CPCAB accredited

CPCAB level 5 diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling (PC-L5)

Delivered in line with CPCAB standards, this qualification is designed for qualified counsellors who are ready to deepen their practice and move towards independent or more senior roles.

Course overview

• level 5 post-qualifying diploma for practising counsellors
• typically delivered part-time over one academic year
• around 120 guided learning hours
• focus on developing advanced therapeutic practice, including: Working safely, ethically and reflectively
• deepening theoretical integration
• strengthening client assessment and decision-making
• preparing for independent practice or senior roles

This course is ideal if you want to move beyond foundational counselling into more complex, autonomous practice.

 What you’ll be expected to do

As part of CPCAB requirements, you will typically need to:

• complete client work (minimum ~60 hours)
• attend clinical supervision alongside practice
• undertake personal therapy (minimum hours required)
• build a portfolio of evidence and written assignments
• complete an external assessment (case review)

This ensures you are developing both competence and ethical accountability in real practice.

Entry requirements

To enrol, you will  need:

• a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (or equivalent)
• to be aged 19+
• current or planned placement/client work access
• readiness for experiential and reflective learning

September 2026 enrolment – L&M counselling and training

Start date: September 2026 intake

Delivery: 20 sessions 
Part-time (typically)

• one day or evening per week across the academic year, online
• one weekend per month for the academic year, in person in Bexleyheath, Kent 

What makes this course different at L&M?

• trauma-informed training embedded throughout
• strong focus on safe practice with complex client work
• emphasis on ethical, reflective and sustainable counselling practice
• led by experienced counsellors, supervisors and CPCAB trainers

Fees and booking 

• total course fee: £2,500 
• deposit required to secure your place
• instalment options available

How to apply

• register your interest via lmcounsellingtraining.co.uk
• attend an informal discussion/interview
• provide evidence of Level 4 qualification
• confirm placement or plans for client work

Applications for September 2026 are now open. Places are limited to maintain a high-quality, supported learning environment.