The list is not limited to these 3 routes, people mix and match their counselling qualifications, but what matters is that you get 100 hours of supervised client hours on an accredited course and get yourself registered with the BACP before you start working as a counsellor. Good luck!
Super helpful info! I've gone down the first route, because it made sense for me time/money wise, and I'll be able to work within private practice at the end of level 4, in 2024! Good luck with the rest of your masters :)
@@amberhepburn-taylor5916 Amber did you do your L2 / 3 at the same college? I wanted to start my L3 in Sep but the college does not accept online level 2
@@gentletouchpodcast9095 Yes I did level 2 and 3 online because it was during the pandemic. I think I missed out on a lot of practical work, and real time tutor feedback. Because of this I noticed a BIG step up from level 3 to 4. Does the level 3 college accept other training or experience? A lot of my class mates didn't do a level 2 because they had previous experience in similar fields, or transferable skills.
Hi Ceee , do you have a video on the potential earnings you could make and what band you will come out at ? Can you work for the NHS and Private sector ?
Hi, no I don’t have a video on how much you could make as a counsellor but I have a few videos on counselling jobs where you can see the salary of various counselling jobs. 1. ruclips.net/video/Xn_ZHj6qPz0/видео.htmlsi=0SIrHAh6EtGvKTaR 2. ruclips.net/video/Rkn0A7kp32E/видео.htmlsi=ehykOC1z2NRsMyax And yes, you can work for both the NHS and the private sector at the same time
Love your vids, can i just ask when you did your diploma, did you have an entry test just to test how well you understand the style youll be studying etc and did you get through first time. It took me 5 😂 5 times lol.. And can I just ask once you're full qualified how much do you expect to charge an hour❤❤
Hey, thank you! I didn’t have to do an entry test, I didn’t know there was one lol. Once I’m qualified, I’m not 100% sure but it will vary for different groups of people so anything between £30-£50 when I’m starting out
@@ceethecounsellor it was a test to see if you could reference etc a certain style eg harvad style ..before you got on the course. You could do it however much times you could till you passed, then your able to start the course and 30 to 50 an hour isn't bad at all..how much clients do you realistically expect to average or do a day
@optimisticrealismx5829 that’s interesting, this is the first I’m hearing of it. Thank you for sharing and I’m not sure yet, but I don’t see myself having more than 6 clients in one day and I will have certain days where I’m off too
I’m currently turning 18 in august. I’m thinking about going route 1. But I just am thinking about finances. I’m trying to achieve at least a level 4. I’m currently caring for my mum who has a mobility issues. Do you think there would be some type of acceptance in finances if your looking after someone??
Hi Stacy! I know they have loans for the course, but i don't know if you can get more if you're a carer. If i find out, i will leave another comment, but if not, good luck with your journey ❤️
Congratulations, I wish you the best on your course! And some colleges will be strict on that, I think my tutor was generous because I had a psychology degree which had a counselling module, so that's why she let me onto level 3 straight away.
Hi Cee, thank you so much for your video! I really want to do counselling/psychotherapy, but I’ve already got a masters degree in psychology… do you think it’s worth doing another masters in counselling? I’m still not sure what the difference is between the level 4 diploma and the master’s degree, apart from the longer placement hours for the masters🤔
Hi Grace, thank you very much! The other difference is that the diploma is 2 years but the masters is 3 year and will cost a lot more. The level 4 limits your job options compared to the master's degree. I don't think you have to do another 3 years of the masters, you may be able to skip ahead and do 1 or 2 years but, it's worth asking a few universities what they say. A lot of places look for accredited counsellors with a lot of placement hours behind them which is not possible with a level 4 (accreditation status is 400 hours of placement)
I was doing Engineering for my bachelor degree and then I am doing Psychological Science(Conversion) accredited by BPS for my master degree. Which route should I go?
