Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People (CYP-L5)

Applications for 2025 intake are now closed - we are now accepting applications for 2026 intake and updated course details will be advertised in January – to register your interest please complete and submit your application form below…

This qualification is designed for qualified counsellors to acquire and practice the specialist knowledge, skills and competences to work effectively with children and young people aged 11-18. The course is entirely tutor assessed through group work, observations, assignments and projects. A wide spectrum of learning styles are catered for. The qualification will enable candidates to work as counsellors with this age group in a range of job and career opportunities, which include:

Kali Turabi is the core tutor on the Level 5 working with Children and Young People. She brings her extensive experience working in various mental health settings. She has worked with children and young people as an Art Psychotherapist in mainstream and special educational needs schools. She also facilitates Sand Play workshops.

  • A counsellor employed by a School or College

  • A counsellor in an agency or organisation which specialise in counselling children and young people

  • A private counsellor working for an external organisation such as a school, youth club, wellness/mental health setting

  • An independent practitioner wishing to extend their work to cover this age range

  • A youth worker in the community

  • An outreach worker with adolescents/teenagers

How do I apply?

To apply, please download and read the following info PDF before completing our online application form below. Applicants will be invited to attend an interview with a member of the tutor team.

Application Form

Please fill out the form below and a member of our team will be in touch…

Financial Support

For those experiencing financial constraints, the Banbury Counselling Academy is committed to inclusivity and so we offer flexible payment plan options to those who need them. We also offer several bursaries for those wishing to access our courses (subject to availability). We hope this flexibility will help us increase the numbers of those under-represented in the counselling and psychotherapy professions. Click here to find out more.