Therapy North

Counselling Training · Tynemouth

Begin a career in counselling — or take it further

CPCAB accredited qualifications delivered face-to-face at House Seven, Tynemouth. Led by BACP registered therapists who are also qualified teachers.

Our courses

Two routes into counselling practice

TC-L4

BACP Approved Level 4 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

For those beginning a career in counselling

Duration
2 years part-time
Cost
£3,750 per year
Next intake
September 2026
Guided learning hours
420

A comprehensive two-year qualification giving you the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a qualified therapeutic counsellor. On successful completion you can register with the BACP as a qualified practitioner.

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CYP-L5

Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People

For qualified counsellors extending their practice

Duration
Post-qualifying
Cost
£1,800
Next intake
September 2026
Guided learning hours
120

A specialist post-qualifying diploma for qualified counsellors who want to extend their practice to work with children and young people in schools, agencies and private settings.

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Progression route

A clear path from first qualification to specialist practice

  1. 1

    Level 4 Diploma

    Two years part-time training in therapeutic counselling.

  2. 2

    BACP Registration

    Register as a qualified counsellor on successful completion.

  3. 3

    Level 5 Diploma

    Specialist post-qualifying training in CYP counselling.

  4. 4

    Specialist CYP Practice

    Work with children, young people and families in schools, agencies and private settings.

Already qualified? You may be able to join at Level 5 directly — get in touch to discuss your experience.

Our training team

Taught by practitioners, not just academics

Our training is led by BACP Registered Therapists who are also fully qualified teachers. Every tutor brings real clinical experience into the classroom — you will learn from people who work with clients every day, in the same building where you will train.

Where you will train

All training takes place face-to-face at House Seven, 7 Livingstone View, Tynemouth NE30 2PL — a professional wellness centre two minutes from Tynemouth Metro and the sea.

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