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This Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling Course is a transformative journey of personal and professional growth, where you will acquire therapeutic skills and gain knowledge of psychological theories. Join us today to develop a solid foundation! Become a compassionate and competent psychotherapist and counsellor today!
This Course at a Glance
- Eligible to apply for insurance
- Expert-created course module
- Get trained by an industry expert
- Flexible Schedule Options
- Define psychotherapy and understand who needs psychotherapy
- Recognise the difference between counselling and psychotherapy
- Know how to manage stress and anger
- How to start your practice as a psychotherapist
- Identify the counselling approaches that can be made to treat depression
- Understand the responsibilities and qualities of a counsellor
Psychotherapy and Counselling Course Overview
If you have good active listening skills, are empathetic and nonjudgmental, and have a strong desire to help people improve their lives, this diploma in counselling and psychotherapy course
is for you. It covers the practical aspects of becoming a counsellor or psychologist to ensure that you follow professional norms and keep your safety in mind.
Learn how to help those who are dealing with emotional and mental issues by assisting them in identifying their problems and developing strategies to deal with them. Our Psychotherapy Training will teach you ways to set up a therapeutic environment.
Upon successful completion of this Level 4 Counselling Course, you will be equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to start your counselling practice, helping people overcome a number of mental illnesses and emotional difficulties.
Psychotherapy and Counselling Course Details

International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) is a leading accredited organisation that certifies and regulates alternative therapists, healers, and training providers around the world. After completing the IPHM accredited Child Behavioral Therapist course you will be eligible to apply for the insurance.
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this Level 4 Counselling Course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries
Introduction to the Course
- About the Instructor
- About the Instructor
Introduction to Psychotherapy
- What is ‘Psychotherapy’?
- Difference between ‘Counselling’ and ‘Psychotherapy’
- Who Needs Psychotherapy?
Therapeutic Relationship & Environment
- Setting Up Therapeutic Environment
- Listening Skills & Listening Stages
- Establishing a Positive Therapeutic Relationship
- Stress – And Anger Management
Approaches & Schools of Thought
- Person-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy & Psychoanalysis
- Gestalt Therapy
- Existential Psychotherapy
Types & Forms of Psychotherapy
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Group sessions (workshops)
- Couple psychotherapy
- Online (Skype) Therapy
Mental Health Conditions
- Psychotherapy for Depression
- Psychotherapy for Anxiety Disorders
- Psychotherapy for Schizophrenia
- Gender Identity Disorder (Gender Dysphoria)
- Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders
Helping the Client in Crisis
- Suicidal Thinking & Talking
- Self Harm Cases
- Relationship Breakdown
Working as a Therapist
- How to Set Up Own Practice
- Registration & Accreditation
- Where to Advertise Own Services
- Thank you & goodbye!
Child Counselling
- Psychology of Growth and Development
- The Development Cycle
- Parent, Child, Teacher Relationships
- The Complexities of Growth
- Introduction – Psychological Development
Therapeutic Language
- Conflict and Stress
- Behavioural Therapies
- Working with Children
- The Use of Language
- Memory
Psychological Issues
- Grief and Bereavement
- Exploring Grief and Letting Go
- Dysfunctional Families
- What is Co-Dependency
- Child Bullying and Child Abuse
This Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy Course is primarily aimed at:
- Therapist
- Psychologist
- Counsellor
- Aspiring psychologist/counsellor
- Students of Psychology
- Anyone working in any care or therapeutic setting
- However, it is not limited to a single career or field of endeavor.
You can also check out our popular Professional Psychotherapy Training Course and gain advanced therapeutic techniques, practical experience and a deep understanding of human behaviour while advancing your career.
- There are no academic entry requirements for this Level 4 Counselling Course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
- However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.
This Psychotherapy Training course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%.
Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully passing the Psychotherapy Training MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Besides, it will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate, which is £65.
Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy
After successfully passing the Level 4 Counselling Course MCQ exam, you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. You will get the CPD-accredited PDF certificate free of cost, which is included with the course. There is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy of the CPD-accredited certificate, which is £35.
Success Stories
Course Reviews
Google Reviews
3.9 Stars | 12 Reviews

