CPCAB Counsellor Training fully meets the requirements of Column A in the SCoPEd framework

Did you know that CPCAB’s Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4) aligns perfectly with the SCoPEd framework's Column A requirements, making it the key to entering a fulfilling career in counselling?

This qualification empowers you to confidently enter the world of counselling and gain recognition for your professional expertise from employers, clients, and industry bodies. The Diploma strengthens the valuable foundations laid in our Level 2 and Level 3 courses, nurturing safe, effective, and compassionate practitioners through exceptional, hands-on training at every stage of your journey. Best of all, it's fully aligned with the SCoPEd framework, ensuring you're well-prepared to move into the rewarding world of counselling practice.

What is SCoPEd?

The SCoPEd framework is an exciting collaboration among leading UK professional associations, including the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), and the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC). This framework sets clear professional standards, outlining the essential knowledge, skills, and competencies for various counselling and psychotherapy practice levels. Column A highlights counsellors with qualifications such as our Level 4 Diploma, demonstrating the expertise needed to practice safely and effectively in diverse settings. It's an invaluable framework for practitioners and clients alike.

Why does this matter to you?

Professional Recognition: With this qualification, you’ll be recognised within a national framework, opening doors to membership of key professional bodies and ensuring your skills are respected.

Boost Your Employability: A qualification that fully meets the SCoPEd requirements makes you an attractive candidate for many employed roles that value qualified, competent counsellors. Employers such as:

NHS, schools and educational settings

Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs)

Charities and non-profit organisations

Community and corporate organisations

Subject specialist counselling agencies

Client Confidence: Clients will feel confident knowing you meet national standards, fostering their trust in your ability to deliver safe, ethical, and effective counselling services with care and professionalism.

Discover CPCAB Training

At CPCAB, we take pride in our distinctive training approach that nurtures both your technical skills and essential qualities like compassion and ethical awareness. Our Level 4 Diploma provides engaging live training and collaborative learning experiences centred around human connection, all aligned with the professional standards of the SCoPEd Column A requirements.

By choosing CPCAB, you’re becoming part of a vibrant community that celebrates the power of human connection and transformative counselling. Check out our progression route, explore the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma today, and embark on your journey towards a fulfilling counselling career.

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