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This two year course is aimed at those who are wanting to practice as a counsellor as part of an organisation and work towards BACP / NCS membership. This course will help you to develop your understanding of theory and translate this into practical work in a voluntary counselling placement. The course gives you a core model with which to practice and increase self-awareness.
This course is aimed at learners whose qualification goal is to achieve professional status in counselling. It may also be appropriate for those working in roles where counselling skills are needed: for example, nursing, teaching, social work, voluntary sector, the police and armed forces.
This two year 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.
COURSE OVERVIEW

WHAT WILL I STUDY?
There are three core modules for this course and four additional components:
Candidates are expected to undertake 100 hours of unpaid supervised counselling at a placement they facilitate. The placement requirement in this qualification is essential to the personal and professional development of the practitioner.
This qualification enables learners to embark on practice working within an ethical framework and will develop an understanding of legal and ethical requirements.
Learners are expected to make appropriate use of counselling supervision and evaluate their own work.
The Level 4 Course is taught by members of NWCH’s training team. All our trainers are qualified counsellors and are registered with the BACP and/or NCS.
Christopher Morris
Prior to becoming a counsellor, Christopher worked for over 20 years in health and social care, establishing and managing bespoke services for people with severe mental ill health, Autism and learning disabilities. He was responsible for developing specialist supported living environments for people who were considered at risk following the ‘Transforming Care: A National Response to Winterbourne View Hospital’ report. He was also a vocational learning assessor and has delivered a wide range of Mental Health, Positive Behaviour Management, and Autism Awareness trainings to front line mental health staff, teachers, GP’s and support workers.
He is a BACP qualified counsellor, experienced in working with children, young people and adults. Having trained as an integrative and relational psychotherapist, he is able to make use of a range of models and approaches to therapy. Furthermore, he places a great deal of emphasis on the need for a positive therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client.
Christopher is a highly experienced trainer who oversees all of the NWCH training. He ensures that all students receive detailed and informative feedback to support their learning and enjoys seeing people develop their skills and passion for the profession.
Penny Smith
Penny trained as a counsellor to advanced Diploma level and currently runs a private counselling practice in Lincoln. She also holds a diploma in CBT as well as a Bsc (Hons) degree in Psychology and has had over twenty years of experience in teaching and tutoring. Penny is a member of the BACP and an accredited Rewind Therapist. In addition to running her own private practice she has also worked with a local university, charity and not for profit organisation. Penny is highly enthusiastic in her approach to tutoring counselling and Psychology and offers a patient and caring approach to her students.
Sessions are a mixture of teaching; group work and practical role play exercises to develop counselling skills. Students study one main theory in depth (Integrative), and learn about three other theories – Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Humanistic. Students enhance their counselling skills and prepare for counselling practice in placement. The course involves self-reflection and encourages growth in self-awareness. The course covers a range of issues a client may present with, enabling the student to feel equipped to counsel when they finish the course. Each student receives comprehensive course materials including additional background reading, with a comprehensive reading list. Guidance and support is provided, to write the journals, study for the exam and complete the course criteria.
The course is accredited by AIM Awards and is a nationally regulated OFQUAL qualification.
Progression: The course can lead to employment in agency settings and registered status within the BACP or NCS. Successful candidates can also progress into independent practice.
We take pride in ensuring your learning experience is structured, supportive and enjoyable. All course tutors are qualified counsellors and registered with the BACP/NCS.
Our training environment is comfortable and inviting, located in Lincoln with free parking.
OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE PRIORITY ACCESS TO QUALITY CPD / EVENTS
You are provided with discounted rates to CPD and our annual conferences
You can apply using our online application form downloadable here, please email to: admin@nwcounsellinghub.co.uk
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You can also apply using a paper application form which can be requested by emailing admin@nwcounsellinghub.co.uk or calling 01522 253809
Once this is received we shall invite you in for an interview, the questions are provided beforehand, with a list of the documents we will need to see.
We also request two references – a professional one and a character one.
A deposit will be required on booking your place. Payment plans available – please contact admin@nwcounsellinghub.co.uk to discuss the options.
Please note we make every effort to ensure information within our website is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
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I don’t think I could recommend NWCH enough! My counsellor is great, I feel understood and hopeful and never judged. Thank you!
Young person Accessing NWCH Counselling Service
My son is opening up to Wayne about all aspects of losing his Dad - happy memories and the painful truth that he won’t be coming back. Wayne has taught him to acknowledge the pain but also remember the many happy times. The counselling he has had with Wayne has been invaluable.
Mum of her young son Accessing NWCH Counselling Service
Coming in for couples counselling, we were both nervous about how the session would work having not done anything like this before.
He listened to each of us and made it feel very light-hearted and easy. We were able to share our feelings and thoughts and Ian gently guided us to explain our views to help us see each other’s views and gave us things to think about for next week.
Couple Accessing NWCH Counselling Service
Personally, I was a very sceptical individual and initially attended as a good Will gesture to my family who had encouraged me to do so……. that being said I found myself to be able to talk to (let’s be honest, a stranger) about my life and its difficulties in an open and comfortable fashion……. don’t get me wrong I’m no soft touch! But I found it genuinely comforting to be able to do so! …. it makes me ask and look for answers from myself ….. rather than someone with a title telling me what’s wrong……,
Adult Accessing NWCH Counselling Service
The match of counsellor has meant my husband looks forward to his sessions & already is feeling happier & we as a family are seeing a difference. It is detail like this that makes asking for help via the NW Counselling Hub stand out – plus the reassurance all counsellors are qualified.
We cannot recommend the NW Counselling Hub enough and thank them for all they are doing for our family.
Adult Accessing NWCH Counselling Service
“We want to support our team when ‘life happens’. We asked NWCH to be our ‘go to’ support service for counselling and emotional support to help members of our team, if they need it, get them through some difficult personal issues such as bereavement and anxiety. The team at the hub are incredibly supportive and have provided a lifeline to our team”
Lincoln Employer referring employees to NWCH Counselling Service.
“NWCH have been providing counselling services to our employees for a few years now and I can honestly say that they have made a significant difference to many of their lives.
We are a company that believes in investing in our staff, and it is great to see when that investment is so profound and has such a positive impact, especially when it comes to people’s wellbeing.
Thank you NWCH, for enabling us to offer our teams such fantastic support and help to feel better when they face challenging times.”
HR Manager at Micronclean Ltd
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