Counselling Supervision Certificate (Level 6 Certificate) for qualified counsellors
Counselling Supervision Certificate (Level 6 Certificate) for qualified counsellors
Our CPCAB-awarded Counselling Supervision Certificate (Level 6 Certificate) is aimed at qualified and experienced counsellors who want to have counselling supervision training to progress their career and move into a clinical supervision role.
Applications for our Autumn 2026/27 intake, running in London and Manchester, are now open. We operate on a rolling application basis and will close applications once the course is full, so we encourage early submission.
If you're not quite ready to apply yet, please register your interest in our Level 6 Certificate to hear about upcoming intakes.
About this course
Our Counselling Supervision Certificate (Level 6 Certificate) is designed for experienced adult and child-qualified counsellors who are looking to take the next step in their career to become therapeutic counselling supervisors.
The counselling supervision course will enable you to expand your knowledge, skills and experience in this profession to practice as a counselling supervisor. By completing our Level 6 Certificate, you’ll be equipped to excel in a supervisor role, supported by your own research, theory and particular model.
This course will allow you to learn the importance of knowledge growth and skills practice whilst encouraging joy in your supervision practice. Our Level 6 Certificate provides you with the opportunity to:
- work with a variety of supervision activities
- share themes, ideas and knowledge with fellow participants in a safe space
- build your practice in line with equality, diversity and inclusion
- develop ideas to support your ongoing development in the therapeutic field.
Free introductory webinar
Thinking about becoming a Clinical Supervisor? Join our free introductory webinar to explore what supervision involves and whether it’s the right next step for you.
In this short session, you’ll learn about:
- the main ethical areas to consider when offering supervision
- what you need to reflect on before taking this next step in your career
- how to add variety to your clinical practice
- whether you’re ready for that next stage in your professional development.
You’ll also hear more about how the Level 6 Certificate in Clinical Supervision can support your journey.
Course details
Our Level 6 Certificate programme consists of:
- self-directed learning
- live workshops on Teams
- in-person workshops.
We’ll deliver the in-person elements of the course in a variety of regional UK locations, and the Teams sessions will include all groups on the programme.
About the workshops and tutorial days
Each of the 19 workshops 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.
During the workshops, you'll give and receive feedback from each other as well as from course tutors. Testimony from your own supervisor(s) is also needed for the course.
There is one tutorial day with a designated assessment tutor at a mid-point during the course, with a second and final tutorial day at the end.
Tutors strive to model 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.
You'll need 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 your supervisory supervision and keep a log of it.
*note that BACP guidelines will apply when calculating group hours.
You'll need to supervise others
As a part of the course, you will be required to source your own supervisees. More information will be given to you about this at the start of the course.
Modules
Our next autumn 2026/27 intake will take place in London and Manchester, with sessions typically held on:
Fridays: Full day (9:30am–5pm)
Saturdays: Half day online (10am–1:15pm)
- Session 1: 23 October 2026 – Friday, In person
- Session 2: 31 October 2026 – Saturday, Online
- Session 3: 6 November 2026 – Friday, In person
- Session 4: 21 November 2026 – Saturday, Online
- Session 5: 5 December 2026 – Saturday, Online
- Session 6: 11 December 2026 – Friday, In person
- Session 7: 9 January 2027 – Saturday, Online
- Session 8: 23 January 2027 – Saturday, Online
- Session 9: 12 February 2027 – Friday, In person
- Session 10: 27 February 2027 – Saturday, Online
- Session 11: 13 March 2027 – Saturday, Online
- Session 12: 20 March 2027 – Saturday, Online
- Session 13: 16 April 2027 – Friday, In person
- Session 14: 24 April 2027 – Saturday, Online
- Session 15: 7 May 2027 – Friday, In person
- Session 16: 22 May 2027 – Saturday, Online
- Session 17: 29 May 2027 – Saturday, Online
- Session 18: 12 June 2027 – Saturday, Online
- Session 19: 18 June 2027 – Friday, In person
Please note that we reserve the right to change the date in the event of any unforeseen circumstances that may impact the scheduled sessions.
