Headstrong Academy Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Supervision (HACS - L6)

Become a qualified supervisor!

Headstrong Academy’s Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Supervision is a practical and in-depth training for experienced practitioners who want to become confident and highly skilled supervisors.

The course teaches practical and widely used supervision models for individual and group supervision, and has a strong focus on safeguarding, ethical practice, trauma-informed approaches, intersectionality, and anti-discriminatory clinical supervision work. Graduates will be equipped to provide supervision in private practice, organisational, and training contexts.

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Topics Covered in our Level 6 Training:

Across 26 engaging sessions, this Diploma offers a deep and applied exploration of what it means to be a modern, ethical, and socially aware supervisor.

You’ll develop practical skills in supervision models (such as widely used 7-eyed model), contracting, and group work, while engaging with themes such as trauma-informed practice, intercultural and anti-oppressive supervision, queer-affirmative and disability justice approaches, and working with risk.

The course blends theory, experiential learning, and real-world case studies to equip you with the confidence and competence to lead supervision with depth, integrity, and care.

Why Choose Our Level 6 Diploma?

Cultural Competency Focus

Our curriculum emphasises intersectionality, anti-discriminatory practice, and cultural competency, preparing you to appropriately support diverse supervisees.

Supervisees Included

We provide you with supervisees to complete your placement. You will need to seek your own supervision for a total of 5 hours over the duration of the course.

Small Group Sizes

To maximise learning, we maintain small class sizes, ensuring personalised attention and tailored support from our expert tutors.

Insider Knowledge

Developed by Headstrong Counselling, the UK's leading placement provider, our curriculum leverages insights from over 10,000 supervision sessions in five years to address gaps in conventional training programs.

Experienced Tutors

Learn from seasoned professionals, including Headstrong’s founder Dr. Bammens and Senior Supervisor Paulo Ribeiro, among others.

Fully Online Delivery

Access our weekly sessions from anywhere, providing flexibility and convenience.

Post-Course Work Opportunities

Graduates are invited to join the Headstrong supervisory team. You'll also be listed on our referral network, enhancing your prospects for successful private practice.

Accreditation

Successful completion of this qualification allows registration with several professional associations, including: the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Are you ready to become a supervisor?

Our Level 6 Diploma is perfect for:

Qualified counsellors ready to step into supervisory roles.
Practising supervisors seeking further qualification and knowledge, especially around anti-oppressive practice.
Qualified counsellors looking to elevate their private practice with supervisory services.
Practitioners aiming to contribute to the counselling field through mentorship and supervision.

Cost & Payment Options:

Course Structure: 26 weeks, 3.5 hours per week.
Course Fee: The Level 6 Diploma is priced at £2,500, which includes 20% VAT. A non-refundable deposit of £500 is required to secure your place.
Partial Sponsorships: Available for eligible candidates from underrepresented backgrounds
Payment Plans: Flexible plans available via GoCardless

Next Cohorts: For upcoming course dates, please see the application form.

Headstrong Academy’s supervision training course is informed by the BACP’s 2021 supervision curriculum for psychotherapy and counselling. This curriculum sets out a minimum standard for best practice and supervisory competence, offering a clear framework for training providers. Our course has carefully considered their guidelines to ensure our training reflects the expectations and values of the profession.

This course is currently going through accreditation and endorsement processes with the following accrediting bodies and organisations: NSCP (National Society of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and Pink Therapy . We expect these to come through November 2025.

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