Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
When: Thursday mornings from 25th September
Our Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling qualification fully meets the competences outlined in SCoPEd Column B. The SCoPEd framework is a ground-breaking shared standards framework, developed by six Professional Standards Authority accredited bodies, including the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, which represent approximately 75,000 professionals. With sufficient practice hours, it paves the way for candidates to achieve membership and accreditation with reputable professional associations in counselling, recognised by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). This course is entirely tutor assessed, allowing participants to evidence their learning through group participation and observations, assignments and projects. All learning styles are supported in this environment.
Rachel Young, co-founder of the Banbury Therapy Group is the core tutor on the Level 5 Diploma. She is a Gestalt Practitioner and is passionate about working somatically and creatively. She has many years of experience working with clients with complex presentations such as addiction and eating disorders.
We have designed our Level 5 Diploma curriculum to address important aspects of in-depth counselling work, including:
Understanding and working with trauma
Bodywork
Attachment Theory
Working with complex mental health presentations including diagnosed Personality Disorders
Working at depth relationally
Understanding implicit and complex interpersonal dynamics
Adapting skills to support a range of neurodivergent needs
Working creatively
Guided learning hours: 120
Term Dates Level 5
Autumn Term - Week Commencing 22nd September 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 22nd 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.