SEG Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
What is the Course About?
The SEG Awards Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling qualification aims to:
Meet, when combined with the SEG Awards Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, the training contact hours requirement for basic training at a professional level for recognition as a qualified counsellor
Provide further developed skills, including a 100-hour practice component under supervision
Create a reflective practitioner
Develop a deep understanding of at least one counselling theory or an approach which may be integrative i.e. combines two or three counselling theories
The course is made up of the following:
Professional Organisational Issues in Counselling – In this unit, learners will develop an understanding of the essential relationship between counsellors, as professionals, as well as the organisations and other people with which they may work.
Counselling in a Diverse Society – learners will explore the impact that diverse cultures and heritage can have on the client / counsellor therapeutic relationship in a multicultural society. They will also examine power issues within the counselling process.
Counselling Theory – learners will analyse one major theoretical approach to influence, inform and empower their practice as a counsellor. They will also compare other theoretical approaches alongside the major approach.
Advanced Counselling Skills – Learners will demonstrate a range of skills illustrating their development as practitioners
Self-awareness for Counsellors – This unit aims to enable learners to increase self-awareness by analysing and evaluating the impact that their own counselling philosophy, counselling theory and practice has on self and relationships.
Research Methodologies in Counselling – In this unit, learners will explore the importance of research in counselling. They will develop their research skills and will learn how to present findings.
Counselling Placement – Learners will complete this unit linked to a supervised counselling placement practice of 100 hours. They will analyse how their theoretical approach has influenced their practice, and evaluate learning gained from supervision.
Will I need a DBS check for this course?
Yes
Will I need any specific resources, uniform and/or kit?
No requirements
What are the days and hours of the course?
Tuesday Evenings 4 – 8 pm
Will I undertake work experience as part of the course?
100 hours of supervised, face-to-face client counselling practice is required to achieve the qualification.
Opportunities to visit UCM
Useful links
Apprenticeships if course is apprenticeship
What are my progression and career options?
Entry requirements
As a prerequisite for admission to the Diploma course learners must possess the SEG Awards Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills or an equivalent qualification obtained elsewhere.
Learners will further develop the knowledge, skills and self-development gained from their Level 3 experience. It is required that learners will be involved in placement with rigorous and qualified casework supervision. The responsibility for securing a relevant placement lies with the student. Counselling practice must be predominantly face to face, 1:1 rather than group counselling and mostly with clients aged over 18.
Applicants will be interviewed for suitability before a place on the course is guaranteed.