BACP approved PDA in counselling supervision

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calendar_today 25th April - 26th September 2025, 9.30am - 4.30pm
person Counsellors and trainees
universal_currency_alt £995
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The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Counselling Supervision is designed to equip experienced counselling practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to take on a clinical supervisory role. Jointly awarded with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), this SCQF Level 11 qualification sets a consistent and nationally recognised standard for counselling supervision training. The course qualifies you to practice as a clinical supervisor in the UK.

Why choose this qualification?

  • Gain a qualification jointly awarded by BACP and the SQA.
  • Build advanced supervisory skills to support supervisees ethically and effectively.
  • Enhance your career prospects within counselling supervision.
  • Fulfil the increasing demand for qualified supervisors in counselling practice.

What you will learn

Through this comprehensive course, you will:

  • Understand the facilitative role and responsibilities of a counselling supervisor.
  • Explore the theoretical models and approaches that underpin professional supervision.
  • Gain practical experience in establishing and maintaining effective supervisory relationships.
  • Learn to support supervisees sensitively and ethically, enabling them to work effectively with their clients.
  • Develop leadership and management skills specific to group supervision settings.
  • Build competence in remote supervision using audio, text, email, and blended approaches.

Course entry requirements

To apply, candidates must:

  • Have a minimum of 450 client hours in counselling/psychotherapy practice.
  • Possess two years‘ post-qualifying experience.
  • Be a registered member of a professional body adhering to an ethical framework (e.g., BACP).
  • Have appropriate supervision arrangements in place with access to at least two supervisees.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of remote supervision tools and practices.

Course delivery and application

This course is delivered entirely online via Zoom, offering flexibility and accessibility for learners. Sessions are interactive, with a blend of live lectures, group discussions, and practical exercises.

More details and the application form for this course can be found on The Spark website.

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The Spark Counselling is a leading provider of couples counselling, marriage counselling, individual counselling and school-based counselling in Scotland. This is complemented by a wide range of training programmes facilitated by professional counsellors, delivered at our SQA-accredited training centre.