Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB Level 4 - Year 2 of 2 - Person-Centred Focus (BACP Approved)

About the Tutor: Janet Beale

Janet Beale is a MBACP accredited Counsellor/Psycho-therapist, and has worked for at least 20 years as a Therapeutic Counsellor/Psychological Practitioner, and Clinical Supervisor for the NHS, Primary Care Trust, and in private practice. She also works as a South Regional Training Officer for The National Counselling Society.

Trained at Greenwich University, Janet holds a Master of Science in Therapeutic Counselling, and specialises in working with issues of confidence and assertiveness, and all Mental Health issues, working from an integrative approach using Person Centred, Psycho-dynamic and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

She also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education, and has taught Counselling Courses and GCSE Psychology for the Kent Adult Education Services for 7 years.

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Assessments:
You will be assessed using various means including written assignments, a weekly reflective learning journal, presentations and observed practice.

You will be given a Fitness to Practice assessment at the end of year one, and once passed, you will then be responsible for applying to your chosen counselling agency for a placement. You will need to complete 100 hours by the end of year 2 to be fully qualified. After 70 hours you will be able to apply for the CoP.(Certificate of Proficiency), with BACP.

Kent Adult Education requires all agencies to provide you with a service framework which includes clinical supervision that meets the BACP guidelines for counsellors in training, as well as line management. CPCAB requires you to have 1.5 hours a month of individual (or group) supervision or 1-hour supervision per 8 hours of client work. In addition, you will require 30-50 hours of group training supervision as part of the course. You will need to successfully complete year 1 before going on to year 2.

In addition, you need to commit to attending and self funding up to 60 hours of personal therapy during the 2-year course. Your course tutors will discuss a suitable number of therapy hours on an individual basis.

You must attend 85% of the classes in order to achieve the qualification, for example, we would not anticipate students will be absent for more than 5 classes of each year.

You will need a notebook and pens along with access to a computer/ laptop that has a word processor and a camera (which may be needed on certain occasions).

We recommend that you do not purchase any resources prior to the course start date. The course includes a Student Handbook which you will receive at the start of the course, the cost of which is covered within the course fees.

You can gain BACP accreditation, work towards other CPCAB qualifications at Level 5 including gaining a Supervisor qualification. This will be discussed at the end of the course.
During your course your tutor will offer guidance in relation to your personal progression route. Courses are designed to progress you to further study or into employment. In addition some of our courses support access to Further and Higher Education opportunities. KAE web site has information about these courses and developing your own business. Please speak with your tutor if you have an interest in self-employment or an interest in developing a career. We can also help you access the National Careers service.

You will already have completed the first year of the Level 4 Diploma course.

We welcome students from other providers who have completed year 1. If you are an external candidate, ie. not progressing from our Year 1 course, you need to complete the online application form at the following link - https://forms.office.com/r/CbuL8BdzyZ

We will need a reference from your Level 4 Year 1 tutor. The interview will involve a discussion with the tutors about the content and level of the course to ensure it is suitable for you. It is recommended that you don't enrol if you have undergone a life-changing experience during the last 12 months. Your emotional stability will be discussed and it is a chance for you to ask questions about the heavy commitment involved in this course.

Please note, there is no opportunity to apply for the Advanced Learner Loan for this course. You can however, spread the cost with our Easy Payment Plan – ask for details or go to our website www.kentadulteducation.co.uk