90 guided learning hours - Entry level completed level 4 counselling skills certificate- please see Post Qualification Courses
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
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
Guided Learning Hours - 450 - Taught over 2.5 years
We can provide placements for Lindum students within our Lindum Outreach division
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.
Guided Learning Hours - 480
120 UCAS credits available
Course Structure:
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:
Entry Level:
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.
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
To visit British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy CLICK HERE
To go to Lindum Counselling website CLICK HERE