career path

The CPCAB Model of practitioner development underpins their qualifications, it is informed by research which is continuing developing. They have a unique progression route, providing a clear pathway to become a qualified counsellor. The progression route is also directly linked to the service levels used when practicing as a counsellor.

The CBCAP model is shown below:

Level 2 Award in Understanding Substance Misuse (USM-L2)
Level 2 Award in introduction to Counselling Skills (ICSK-L2)
Level 2 Award in Effective Listening Skills (ELSK-L2)
 
 
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK-L2)
 
 
Level 3 Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies (CAST-l3)
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST-l3)
Level 3 Certificate in Life Coaching Studies(LCS-l3)
 
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling- BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification (TC-L4)
Level 4Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4)
Level 4Diploma in Life Coaching (LC-L4)
Year oneOpen University Foundation Degree in Counselling
Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (PC-L5)
Level 5Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory (CBT-L5)
Level 5Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People (CYP-L5)
Year twoOpen University Foundation Degree in Counselling
 
Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision (TCSU-L6)