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CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision TCSU-L6

Advance your practice with professional clinical supervision training delivered live online.

This training has deepened my supervision skills and prepared me to support others with confidence.

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Format

Part time, online (live)

Duration

7 months

Session frequency

2 days per month

Schedule

Sat & Sun, 9:30–16:30

Course overview

The CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision is a professional qualification designed for experienced counsellors ready to step into clinical supervision roles.

This live online course equips you with the expertise, abilities and confidence to supervise counselling practitioners ethically and effectively.

You will learn foundational and advanced supervision concepts, apply relational models such as the Seven-Eyed Model, and develop skills to support supervisees’ growth, self-reflection and progress.

This qualification enhances your professional credibility and prepares you to work as a supervisor in private practice or agency settings while meeting CPCAB standards and professional expectations.

This course is suitable for those who are

Qualified counsellors with post-qualification experience
Practitioners ready to develop clinical supervision skills
Those actively engaged in counselling practice with supervisees
Professionals aiming to offer supervision in agencies or private practice

Course tutors

This course is delivered by experienced CPCAB-recognised supervisors with a strong grounding in Person-Centred theory and supervision practice.

Our tutors guide you through live theory, case application, relational frameworks and reflective development in a live online environment.

Guest insights and structured feedback are embedded throughout the programme to support professional growth.

Professional outcomes after Level 6

Completing this supervision qualification prepares you to practise confidently and ethically as a clinical supervisor. You will be able to:

Support and guide supervisees through reflective supervision
Apply supervision frameworks ethically and professionally
Track and facilitate supervisee development
Navigate legal and ethical supervision considerations
Work in private practice or organisational counselling settings

Course timings and content

Course format, dates and schedule

Applications are currently open, with the next intake starting in February 2026.
This Level 6 course is delivered on a part-time basis.
The course runs over approximately seven months.
Teaching takes place fully online through live, tutor-led sessions.
Training is delivered over two days per month.
Sessions are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

What you will learn

This robust course covers key supervision competency areas including:

Professional supervision frameworks
Ethical and legal considerations in supervision
Building and maintaining the supervisory relationship
Developmental approaches to supervision
Principles of Person-Centred theory applied to supervision
Application of the Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision
Facilitating reflective practice and self-awareness
Exploring diversity, difference and creative approaches to supervision

Assessment

Certification is based on a comprehensive portfolio including:

Learning records
Two essays (each 2,500 words)
A case presentation
Tutor observations and feedback
Supervision logs
A self-review reflecting on your supervisory practice and development

Practice experience

You must be actively engaged in supervised counselling practice with supervisees during the course, ensuring you can apply supervision concepts in live relational work.

A minimum of 15 supervision practice hours is required to integrate and demonstrate the skills learned.

Fees and additional costs

Course fees are £1,800 plus 20% VAT, giving a total of £2,160. A deposit of £420 (including VAT) secures your place, with a payment plan of six monthly instalments of £290 (including VAT) also available.

Additional costs you may need to consider include:

Professional membership and indemnity insurance
Resources for personal supervision and reflective practice
Textbooks and learning materials

Entry and supervision requirements

Entry requirements

To join Level 6 supervision training you must:

Hold a recognised counselling qualification at Level 4 or Level 5 (or equivalent)
Have post-qualification experience in supervised client work
Have access to both supervisees and your own supervisory supervision
Hold a minimum of 450 client hours, meeting accreditation criteria

Study expectations

This is a live online course delivered once a month on Saturdays and Sundays from February 2026 for approximately seven months. You are expected to attend all sessions and engage actively with theory, practice and supervisory reflection.