Is this course for me?
At Greenwood we've developed an exciting L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling course for you to become a qualified counsellor. Step into training with a course that:
- Personally and professionally challenges you to grow and develop.
- Provide two engaged and experienced counsellors as your tutors, supporting your development.
- Industry-recognised guest speakers inspiring your learning (Year 2)
- Inspires your thinking and understanding of society, mental wellbeing and your emerging role as a counsellor.
Key information
The TCL4 course is split into two distinct years of study. In order to progress onto Year 2 you must be assessed as 'suitable for progression' at the end of Year 1. Our teaching and support is all in line with completion of the Diploma however progression onto Year 2 is not default.
At your induction we'll share all the information about assessment and progression.
Entry requirements
- Age 19+
- An interview
- A suitable Certificate in Level 2 Counselling Skills and CSTL3 Certificate in Counselling Studies or their equivalents. Please contact us to discuss your prior learning.
- A reference from your previous learning provider.
assessment
Assessment on this course occurs in 3 complimentary forms. Each type of assessment is planned by our Greenwood team and you will be supported to be assessed as proficient across all three areas:
Academic - The written work
Across the course you'll complete a range of written work to form a robust portfolio of evidence. This includes:
- Weekly homework
- Two essays
- A case study
Experiential - The skills practice
This is not just a text-book course. At Greenwood you'll regularly participate in practicing skills in our purpose-designed skills practice rooms.
Development - The personal development
Counselling skills is as much about behaviours as it is skills. As an ongoing assessment across the course you'll be assessed on how you're demonstrating the principle qualities aligned with this qualification such as:
- Respecting and adhering to boundaries.
- The ability to take feedback.
- The ability to respect and engage with difference and diversity.
We also include an internal assessment at the end of Year 1, to ensure that you're safe and suitably supported by your learning to go into client work. Don't worry, you'll receive all the necessary learning to sit this assessment with confidence.
Dates and times
Our TCL4 course totals 420 classroom hours. We spread this for 6 hours a day for 35 academic weeks (see our term dates here). For September 2025 we have one course running on the following day:
Monday: 10am - 4pm
Fees
Our Level 4 Therapeutic Diploma course is £3,100 per year (£6,200 in total for the 2 years - we won't increase the price between Year 1 and Year 2). This includes a deposit of £700 per year which is required to secure your place for each year. We offer a payment plan for you to spread the payments of your course into monthly instalments.
Our payment plan terms are as follows:
10 x monthly payments of £245 in Sept 2025 - June 2026 (inclusive) for Year 1.
Total: £3,150 (including a £50 administration fee)
Unfortunately our courses do not attract funding however we do support employer sponsorship.
What's included in the level 4 diploma in therapeutic counselling at greenwood?
We believe that a quality learning experience is more than just classroom hours. As well as our high-quality scheme of work, every Greenwood TCL4 course also ensures the following:
Industry leading guest speakers
We want you to learn from the best, so we invite them to Greenwood! During your second year of the TCL4 course we invite some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry to expand your learning experience and support your academic knowledge.
A stand-alone induction day
We don't take any time away from your learning. Our induction day will be outside of your guided learning hours, dedicated to answering your questions and preparing you for your course. We will make sure that all paperwork is completed and you're all set for session one.
Two dedicated tutors
Your TCL4 will be run by two tutors. You'll get the benefit of two different, yet complimentary teaching styles from your tutoring team as well as two tutor engaged in the assessment of your work. And with two tutors assigned, we'll provide you with continuity in your learning and efficient assessment turnaround.
Face-to-face teaching at our Keyworth Academy
Our courses are designed to be delivered face-to-face in our new academy in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire. Along with the main classroom area, our academy has three purpose-designed skills practice rooms as well as a break out room with library and a kitchen. Everything you need for an enjoyable 6-hour sessions with us.
Small class sizes
Our classes are limited to a maximum of 10 students. We provide you with a great range of peers to learn with, but class sizes that are small enough for you and your tutors to really get to know each other too.
Certified qualification
As with all of our courses, completion of the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling comes with an industry recognised qualification. All of our qualifications are certified by our awarding body, CPCAB.