Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Course

Deepen your practice. Grow as a psychotherapeutic counsellor.

Take the next step in your professional development with the CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

An opportunity to extend your therapeutic knowledge, reflective practice and confidence in working with clients.
The next course starts on 24 January 2027.

Develop a deeper understanding of therapeutic work

Designed for qualified practitioners looking to build on their existing counselling training, this advanced course encourages you to explore the complexity of therapeutic relationships, deepen your understanding of client processes and integrate theory with ethical, reflective practice.

What you’ll explore

Advanced therapeutic skills

Develop the depth and flexibility of your counselling practice and your responsiveness to complex client needs.

Theory into practice

Strengthen your ability to connect psychotherapeutic concepts with your work in the counselling room.

Self-awareness and reflection

Explore your own responses, values and relational patterns as part of ongoing professional development.

Ethical practice

Consider professional boundaries, responsibilities and ethical decision-making in more complex situations.

The therapeutic relationship

Examine how the relationship between counsellor and client supports meaningful therapeutic change.

Professional growth

Build confidence in your identity as a practitioner through supported learning and reflective dialogue.

The themes above are an accessible overview,
not a substitute for the official CPCAB qualification specification or your centre’s approved syllabus.

Is this the right next step for you?

This course is intended for counsellors who have completed substantial practitioner training and want to progress their psychotherapeutic understanding and practice.

It may suit you if you are keen to work at greater depth, engage in critical self-reflection and develop your approach to more complex therapeutic work.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have prior practitioner-level counselling training and relevant experience. Please contact Lotus Training Co to confirm the current entry criteria and practice requirements.

Please check the confirmed entry criteria, attendance requirements, assessment arrangements and any practice-related obligations with the course team.

Course details at a glance

Dates & Timetable

One-year course, previously delivered fortnightly on Fridays, 9.45am–5pm. Next course starts 24 January 2027.

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Fees & funding

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

Assessment

Tutor assessment across seven learning outcomes including portfolio lwork and live practice sessions throughout the course.

Ready to deepen your counselling practice?

We’d love to hear from you.
Contact Lotus Training Co to request a prospectus,
discuss eligibility or find out about the next intake.

Next intake: 24 January 2027.
Please contact us to confirm fees and eligibility.

Contact us

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