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We’re offering you a Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling (QLS Level 4) saving you 63% off Lead Academy's prices.

Your Pathway to a Career in Counselling & Psychotherapy

Embark on a rewarding journey to help others and unlock your own growth with this Level 4 Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling. Fully accredited by the CPD UK and the Quality Licence Scheme, this online course equips you with practical experience, essential theory, and a recognised qualification.

What You’ll Learn:

• Introduction to Psychotherapy: Explore the foundations and significance of psychotherapy.
• Therapeutic Relationship & Environment: Learn the elements that foster a safe, supportive client setting.
• Major Approaches & Schools: Deep dive into Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and more.
• Types of Therapy: Tactics for individual, group, couple, and online therapy.
• Client Assessment: Address depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and crisis management like suicidal thinking or self-harm.
• Professional Practice: Guidance on setting up a private practice, registration, and accreditation.
• Child Counselling: Understand psychological issues specific to children.
• Managing Stress & Anger: Tools to support emotional adjustment in clients.
• Professional Qualities: Cultivate competence, ethics, and empathy as a practitioner.

Key Course Details:

• Flexible, self-paced e-learning-finish in as little as 11 hours, or spread your study over weeks.
• Assessment: Multiple-choice questions; score 60% or more to pass.
• Eligibility for professional practitioner insurance upon completion.
• Accreditation: CPD UK, Quality Licence Scheme, and IPHM recognised.
• No entry requirements-anyone with an internet connection and a device can enrol.
• Certification: Receive an accredited PDF certificate; option to request a Quality Licence Scheme certificate.
• Unlimited tutor support by email.
• Instant lifetime course access upon purchase.
• 14-day money-back guarantee.

Results and Practical Tools

• Receive industry-recognised certification to enhance your CV.
• Qualifies you to apply for relevant professional insurance and launch a private practice.
• Gain deep understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects-ready for real world application.

Usage & Integration

• Ideal stepping stone for those transitioning to a counselling or psychotherapy career.
• Use your knowledge in healthcare, education, or volunteer environments.
• Grow personally by learning to help yourself and others manage emotional and mental wellbeing.
• Current professionals can refresh or formalise their credentials in psychotherapy and counselling.

Specifications

• Qualification Level: QLS Level 4 Diploma
• Duration: 11 hours (self-paced)
• Delivery: 100% online
• Accreditation: CPD UK, Quality Licence Scheme, IPHM
• Assessment: Online MCQs
• Certification: Digital (with optional physical certificate)

FAQs

• How long do I have to complete the course?
  The course is fully self-paced. You can progress entirely at your own speed with lifetime access after enrolment.
• Do I need any previous qualifications?
  No-there are no academic prerequisites. The course is accessible to learners of all backgrounds.
• What certificate will I receive?
  You'll earn a CPD-accredited certificate and can order a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme on completion.

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