Our Level 4 teaches an integrative counselling model. Within this, a person centred framework is used to develop the relationship. In year 2 a wider range of models are introduced to develop each counsellors own integration.
This is Network’s flagship course. Over two years we build the theoretical framework, practical skills and personal development needed to work as a professional counsellor. It is suited to students who have completed substantial Certificate level training. What makes this course different is its emphasis on the integration of faith, spirituality and counselling practice. In addition to covering the same ground that is covered by comparable humanistic and Person-Centred Diploma courses, this course will also give you the opportunity to develop your understanding of human spirituality and to explore the interface between your own developing spirituality and your practice.
Network is proud of the quality and professionalism of its training programme. We base our teaching on the belief that all individuals are a complex unity of body, mind, soul and spirit. In recognising the spiritual aspect as universal, we offer a dimension to our courses that we believe is unique in counselling training. This Advanced Certificate course is suitable for students wishing to train as counsellors, and progress to an Advanced Diploma level training – with Network or elsewhere. It is also ideal for those simply wishing to develop their listening and counselling skills for use in other roles and settings such as pastoral care, management, nursing or teaching. Key facts Award Advanced Certificate in Counselling Skills (Level 4) Delivery One day a week (Tuesday) over one academic year Course quality checked National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society Theoretical model Core Self Model (person-centred integrative). Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 22 January 2024. We would encourage you to apply for this popular course by this date to avoid disappointment. There will be a second round of applications to fill any remaining places later in the Spring. Closing date for these applications will be 9am on Monday 13 May, but it is possible that all places will be allocated prior to this date. Please contact Sue Woodhead-Marsh, the Training Coordinator, for more details if you are interested in attending either or both of these events. For more information about entry requirements, fees, key dates and so on, please see the 2024 Prospectus. For more detail about the course itself, please refer to the Course Information Book.
Who is this course for?
The Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling is a nationally regulated qualification awarded by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Awarding Body (CPCAB).
London School of Theology is privileged to be the only institution in the United Kingdom offering this unique course called ‘Theology and Counselling’, an integrative degree programme combining studies in Theology and training in Counselling.
Duration
A four or five year part-time programme. We recommend that you apply to complete in five years and reassess your completion date towards the end of the third year depending on your available time for study.
Duration
One year part-time, non-university programme taught alongside the BA (Hons) Counselling Year 1.
Duration
A three year part-time programme.
Duration
From Sept 2024 onwards, this is a 3-year part-time, there is no 2-year part time option.
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 and is suitable for: