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Level 4 Diploma

Chrysalis Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills & Theory (Dip CST.)

Counselling

2 Years

Choose this Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills & Theory course if you want to make great progress towards becoming a counsellor.

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Chrysalis Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills & Theory

2 Years

Prince’s Trust Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory (RQF) 603/6872/X

As the second year of a three-year part-time training course, you will develop all the necessary skills of counselling, begin your journey of self-awareness and personal development, and gain understanding of the major approaches to talking therapies which supports the work of counselling.

Our unique training Incorporates a core Pluralistic framework within which you learn that different methods suit different clients and different presenting Issues at different times. Training supports you to learn a range of skills and Insights to best support future clients. This Is a contemporary approach acknowledging the vital contribution played by many in the development of counselling and psychotherapy while drawing on a strong evidence base to support best practice.

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Study Methods: Practical classroom work; Practice Groups; Homework assignments; Reflective Journal; Case Studies; Focus on practical work with no final exam.

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Course Syllabus

  • 1

    Foundations Of Counselling And Theory Part 1: The Psychodynamic Approach

    Learning the historic and basic principles of this widely respected approach, starting from the work of Sigmund Freud and his model of the psyche.

  • 2

    Foundations Of Counselling And Theory Part 2: The Humanistic Approach

    Concentrating on Carl Rogers' Person Centred Counselling and the work of Abraham Maslow, learning the foundations of all good counselling practice including the Core Conditions, the actualising tendency, the importance of working with the subjective experience of the client, and the process of therapy.

  • 3

    Foundations Of Counselling And Theory Part 3: The Cognitive Behavioural Approach

    Learning the work of Aaron Beck and the principles and tools which inform this approach to therapy. Learn bringing structure to sessions and the role played by individual perception and beliefs.

  • 4

    Stress, Anxiety & Self-defeating Behaviours

    Gaining understanding about these common presenting issues and how to assist people experiencing them. In addition, learning how to establish and maintain a boundaried professional relationship in order to ethically support those who seek counselling help.

  • 5

    Relationships, Bereavement And Loss

    Examining and exploring the role relationships play in individual development and wellbeing, introducing theories of attachment and loss and how to work with grief and loss.

  • 6

    Development, Motivation And Goal Achievement

    Exploring the concept of motivational energy and emotions such as anger and frustration. reflecting on people's social and cultural experience and the importance of understanding diversity and equality.

  • 7

    Understanding Evidence Based Counselling Practice

    Gaining understanding of different approaches to research and how studies inform practice. Focusing on evaluating quantitative and qualitative therapy studies and what we can learn from them.

Course Benefits

  • Become a Therapeutic Skills Practitioner (Dip CST.)
  • Course Quality Checked by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
  • Stepping stone to the Society’s Accredited Register for Counsellors, recognised by the Professional Standards Authority. This is subject to completing further studies.
  • Registered successful candidates will receive an RQF Level 4 Diploma from The Prince’s Trust
  • A clear progression path which can lead to professional counselling and Higher Education
  • 92 Guided Learning Hours

Fee Comparison

Chrysalis Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills & Theory (Dip CST.)

Counselling

2 Years

Monthly from

£140.88

(24 payments)

Instalment plans do require a deposit and will be discussed at interview.

Total

£4,091.12

Pay in Full

£3,273.28

Entry Level Best Value

Complete bundle

Hypnotherapy Counselling

3 years

Monthly from

£119.84

(40 payments)

Instalment plans do require a deposit and will be discussed at interview.

Total

£5,712.60

Pay in Full

£4,569.18

This course fully meets current professional requirements

Our locations

Wherever you are in the country, you’re just around the corner from one of our counselling or hypnotherapy courses.

Testimonials

    “Getting OFQUAL qualifications means for me these are properly recognised courses, not just privately awarded certificates. The QCF means I can use these qualifications in lots of ways.”

    John Hardy Chrysalis Student

    "As a former health professional, I was accepted, last year, to do a Degree in Counselling before realising the impact of the cost of the enormous Fees attached! This lead to my search for related course providers, hence Chrysalis, offering such value. Amazed & wishing I had been introduced to Hypnotherapy earlier as now it completely consumes me."

    Mary Anne Chrysalis Student

    “I wanted to join the National Hypnotherapy Society, as it’s the only hypnotherapy organisation with a register approved by the Professional Standards Authority. I also want to train as a counsellor later on and I want my hypnotherapy training to count as part of that.”

    Debbie Stewart Chrysalis Student
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