Level 7 Post-qualifying Diploma – Trauma-informed Advanced Therapeutic Practice
Level 7 Post-qualifying Diploma – Trauma-informed Advanced Therapeutic Practice
CourseCourse Provider: Authentic Therapy & Training Limited
Awarding Body: CPCAB
Pre-requisite Information: If you hold accreditation with a relevant professional body or a Level 6 qualification in counselling and/or psychotherapy, you can apply for direct entry.
Take your practice further
If you’re an experienced counsellor or psychotherapist ready to deepen your work with developmental and relational trauma — and to evidence advanced or senior practice — this diploma is built for you.
Over 15 months you’ll learn Anastasis, our integrative model that brings familiar, well-practised theory together with a positively psychological approach to wellbeing and recovery from trauma. It’s demanding, relational training that changes how you work, not just what you know.
Why this course
- Fully mapped to SCoPEd Columns B and C — so your learning evidences the competencies required for advanced and senior accreditation.
- A substantive research project at the heart of the second half of the course, meeting the Column C research requirement.
- Accredited training with CPCAB, grounded in their respected seven-process model.
- Assessment that isn’t only essays. We offer alternative media for some assignments as part of our commitment to inclusion.
- Your own personalised model of therapy — you’ll develop and articulate it as a core assignment.
How it works
- Two online sessions a month on consecutive Fridays and Saturdays — a 3-hour theoretical seminar and a 4-hour interactive session.
- Three residentials in October 2026, March 2027 and November 2027, for in-person experiential work, group cohesion and immediate criteria achievement. Accommodation and food are included in your fee.
- A portfolio of evidence uploaded to our Moodle platform — written assignments, presentations, a case study, peer feedback, tutor observations and supervisory feedback.
- Close tutor support, with observation and feedback designed to stretch and hone your practice.
What you’ll commit to
- 130 guided learning hours, with 80% minimum attendance
- Around 4–5 hours a week of independent study alongside sessions
- A minimum of 20 hours of personal therapy
- 30 hours of relevant professional development
- At least 1.5 hours of clinical supervision each month
Total Qualification Time: 500 hours
Who can apply
We welcome experienced counsellors and psychotherapists developing their capacity or working towards senior accreditation and advanced practice.
If you hold accreditation with a relevant professional body or a Level 6 qualification in counselling and/or psychotherapy, you can apply for direct entry. Don’t have either? Talk to us — we can assess your prior learning and experience and decide together whether the course is right for you.
Course booking details
Post qualifying/specialist
Counselling