Level 6 Therapeutic Counselling Supervision Course in Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury College

Cost£1,600.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 6
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCPCAB awarding body

About this course

Level 6 Therapeutic Counselling Supervision Course in Shrewsbury. Classes run at Shrewsbury College, part-time during the day. This therapeutic counselling supervision qualification is designed for practising counsellors who want to move into a supervisory role. The course runs over one year, giving you time to balance study with work and other commitments. You will develop the knowledge and skills to supervise other counsellors professionally and ethically. Level 6 therapeutic counselling supervision classes cover supervision models, ethical frameworks, and the supervisory relationship.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for details of the course Level 6 CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Supervision. 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 models and approaches used in counselling supervision.
  • You'll develop skills to support and challenge supervisees effectively.
  • You'll apply ethical and professional frameworks to supervisory practice.
  • You'll examine the supervisory relationship and how it develops over time.
  • You'll reflect on your own practice as a supervisor.
  • You'll understand how to manage risk and safeguarding within supervision.

How you will learn

You will attend classroom-based sessions at Shrewsbury College throughout the year. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, group discussion, and reflective practice. Assessment includes written assignments and evidence of supervisory practice. You will build a portfolio demonstrating your competence as a counselling supervisor. Contact the centre directly for full details of assessment requirements for this course.

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

  • Counselling supervisor, overseeing the practice of qualified counsellors
  • Private practice supervisor, working independently with supervisees
  • Counsellor, continuing or expanding your client-facing practice
  • Counselling trainer or educator, supporting trainee counsellors
  • Employee assistance programme (EAP) supervisor, within workplace wellbeing services
  • Clinical lead, in a counselling service or charity setting

What you could study next

  • A Level 7 qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, or supervision would deepen your expertise and may open routes into senior clinical or academic roles.
  • A postgraduate certificate or diploma in counselling and psychotherapy supervision is a natural next step if you want to specialise further or work in higher education settings.
  • Continuing professional development (CPD) courses in specific therapeutic modalities can complement your supervisory practice.