Course details

The programme comprises self-directed learning, live workshops via Zoom and in-person workshops. We'll deliver the in-person elements of the programme in regional UK locations, while Zoom sessions will include all groups on the programme. The course consists of 13 workshops with additional tutorial days.

Each workshop uses of a variety of teaching methods, including:

• tutor input
• case studies
• practical exercises
• role play
• small and large group work
• discussion and feedback
• video work.

Learners are expected to give and receive feedback from each other and feedback from course tutors. Testimony from learners' own supervisor(s) is also required for the course. 

There is a tutorial with a designated assessment tutor at a mid-point in the course and a final tutorial at the end.  

Tutors strive to model for learners the core counselling skills of empathy, respect and genuineness, working towards forming relationships based upon shared meanings. Tutors will model boundaries in terms of time, place and appropriate behaviour. 

Supervisory Supervision 

Our awarding body, Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB), requires candidates to have a minimum of five supervisory supervision hours with a senior/experienced clinical supervisor during this programme. This should take the form of group* and/or one-to-one supervision. You need to source this and keep a log of your supervisory supervision details and hours. 

*note that BACP guidelines will apply when calculating group hours.

Modules 

We will run all modules from 9:30am to 5pm.

• Session 1 – Principles of Supervision 
• Session 2 – The Supervisory Relationship 
• Session 3 – Contracting and Boundaries
• Session 4 – Ethics and Diversity 
• Session 5 – Process and Dynamics 
• Session 6 – Context and Developmental Needs 
• Session 7 – Tutorials and Testimony 
• Session 8 – Skills Practice and Case Presentation 
• Session 9 – Skills Practice and Case Presentation 
• Session 10 – Conflict and Challenges 
• Session 11 – Creative Supervision 
• Session 12 – Specialist Supervision 
• Session 13 – Endings 

Fees and funding

Course Fee: £2629* (this includes the CPCAB Registration Fee)

You are only required to pay if we offer you a place to study. We offer three options to pay your course fee:

• Option A: a one-off payment of £2629
• Option B: two payments of £1314.50, one month apart
• Option C: five payments of £525.80, one month apart.

*Place2Be staff subsidy available. Please see the Place2be intranet for more information.

Entry requirements

To complete this course, you will need the following:

• at least 450 hours of counselling and therapeutic experience with clients
• have been qualified at Level 5 (Diploma level) or higher for at least two years
• have had and continue to have supervision for your counselling work
• be able to self-source a minimum of five supervisory supervision hours with a senior/experienced clinical supervisor in the form of group and/or one-to-one supervision
• be able to self-source counsellors to supervise as part of the course
• unless you are in a supervisory role such as an School Project Manager, you would need self-source counsellors to supervise as part of the course.

If you're a staff member at Place2Be, please see the Place2Be intranet for additional entry requirements.

Application process

The first stage of the application process is to attend the compulsory webinar session.

Step 1: Webinar or introductory call

The first step in our application process is to attend one of our Counselling Supervision Certificate (Level 6 Certificate) information webinars. In the webinar, we'll provide you with programme information as well as the context of the programme. The webinar facilitator will also be able to answer any questions you might have about the programme.

Step 2: Application form

After you've attended a Counselling Supervision Certificate (Level 6 Certificate) information webinar or spoken to a member of our team about the course, we'll send you an application form to complete. As well as filling out some basic details, the application form will involve answering the following three questions:

• What is important to you in your supervisory relationship, either as a supervisee or supervisor? (1500 characters - 8 marks)
• What is your motivation for undertaking this training now, and how do you see yourself applying it in your work? (1500 characters - 8 marks)
• Can you give an example of an ethical dilemma you have processed through supervision? What issues arose, and what was the outcome? (1500 characters - 14 marks)

Step 3: Reference

You will need to obtain references from two people to complete your application. This should be:

• 1 academic reference (e.g., a course tutor or supervisor)
• 1 character reference.

Neither reference can be a family relative, and it is your responsibility to source your own references and ensure these are completed by the referee.

All references must be submitted online via the reference request form.

Step 4: Outcome

Once you've submitted your application form, we'll grade it. You'll be informed via email whether you've been successful or not. If you're accepted onto the course, we'll require you to pay a deposit. Your place on the course will be secured once we've received this deposit. More details about payment options can be found in the Fees and funding section above.

Accreditation

CPCAB

Our Level 6 Certificate is awarded by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB). As the UK’s leading counselling awarding organisation, CPCAB provides a foundation for Place2Be’s courses. With annual visits, regular standardisation and experienced practising therapists, they have guaranteed the quality of this course.