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LEVEL 6 COURSES IN COUNSELLING SUPERVISION AND WORKING WITH CHILDREN

Level 6 Diploma in Counselling Supervision

Introduction

The Level 6 Diploma in Counselling Supervision is a professional qualification designed for experienced counsellors who wish to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to supervise other counselling practitioners.

Purpose and Aims

• To equip qualified counsellors with the theoretical and practical skills to supervise individuals and groups effectively.
• To deepen understanding of the ethical, legal, and professional standards involved in supervision.
• To foster reflective practice and the ability to support the professional development of supervisees.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must hold a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Significant post-qualification experience as a practising counsellor of at least two years

Course Structure and Content

The Level 6 Diploma in Counselling Supervision is part-time over 10 months. The curriculum covers:

• Theories and models of supervision (e.g., developmental, integrative, systemic approaches)
• Ethical and professional issues in supervision
• Supervision skills: contracting, feedback, evaluation, managing boundaries
• Group supervision and working with diversity
• Reflective practice and personal development
• Practical placement: supervised supervision practice
• Assessment: written assignments, supervision logs, case studies, observed practice, and journals.

Course Costs

The course fee is £1900. Payment can be made in full, or in instalments consisting of a £400 deposit and 10 monthly payments of £150.

Course Start Date:  Saturday 10th October 2026 10 am - 4 pm

Level 6 Advanced Specialist Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People

This course is designed for counsellors who are seeking to gain knowledge of, and competence in, working with children and young people (CYP) aged 4–18 years in order to practise with this age group in an ethical and effective way.

The course is underpinned with the BACP Competency Framework and training curriculum which provides the minimum standard to which counselling practitioners of children and/or young people should be trained and comprises stages 1 & 2 which constitutes the formal award. Additional CPD incorporating stage 3 may be available once the formal award has been achieved.

The course follows flexible Humanistic-Relational principals of counselling with an emphasis on experiential, creative and reflective practice. 

Key Study Areas:

Ethical and professional practice with Children and Young People
Child protection and safeguarding
Children and Young People’s cognitive, psychological and emotional  development and communication through a theoretical lens
The therapeutic relationship, framework and managing sessions across different settings
Mental Health in children and young people including pharmacology and treatment options
The theory and principles of the counselling approach for Children and Young People
Using play in counselling with younger clients
Collaborative assessments and risk assessments, including measures and monitoring outcomes
Working with equality and cultural diversity with Children and Young People and their families / support network
Engagement with children, young people’s parents / carers and multi-agency working
Holding the overall perspective

The Level 6 Advanced Specialist Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People is for:

Post-qualified counsellors who wish to begin working with children and young people.

Entry requirements:

Qualified Counsellor to a minimum Level 4 Diploma (core training must have included a 100hr clinical placement)
BACP registered member or equivalent professional body
Enhanced DBS
Two-character references stating suitability for working with children.  Referees must have known the applicant in a professional or personal capacity for a minimum of 2 years.  Ideally one of the referees will be your clinical supervisor.  Referees must not be a spouse, partner or relative.
Previous experience of working with children in a professional capacity is required.
Counselling Supervisor with established children and young people experience.
Currently in practice as a counsellor/psychotherapist
All applicants will undertake a course interview.

Personal Therapy:  Candidates will be expected to undertake personal therapy during the course if the course tutor or clinical supervisor consider this necessary to ensure safe client work.

Assessment:

Assessment for the course will include: Written assignments; Case study; Learning journals; Self and peer evaluation; Log of 50 or 100** clinical placement hours; Supervisor report and Supervision clinical log; Tutor observation and evaluation.

Fees: £1900 (can be paid by instalments of a £350 non-refundable deposit followed by 10 payments of £155 per month over the duration of the course)

Applications: Please email us for an application form – info@hbcounsellortraining.com

**Students on training courses who wish to work with children and young people (4-18) must complete 50 hrs supervised practice for each age group (4-10) and (11-18) Supervisors must be trained / experienced in working with the age group that is consistent with the age range of the course.