AIM
Level 4
QN: 610/5307/7
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 750 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
750 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Counselling Clients Experiencing Anxiety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the theories and features of anxiety
- Understand the use and application of counselling technique when working with anxiety
- Understand key challenges and risks when working with people who are experiencing anxiety
2
Counselling Clients Experiencing Depression
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the theories and features of depression
- Understand the use and application of counselling technique when working with depression
- Understand key challenges and risks when working with people who are experiencing depression
3
Counselling Clients Experiencing Stress
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the theories and features of stress
- Understand the use and application of counselling technique when working with stress
- Understand key challenges and risks when working with people who are experiencing stress
4
Counselling Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand professional responsibilities to practice ethically and safely as a counsellor2 Understand therapeutic process3 Understand how to manage common challenges in counselling practice4 Understand common issues seen in counselling practice5 Be able to develop own attributes and qualities essential to counselling6 Be able to demonstrate skills to practice as a counsellor.7 Be able to engage in reflective practice and supervision to manage challenges and develop own counsellingpractice
5
Counselling Theory: A Chosen Approach
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the key concepts of a theoretical approach to counselling2 Understand the application and limitations of using one chosen theoretical approach to counselling3 Understand how one chosen approach can be applied to time limited therapy
6
Counselling: Blended Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the key aspects of online, phone therapy (OPT) and emerging technologies2 Understand the advantages and disadvantages of blended practice3 Be able to employ a blended practice approach with clients
7
Introduction to Counselling Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the theoretical models of developmental stages of childhood and young people
- Understand the use and application of counselling skills when working with children and young people
- Understand challenges and risks when working with children and young people
8
Introduction to Counselling Clients Experiencing Addictive Behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the theories and features of addictive behaviour
- Understand the use and application of counselling technique when working with addictive behaviour
- Understand key challenges and risks when working with people who are experiencing addictive behaviour
9
Introduction to Counselling Clients Experiencing Grief
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the theories and features of grief2 Understand the use and application of counselling skills when working with grief3 Understand key challenges and risks when working with people who are experiencing grief
10
Introduction to Counselling Clients Experiencing Trauma
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the theories and features of trauma2 Understand the use and application of counselling skills when working with trauma3 Understand key challenges and risks when working with people who are experiencing trauma
11
Introduction to Transactional Analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key concepts of transactional analysis
- Understand the application and challenges of using transactional analysis in counselling
- Understand how a transaction analysis can be applied to time limited therapy
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5307/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2026