Counselling Courses

New Course for 2025 - Level 5 Diploma in Integrative Counselling Skills and Theory 

90 guided learning hours - Entry level completed level 4 counselling skills certificate- please see Post Qualification Courses

Counselling Skills Certificate - Level 3  

Due to the number of free and low cost level 2 and 3 courses being offered we are no longer offering a This is the foundation course that will lead you to a counselling qualification.

Please go to level 4 option to see course details


Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory

Our level 4 diploma has a new format to include the essential skills that were originally taught as level 3. For that reason there will be no academic entry level.

We will teach you skills to work at a deeper level with complex issues and allow you to practice and develop different theoretical styles to find the best way to work that suits your clients’ needs and your personality.

After successful completion of this course you will be a qualified counsellor. You can then apply for full membership and continue your journey towards accreditation.

A minimum of 100 hours placement is required for this qualification

Course Reference L05-24

Enrolling now for October 2025 intake

Course cost £5500

Deposit £500.00 followed by 25 consecutive monthly payments of £200

  • Personal & professional development through inclusive practice
  • Developing empathic communication for effective therapeutic relationships
  • Ethical Framework in counselling
  • Self-awareness through reflective practice
  • Theoretical perspectives in counselling
  • working with grief & loss, family influence, adult survivors of abuse
  • Theoretical approaches - Carl Rogers - Person Centred - Gestalt - Introduction to Transactional analysis - Introduction to CBT - Sigmund Fred & the psychodynamic approach - Behaviourists - Childhood development.

Guided Learning Hours - 450 - Taught over 2.5 years

We can provide placements for Lindum students within our Lindum Outreach division

 Level 5 in Therapeutic Counselling - See post qualification page





When you complete a combined Level 4 Diploma & BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) with Lindum College you will also be awarded our Level 4 Diploma in Counselling skills & theory and BTEC - HNC in counselling and Applied Psychology. The guided learning hours will be 480 and include 50 hours of your level 3 certificate. This course does meet the BACP membership and accreditation requirement & you will be eligible to apply for full membership.

Our level 4 diploma will teach you skills to work at a deeper level with complex issues and allow you to practice and develop different theoretical styles to find the best way to work that suits your clients’ needs and your personality.

After successful completion of this course you will be a qualified counsellor. You can then apply for full membership and continue your journey towards accreditation.

  • Personal & professional development through inclusive practice
  • Developing empathic communication for effective therapeutic relationships
  • Preparing for research
  • Ethical Framework in counselling
  • Self-awareness through reflective practice
  • Theoretical perspectives in counselling
  • Individual differences
  • Digital approaches in the caring professions

Guided Learning Hours - 480

120 UCAS credits available

Course Structure:

  • Teaching time
  • Personal awareness & development
  • Group discussions
  • Experiential
  • Home Study
  • Written assignments
  • Presentations

480 hours - Classroom (30% may be taught online)

240 hours - Home Study

100 hours - Placement

Please note - Lindum Outreach (Our sister company) offers placements for Lindum College students.)

Course Costs:

  • £6500

Entry Level:

  • Prospective students may need to attend an interview to assess their suitability for this course

After successful completion of our L4 Diploma and combined HNC you will be awarded a Higher National Certificate L4 and will have the option to continue onto the Level 5 Higher National Diploma

You will be eligible to apply for full membership of BACP

You will be invited to a Lindum College Cap and Gown graduation event to celebrate your success.





Contact Details

Lindum College Ltd

Greetwell Place

Limekiln Way

Greetwell Road

Lincoln LN2 4US

Contact Details:

Phone: 01522 244200

Jane Bellamy: 07590 474812

Ainslie Goddard: 07802 814304

Email: info@lindumcollege.org  

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