Level 5 Counselling Children and Young People Course in Shrewsbury. Classes run at Shrewsbury College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 30 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll develop the specialist knowledge and skills needed to counsel children and young people in a range of settings. The counselling children and young people classes cover therapeutic approaches, child development, safeguarding, and ethical practice. This level 5 counselling children and young people qualification is designed for those working toward a counselling role with younger clients.
Who this course is for
Please see our website for details of the course Level 5 CPCAB Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People. Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives students greater choices and dedicated subject resources at different campus locations and is proud to offer the largest and most flexible curriculum offer within Shropshire, comprising of A Levels, Vocational Diplomas, Apprenticeships and Higher Education qualifications.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for details
What you will learn
You'll explore therapeutic models and how they apply to working with children and young people.
You'll develop skills in building safe, effective counselling relationships with younger clients.
You'll study child and adolescent development and how it shapes counselling practice.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
You'll examine ethical and professional frameworks for counselling practice.
You'll reflect on your own practice through supervision and self-evaluation.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Shrewsbury College. You'll take part in skills practice, group discussion, and reflective exercises. Assessment typically includes written assignments, case studies, and evidence of supervised counselling practice. You'll build a portfolio of work across the course to demonstrate your competence and understanding.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Shrewsbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Counsellor for children and young people, working in schools or charities
Youth support worker, helping young people with emotional and social challenges
School counsellor, providing therapeutic support within an education setting
CAMHS support worker, assisting in child and adolescent mental health services
Family support worker, offering guidance to families and young people in crisis
Voluntary sector counsellor, working with youth-focused organisations
What you could study next
Level 6 or Level 7 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or Psychotherapy: for those wanting to practise at an advanced level or work toward professional accreditation with bodies such as BACP.
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy: university-level study for those looking to specialise further or move into clinical supervision roles.
