Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People (CYP-L5)
When: Saturday mornings from 27th September
Guided learning hours: 120
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
Term Dates Level 5
Autumn Term - Week Commencing 22nd September 2025
Reading Week - Sat 18th October 2025
Autumn Half Term - Monday 27th October 2025 - Friday 31st October 2025
Christmas Break - Monday 22nd December 2025 - Friday 9th January 2026
Spring Term - Week Commencing Monday 12th January 2026
Spring Half Term - Monday 16th February 2026 - Friday 20th February 2026
Easter Break - Monday 30th March 2026 - Friday 17th April 2026
Summer Term Week Commencing Monday 20th April 2026
Summer Half Term - Monday 25th May 2026 - Friday 29th May 2026
Summer Break - Week Commencing 29th June 2026
Entry Requirements: CPCAB Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 Diploma
Fees £2,100
Payment Plans available on request – following offer a non-refundable deposit of £350 is required to secure your place.
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.