person |
| Sun 14 Feb 2027 | 8 | In-person |
| Wed 17 Feb 2027 | 3 | Half term Study Leave |
| Wed 10 Mar 2027 | 3 | Online |
| Sat 13 Mar 2027 | 8 | In-person |
| Sun 14 Mar 2027 | 8 | In-person |
| Wed 17 Mar 2027 | 3 | Online |
| Wed 21 Apr 2027 | 3 | Online |
| Sat 24 Apr 2027 | 8 | In-person |
| Sun 25 Apr 2027 | 8 | In-person |
| Wed 28 Apr 2027 | 3 | Online |
| Wed 12 May 2027 | 3 | Online |
| Sat 15 May 2027 | 8 | In-person |
| Sun 16 May 2027 | 8 | In-person |
| Wed 19 May 2027 | 3 | Online |
| Wed 16 Jun 2027 | 3 | Online |
| Sat 19 Jun 2027 | 8 | In-person |
| Sun 20 Jun 2027 | 8 | In-person |
Level 4 interview will take place on Thursday 19th of March 2026 at 6pm face to face in Bracknell Lily Hill House RG12 2SJ please email if you want to book. Level 4 will start on Tuesday 29th of September 9:30 to 4:30, weekend course also available.
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.
CSK-L2 Explained
This qualification develops safe, ethical counselling skills for beginners, helping roles, and personal growth.
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.
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.
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.
