What’s included in our Psychological Trauma Therapy Level 5?

As part of this course, you will need to be working with clients, as many of your clients may have experienced psychological trauma. We will explore different approaches to trauma, including the medical model and the British Psychological Society's ‘Power Threat Meaning Framework’. You will develop an understanding of how to form an integrative framework to support yourself and your clients. This course combines theory with real-world application to build confidence, competence, and compassionate practice.

Why choose us?

This course provides opportunities to review case studies as an individual and as a group, allowing learners to respect and understand others' perspectives. Within this course, a variety of subjects incorporate theoretical and practical experiences. Please be aware that due to the nature of this course, self-awareness and support networks might be required. Training will include lessons on trauma-informed practice, group discussions, case studies, and skills practice. It will explore the history of trauma and different approaches to working with trauma, whilst increasing your self-awareness.

Awarding Body

The Counselling And Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) is a specialised awarding body managed by professional practitioners, supervisors, trainers, etc. It is the UK’s biggest provider of counselling qualifications, in which there are 130 recognised training centres in the UK with 10,000 candidates registered annually.

Ethical Framework

The BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in the Counselling Professions (2018) is central to the philosophy, approach and operation of the programme, and all programme training staff agree to work within it. The Ethical Framework can be downloaded from www.bacp.co.uk.

Course Requirements

Classes are held over Zoom, Thursday, 10 am-1 pm (3 hours) or Wednesday, 10am-1pm (3 hours). Students will be expected to be in supervised client work with a minimum of two clients per week. To commit to a reflective journal and regular self-care activities. To be a member of a professional body. To be aware that the content of the course may impact the student's well-being, therefore, be willing to enter personal therapy if the need arises.

Entry Requirements

23 years or over,

Completed the following courses:

  • CPCAB Level 2 Counselling Skills, (CSK-L2) or Equivalent
  • CPCAB Level 3 Counselling Studies, (CST-L3)
  • CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4)