Advanced Counsellor and Psychotherapist QLS Level 4
Enrol Anytime | Enrolment Fee £495
For those looking to deepen their therapeutic practice, this Level 4 course dives into advanced psychological theories and complex client issues. We explore cognitive behavioural techniques, dealing with trauma, and the ethical boundaries of professional psychotherapy. It is a rigorous programme designed to refine your skills and give you the confidence to handle challenging sessions effectively.
QLS course under Open Study College

Why Study Advanced Counsellor and Psychotherapist QLS Level 4?
Counselling is a type of talking therapy, allowing a person to talk about their problems and feelings in an environment that is both confidential and dependable. Counsellors are trained to listen empathetically helping you deal with any negative thoughts and feelings you have.
Psychotherapy allows you to look deeper into your problems and concerns, dealing with troublesome habits and a wide range of mental disorders.
Studying Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Level 4, you will develop your communication and interpersonal skills. You will learn how to examine a range of situations; examining the factors that lead to issues, becoming familiar with the models, types of therapy and related theory’s. You will also explore regulations of the profession and how trainees and qualified counsellors will be affected.
ACCPH Approved
This course is approved by the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists). At the end of this course, learners will be able to join and become a member of the ACCPH. The ACCPH is an independent self-regulated professional body for counsellors, psychotherapists and hypnotherapists.
Enrol Anytime | Enrolment Fee £495

Course Content
1. Defining counselling and psychotherapy
- Theoretical perspectives
- Development of counselling and psychotherapy
- Similarities and differences between counselling and psychotherapy
- Counselling and psychotherapy in context.
2 Core values and skills in counselling and psychotherapy
- Building the client-therapist relationship
- Competency skills
- Communication
- Applications of skills
- Transference and countertransference
- Monitoring generic skills
3 Models and approaches
- The psychodynamic approach
- Humanist/person-centred approach
- Personal awareness
- Experiential focusing
- Behavioural and cognitive approaches
- Using behavioural methods
- The systems model
- The psychosocial/life stage model
4 Counselling specialities
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Assessments Strategies and Skills in CBT
- Relationship counselling
- Family counselling
- Bereavement counselling
- Addiction counselling
5 Psychotherapy specialities
- Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)
- Brief therapy
- Transactional analysis (TA)
- Gestalt therapy
6 Practitioner strategies
- Business issues
- The therapy contract
- The psychotherapist’s responsibilities
- Health, safety and regulations
- Client assessment
You must successfully complete a series of assessments. Once all assessments and activities have been completed and you have met the required outcomes, you will then be awarded your certificate. The good news is, there is no final exam.
Awarding Organisation
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course). Learn Now Distance Learning College is a reseller for OSC.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality License Scheme website.
This course has been benchmarked at Level 4 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.
Will I need to pay anything else?
You will have no other fees to pay with this course. The course enrolment fee includes access to support, course materials, certification and registration with the awarding body.
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FAQs
How can I make payment for the enrolment fee?
You can enrol online right now by Card or PayPal (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and American Express). Alternatively, we also accept BACS transfer or we can send you a payment link.
Is this course online?
If we have given you the option of “online” or “paper” at the top of the page next to the enrolment fee, you will be able to choose one or the other. If no option is available, it means that the course offered is online only.
Do I have to be available at specific times during the day?
With our courses, we have learners from all over the world enrolled. Therefore, if we restricted your learning to certain times, not everyone would be available. All our courses are accessible 24/7 via our online secure portal. Any videos on your portal would be pre-recorded meaning you can work through your course at your own pace.
What if I need longer to complete the course?
We understand that circumstances change and sometimes things can take a little longer. If you go over the course period then talk to us. We can normally extend your support for a small additional fee.
What support do you offer with your courses?
You will have access to a dedicated personal tutor who will be there to help you through your assignments.
Will I need to pay anything else?
You will have no other fees to pay with this course. The course enrolment fee includes access to support, course materials, certification and registration with the awarding body.
What if I still have questions?
Please feel free to contact us by telephone or email with any further queries.
What can you do with Advanced Counsellor and Psychotherapist?
Counsellors often specialise in a particular area such as:
- bereavement support
- relationships
- addiction
With experience, you could set up your own practice.
You may also choose to train as a counsellor supervisor or trainer.
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