Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

19+ Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (RQF)

at Runshaw College, Leyland · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 4Vocational and tradeDiploma2 yearsPart time£4,670

What the college says

Adults (19+). This part-time qualification gives learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a therapeutic counsellor in an agency context. It is designed to lead to an employed or voluntary role in a counselling agency in both health care and non-medical settings. Learners with sufficient experience can also begin working as independent practitioners in private practice. The course is delivered one day a week over two years.

What you need to get on

You must have obtained both CPCAB qualifications: Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, or their equivalent with a previous 180 hours of counselling skills training. All applicants must be at least 19 years of age. Please see the Runshaw College website for further entry requirement details.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

Beyond A level. Usually taken after a Level 3 course.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Runshaw College

    Langdale Road, Leyland, PR25 3DQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 15 providers teaching it