Student Handbook 2024/25
Counselling Children and Young People (Level 5 Diploma)
CPCAB
Care & Health
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- 1. Work safely, legally and ethically with children and young people (CYP)
- 2. Facilitate a therapeutic relationship with CYP
- 3. Understand and work with diversity in relation to CYP
- 5. Work with self-awareness as a CYP counsellor.
- 4. Work collaboratively, creatively and flexibly to engage CYP in counselling worK
- 6. Use theory, research and skills to work effectively with CYP
- 7. Monitor and maintain professional practice and effectiveness as a CYP counsellor
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
You must have obtained CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or FdSc Integrative Counselling or equivalent.You must be currently working as a fully qualified counsellor and registered with a professional body such as BACP.ROI Requirements
You must have obtained CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or FdSc Integrative Counselling or equivalent. You must be currently working as a fully qualified counsellor and registered with a professional body such as BACP.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Access NI Check
Work Placement
You have to complete a minimum of 60 hours formally contracted counselling (one-to-one), with children and young people. The hours are to include client assessment and practice work with at least four different clients between the ages of 11-18