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What an Impactful course
This is a very impactful psychotherapy and counselling course with amazing course materials, virtual learning classes, and tutor guidance and instructions that made it easier for me to understand the whole course.
William Wood
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Got Proper training and guidance
This course provided proper training and guidance to understand the mental health of psychological patients at my own pace with the help of instructors' guidance and enriching course materials. Now I don't find any issue to counsel any kind of patient.
Matilda Roberts
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Well structured course
This online training at Lead Academy just blew my mind with their amazing well-structured classes, and 24/7 tutor support and the experience and knowledge they provided were outstanding.
James Turner
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Loved the live chat option
The chat support provided by online platform is really responsive and helpful. I appreciate the spontaneous and easy access to support when I need it.
Chloe Scott
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Got Skills enhanced
This course was a great way to enhance my skills in counselling patients. The classes were flexible and affordable, and their support was top-notch.
Joshua Adams
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Guidance from industry experts
I highly recommend Lead Academy as the online course provider as they have these experts from this industry who know how to guide and train students with advanced knowledge.
Millie Wilson
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Comprehensive curriculum
This course covered the major parts of psychotherapy in an easy manner and how to counsel patients with a cool and calm mind. They also have this assessment which I find easy to complete.
Oliver Hughes
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Advanced training
I was having difficulty dealing with patients and they covered the most crucial topics and trained me with advanced counselling materials.
Isla Palmer
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Impactful course assessment
Their lessons, classes and the assessment would really make you prepared for any challenging mental health issues.
Joseph Turner
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Responsive customer support
Their response was quick and knowledgeable. It was reassuring that I had access to reliable support whenever I needed it.
Lily Roberts
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Recognised certification
I needed a psychotherapy course accredited by CPD UK for a job opportunity, Luckily Lead Academy’s course and experts' guidance was easy to follow and included effective training on counselling. I also received a CPD UK-accredited Certificate.
Samuel Clark
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Aid in career development
This course had advanced materials that you can never find anywhere else and the instructor was an expert who trained me with easy guidance and critical knowledge. Later on this course completion came in handy in my career development.
Ava Wright


William Wood
This is a very impactful psychotherapy and counselling course with amazing course materials, virtual learning classes, and tutor guidance and instructions that made it easier for me to understand the whole course.

Matilda Roberts
This course provided proper training and guidance to understand the mental health of psychological patients at my own pace with the help of instructors' guidance and enriching course materials. Now I don't find any issue to counsel any kind of patient.

James Turner
This online training at Lead Academy just blew my mind with their amazing well-structured classes, and 24/7 tutor support and the experience and knowledge they provided were outstanding.

Chloe Scott
The chat support provided by online platform is really responsive and helpful. I appreciate the spontaneous and easy access to support when I need it.

Joshua Adams
This course was a great way to enhance my skills in counselling patients. The classes were flexible and affordable, and their support was top-notch.

Millie Wilson
I highly recommend Lead Academy as the online course provider as they have these experts from this industry who know how to guide and train students with advanced knowledge.

Oliver Hughes
This course covered the major parts of psychotherapy in an easy manner and how to counsel patients with a cool and calm mind. They also have this assessment which I find easy to complete.


Isla Palmer
I was having difficulty dealing with patients and they covered the most crucial topics and trained me with advanced counselling materials.

Joseph Turner
Their lessons, classes and the assessment would really make you prepared for any challenging mental health issues.

Lily Roberts
Their response was quick and knowledgeable. It was reassuring that I had access to reliable support whenever I needed it.

Samuel Clark
I needed a psychotherapy course accredited by CPD UK for a job opportunity, Luckily Lead Academy’s course and experts' guidance was easy to follow and included effective training on counselling. I also received a CPD UK-accredited Certificate.


Ava Wright
This course had advanced materials that you can never find anywhere else and the instructor was an expert who trained me with easy guidance and critical knowledge. Later on this course completion came in handy in my career development.

FAQs
Level 4 qualification is thoroughly recognised as being equivalent to completing the first year of a bachelor's degree. Getting a Level 4 diploma will show that you have the knowledge, and skills in counselling.
No. A counsellor and a psychologist are two different types of professions. A counsellor provides guidance, support and advice to people to overcome emotional illness, but the psychologist studies human behaviours, emotions and mental processes.
A Counsellor, who is also entitled as a therapist, are life advising and coaching practitioners. With psychotherapists, you can resolve your emotional issues by modifying specific aspects of your life that make you vulnerable. The similarities are that both help people improve their mental state.
Yes, we do have an advanced diploma in psychotherapy course. After completing the diploma in psychotherapy and counselling course level 3, you can do the advanced diploma.
The Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy course is typically delivered online through our Lead Academy's learning platform, where you can access all the course materials and assignments at your own pace.
This Psychotherapy Training is accredited by CPD UK, which employers and professional organisations across the globe recognise. Upon completing this course, the chances of getting a job will increase with such qualifications as it will serve an additional merit to your profile.
Yes, you will get the course materials while doing the Child Behavioral Therapist course. The instructor will send the materials as necessary as the lecture videos. However, you must pay a minimal amount for the course materials.
For a CPD-accredited PDF certificate, it will take 24 hours; however, for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days.
Surely! You can access any Lead Academy course from anywhere in the world at any time.
After successfully purchasing the Level 4 Counselling Course, you will receive an email within 24 hours with the login details of your course. Kindly check your inbox, junk or spam folder, or you can contact our client success team via info@lead-academy.org
There's no need to worry if you didn't pass the exam or didn't get the required score. You can always retake the exam with better preparation.
You can browse our website to discover all the available options and find the perfect one for your career advancement. However, if you want to gain Level 6 counselling and psychotherapy skills as well, we recommend you join our Counselling and Psychotherapy Level 6 course and gain the necessary skills along with a recognised certificate.