CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision (TCSU-L6)

Step into supervision with confidence & care

Deepen your reflective practice, support fellow practitioners and develop the knowledge and skills to become a clinical counselling supervisor.

The next course starts on Sept 2027.

Support the people who support others

Clinical supervision offers counsellors a space to reflect, develop and practise safely. Becoming a supervisor means learning to hold that space with curiosity, compassion, professional integrity and an awareness of the wider therapeutic relationship.

At Lotus Training Co, our approach values mindfulness, thoughtful reflection and the whole person. We believe excellent supervision begins with presence, self-awareness and an openness to learning.

  • Award: CPCAB Level 6 Certificate

  • Code: TCSU-L6

  • Guided learning: minimum 90 hours

  • Total qualification time: 328 hours

  • Minimum age: 19

  • Practical requirements: at least 15 hours of supervision work and 5 hours of supervisory supervision

These are CPCAB qualification requirements, not a confirmed Lotus timetable.

Skills for thoughtful, ethical supervision

Reflective relationships

Build supportive supervisory relationships that balance challenge, encouragement and professional growth.

Ethics & responsibility

Explore boundaries, accountability, safeguarding and the responsibilities involved in overseeing client work.

Supervision in practice

Develop your capacity to use supervision frameworks, give constructive feedback and respond to complex clinical situations.

Self-awareness

Notice your own responses and use reflection and mindfulness to support your supervisory presence.

Difference & inclusion

Consider diversity, power, identity and context within the supervisory relationship.

Professional confidence

Grow into a supervisory identity grounded in your experience as a practising counsellor.

Designed for experienced practitioners

This qualification is intended for counsellors who have developed substantial supervised client-work experience and are ready to explore a clinical supervision role.

CPCAB entry routes include: a relevant Level 5 counselling diploma (or equivalent) plus at least one year of post-qualifying supervised client work; or a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (or equivalent) plus at least two years of post-qualifying supervised client work.

All applications are subject to an individual suitability and experience assessment.

Experience, reflect, grow

As part of the qualification, you will need to work with supervisees while continuing your own counselling practice under supervision.

CPCAB requires a minimum of 15 hours of clinical supervision work with supervisees and 5 hours of supervisory supervision , as well as participation in training-group supervisory supervision.

Assessment includes a portfolio demonstrating the qualification requirements. We can discuss practical arrangements when you enquire.

Professional standards.
Human connection.

Our training ethos combines professional learning with compassion, mindfulness and personal development. We aim to create a reflective environment in which experienced counsellors can deepen their practice and feel supported as they move into new professional responsibilities.

Course details at a glance

Dates & Timetable

Starts Sept 2027. More details to be announced closer to the time.

Fees & funding

Course costs £2,800, with a £500 deposit and instalment plan of 10 payments of £230.00.

Ready to take your practice further?

Whether you’re ready to apply or simply exploring the possibility of becoming a supervisor,
we’d love to hear from you.

Next intake: Sept 2027
Please contact us to confirm fees and eligibility.

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