CFI
Level 5
QN: 610/2772/8
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CFI Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Integrative Counselling Theory and Practice
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CFI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 474 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
CFI
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
474 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Counselling research
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for counselling research
- Be able to present and evaluate findings of research
2
Unit 1: Relationships, skills and practice in counselling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the therapeutic contract
- Understand the therapeutic relationship
- Understand multidisciplinary working in counselling
- Be able to carry out therapeutic sessions with clients
- Be able to reflect on client sessions
- Understand counselling practice
- Understand policies, procedures and legislation relating to counselling
3
Unit 2: Assessments and ethical practices in counselling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of assessments in counselling
- Understand the use of risk assessments
- Understand common mental health problems and symptoms of psychological distress
- Understand ethical frameworks
4
Unit 3: Counselling theories
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the person-centred theory
- Understand psychodynamic theory
- Understand Cognitive Behavioural Theory (CBT)
- Understand Gestalt theory
- Understand the integrative model
5
Unit 4: Equality, diversity and inclusion in counselling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in a counselling context
- Understand how equality, diversity and inclusion affects the relationship between counsellor and client
- Understand equality, diversity and inclusion legislation in the counselling context
6
Unit 6: Developing self-awareness as a reflective practitioner in counselling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how theories have influenced own practice as a counsellor
- Understand own role in group dynamics
- Understand the role of feedback in counselling
- Understand the role of professional development in counselling
7
Unit 7: Counselling placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to maintain appropriate records
- Be able to conduct client interactions
- Understand the importance of supervision and feedback
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/2772/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CFI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2023