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Level 4
QN: 603/6872/X
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King's Trust Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by KTQ. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 92 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
KTQ
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
92 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
King's Trust Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory
Development, motivation and goal achievement
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse key theories of human motivation and their relevance to counselling practice.
- Evaluate the impact of anger and frustration on client behaviour and motivation.
- Apply motivational interviewing techniques to support client goal achievement.
- Design a goal-setting plan tailored to individual client needs.
- Critically reflect on personal practice in supporting client motivation and goal achievement.
2
King's Trust Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory
Foundations of Counselling and Theory part 1: the Psychodynamic approach
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand theory in relation to the Psychodynamic Approach2.Understanding principles of counselling3. Be able to evaluate own practice
3
King's Trust Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory
Foundations of Counselling and Theory part 2: The Humanistic Approach
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the key theoretical concepts of the humanistic approach, including self-actualisation and the actualising tendency.
- Describe the core principles of person-centred counselling as developed by Carl Rogers.
- Apply humanistic principles such as empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard in simulated counselling scenarios.
- Evaluate your own counselling practice against the principles of the humanistic approach.
- Identify areas for personal and professional development based on self-evaluation.
4
King's Trust Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory
Foundations of Counselling and Theory part 3: the Cognitive Behavioural approach
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the key theoretical concepts of the Cognitive Behavioural Approach
- Analyse the process of contracting and assessment in CBT
- Develop a case formulation using CBT principles
- Evaluate own practice in applying CBT techniques
5
King's Trust Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory
Relationships, Bereavement and Loss
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the relevance of attachment theory to counselling practice
- Analyse the impact of sexual issues on intimate relationships
- Compare theoretical models of bereavement and loss
- Assess behavioural, cognitive, and emotional reactions to bereavement
- Reflect on personal practice in supporting clients with relationship and loss issues
6
King's Trust Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory
Stress, Anxiety and Self Defeating Behaviours
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the physiological and psychological responses to stress and anxiety.
- Compare different theoretical models of stress and anxiety.
- Evaluate a range of techniques for supporting clients to manage stress and anxiety.
- Analyse the psychological and environmental factors that contribute to self-defeating behaviours.
- Apply strategies to help clients overcome self-defeating behaviours.
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness of own practice in supporting clients with stress, anxiety, and self-defeating behaviours.
7
King's Trust Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory
Understanding evidence-based counselling practice
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the evidence base for the work of counselling2. Discuss the contribution research has made to key approaches to therapy3.Describe the limitations of research for therapy4. Describe the limitations of applying research data to therapy practice5. Discuss possible influences on the research process
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6872/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- KTQ
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2021