Where the course is run
Our Level 6 Certificate includes a mix of both classroom and interactive online sessions.
Although the course includes some in-person sessions, we welcome applications from across the UK and Scotland for either the Manchester or London intake.
Our next autumn 2026/27 intake will take place in London and Manchester:
- London: 175 St John St, London, EC1V 4LW
- Manchester: Esea Contemporary, 13 Thomas St, Manchester, M4 1EU
Course fee
Our Level 6 Certificate will cost £2,900* (this includes the CPCAB Registration Fee)
*Place2Be staff subsidy available. Please see the Place2be intranet for more information.
Payment options
You are only required to pay if we offer you a place to study. We offer three options to pay your course fee so you can spread the cost:
A one-off payment of £2,900
Two payments of £1,450, one month apart
Eight payments of £362.50, one month apart
To complete this course, you will need:
- at least 450 hours of counselling and therapeutic experience with client
- to have been qualified at Level 5 (Diploma level) or higher for at least two years
- to have had and continue to have supervision for your counselling work
- 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
- to self-source counsellors to supervise as part of the course - unless you are in a supervisory role such as a School Project Manager, you would need self-source counsellors to supervise as part of the course
- to be able to attend all sessions unless there are exceptional circumstances and complete all required learning (readings, research)
- to have internet access and basic IT literacy skills, confidence in using word processing software and the ability to navigate our e-learning platform and attend our online workshops.
If you're a staff member at Place2Be, please see the Place2Be intranet for additional entry requirements.
Application process
Applications for our Autumn 2026/27 intake, running in London and Manchester, are now open. We operate on a rolling application basis and will close applications once the course is full, so we encourage early submission.
If you're not quite ready to apply, you can register your interest in our Level 6 Certificate to stay informed about upcoming intakes.
Steps to apply for the Level 6 Certificate
Step 1: Attend a compulsory webinar
Attend a compulsory webinar. While you do not need to attend the webinar before submitting your application, you must have attended it by the time we review applications. If you haven’t attended, your application will not be considered by the panel.
During the webinar, you'll gain insight into the programme, reflect on your learning style, and participate in group discussion. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the webinar facilitator.
Our webinar dates are as follows:
- 20 January – 12:00pm
- 10 February – 3:00pm
- 10 March – 3:00pm
- 17 April – 12:00pm
- 12 May – 12:00pm
- 12 June – 3:00pm
Step 2: Complete the online application form
Fill out an application to our Level 6 counselling. Once you've applied, we may invite you for an informal discussion if necessary.
Application questions:
- What is important to you in your supervisory relationship, either as 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: Provide references
For External Applicants
If you are applying as an external candidate, you must provide:
- one academic reference (e.g. course tutor or supervisor)
- one character reference.
References must be submitted online via the reference request form. It is your responsibility to ensure both referees complete their submissions.
Please note family members cannot act as referees.
For Internal Applicants
If you are applying as a Place2Be internal candidate, you must complete includes your Place2Be internal reference form, signed by:
- your Area Manager at Place2Be
- your Clinical Supervisor at Place2Be.
Step 4: Application review and shortlisting
Our internal panel will assess your application. If you meet all course requirements, you will be shortlisted for a place on the intake.
Step 5: Offer and deposit
If successful, you will be offered a place on the programme. To secure your place, you must pay a deposit by making your first course fee payment, and sign our Terms and Conditions.
More details about payment options can be found in our fees and funding information.
Accreditation
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.
Place2Be is also an organisational member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
If your preferred course is full, please choose another available date. Unfortunately, we do not operate a waiting list. If all courses are full or current options aren’t suitable, please register your interest in our Level 6 Certificate and we'll let you know when new course dates are available.
Register your interest
Find out more
For more information, please read our Counselling qualifications FAQs, get in touch through our enquiries form, or call us on 0207 923 5558.
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Applications for our Autumn 2026/27 intake, running in London and Manchester, are now open. We operate on a rolling application basis and will close applications once the course is full, so we encourage early submission.
If you’re not quite ready to apply yet, please register your interest in our Level 6 Certificate to hear about upcoming intakes.