Level 4 Diploma

Become an Accredited Counsellor!

Our Level 4 Diploma is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding to become compassionate and effective counsellors. This course empowers those who are passionate about supporting others through counselling to develop the core competencies needed to practice as qualified professionals.

This two-year part time program is ideal for those who have completed a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (or equivalent) and are ready to take the next step toward a fulfilling career in counselling. This course includes 100 supervised clinical hours with Headstrong Counselling.

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Why Choose Our Level 5 Diploma?

Placement and Supervision Included

This course uniquely includes a placement at Headstrong Counselling, the UK’s most sought-after placement with Level 4 trainees.

Experienced Tutors

Learn from experienced professionals, including Headstrong’s founder Dr. Bammens.

Small Group Sizes

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

Insider Knowledge

Headstrong Counselling works with hundreds of trainee counsellors, from Level 4 counsellors to counselling psychologists. With unique insights into the gaps in traditional training, our curriculum is designed to address these areas, ensuring our students are well-prepared for to become qualified counsellors and equipped to deliver excellent therapeutic work.

Anti-Oppressive Practice

This course encourages trainee counsellors to begin exploring how societal imbalances, discrimination, and oppression—such as those related to race, gender, sexuality, and disability—impact therapy. This course supports learners in developing awareness and starting to build the skills needed to work inclusively and sensitively in these areas.

75% In-person

As this course is mapped to the BACP accreditation pathway, 75% of the course is taught in person. Our course will take place in Kensington Olympia. Level 4 courses cannot be delivered online above 25%.

Guaranteed Work Post-Course

Graduates are invited to join the Headstrong PRO team. You'll also be listed on our referral network, enhancing your prospects for successful career in counselling.

Mapped to BACP Accreditation

This Level 4 Diploma is aligned with the BACP accreditation pathway, providing graduates with the eligibility to apply for BACP registration.

Core Therapeutic Modalities

Trainee counsellors will become well-versed in delivering person-centred approach, psychodynamic approach and cognitive behaviour therapy.

Are you ready to become
a qualified counsellor?

Our Level 4 Diploma is ideal for:

  • Individuals seeking to becoming qualified counsellors.
  • Individuals seeking to start private practice.
  • Individuals committed to anti-oppressive and inclusive therapy practice.

Cost & Payment Options

Course Structure: Two years, part-time (6 hours a week)
Course Fee: The Level 4 Diploma is priced at £3,900, which includes £732 CPCAB registration fees and VAT.
Partial Sponsorships: Our Level 4 Diploma is not eligible for sponsorship due to the high costs associated with delivering this comprehensive course.
Payment Plans: Flexible plans available via GoCardless (monthly or quarterly instalments available)

Applications are now open for the September 2025 cohort. A non-refundable deposit of £500 is required to secure your place.

*This course is going through CPCAB Accreditation

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