Hi, I would recommend after your conversion course, (1) you could do a counselling bachelors degree or (2) a level 2 counselling diploma which would allow you to do a masters degree. (3) But if you didn’t want to do a masters degree, you could do more diplomas up to level 4 or 5. I hope that helps 😊
May I ask something? If I've done a counselling bachelor's degree (100 placement hours), to be able to have 450 placement hours, do i need to take both master's degree and phd in counseling?
So, I checked, you can gain the rest of your supervised hours either at a placement or at your counselling job, you will need to get a supervisor and alert the BACP first. You will then have to do a piece of work after you 450 hours before being accredited. Hope that helps
Hey Daniel, you can start by doing a diploma which can allow you to get onto a master's course or, you can do a counselling degree which i think you'll be eligible for. Good luck, wish you all the best
Hey I completed a BA in Sociology and I currently practice child protection social work with a postgraduate diploma in Social work. What do you think will be the best route for me ?
Hey, you could go do a 3 year master's degree or you could probably start from level 2 or 3 counselling skills diploma and your work way up to level 5. Hope that helps, wish you the best!
@@ceethecounsellor hey thank you for replying, much appreciated. I would still want to work as a social worker while studying and my worry is completing a MA will be intense with the workload. Is there any fast track schemes or part time options available?
You're welcome. Most of the MA's if not all of them are part-time. University once a day, the rest of the workload is up to you to manage. 2nd and 3rd year will need an extra day or 2 for placement. You can still work alongside your studies
Heyy cee! I'm from india and I completed my graduation in psychology. Now I'm interested in doing my masters in counselling psychology further! Is that possible?
@@ceethecounsellor I tink there's a confusion, I meant I did my bachelors in psychology😅😆 I completed my bachelor's and now I'm interested in doing my msc in counselling psychology. Is it possible? I'm so sorry to confuse you, love love.
No I understood everything you said and I said it’s possible for you to do your msc and I was also congratulating you for getting your bachelor’s degree
The list is not limited to these 3 routes, people mix and match their counselling qualifications, but what matters is that you get 100 hours of supervised client hours on an accredited course and get yourself registered with the BACP before you start working as a counsellor. Good luck!
Super helpful info!
I've gone down the first route, because it made sense for me time/money wise, and I'll be able to work within private practice at the end of level 4, in 2024! Good luck with the rest of your masters :)
So happy for you Amber! And thank you so much for your kind comment 😊
Hi Amber , how are you finding it ?
Hey, I'm really enjoying it thank-you. Can't believe I've only got a few months left!
@@amberhepburn-taylor5916 Amber did you do your L2 / 3 at the same college? I wanted to start my L3 in Sep but the college does not accept online level 2
@@gentletouchpodcast9095 Yes I did level 2 and 3 online because it was during the pandemic. I think I missed out on a lot of practical work, and real time tutor feedback. Because of this I noticed a BIG step up from level 3 to 4.
Does the level 3 college accept other training or experience? A lot of my class mates didn't do a level 2 because they had previous experience in similar fields, or transferable skills.
Glad to hear about all the different routes. It was very informative, thanks!
You're very welcome Chris!
hi Cee, thankyou for this video! Is the path to becoming a family therapist in the UK similar to this?
Hi aanisa, I’m not sure if it is. But i can look into it and make a video about it soon
Hi Ceee , do you have a video on the potential earnings you could make and what band you will come out at ? Can you work for the NHS and Private sector ?
Hi, no I don’t have a video on how much you could make as a counsellor but I have a few videos on counselling jobs where you can see the salary of various counselling jobs.
1. ruclips.net/video/Xn_ZHj6qPz0/видео.htmlsi=0SIrHAh6EtGvKTaR
2. ruclips.net/video/Rkn0A7kp32E/видео.htmlsi=ehykOC1z2NRsMyax
And yes, you can work for both the NHS and the private sector at the same time
Love your vids, can i just ask when you did your diploma, did you have an entry test just to test how well you understand the style youll be studying etc and did you get through first time.
It took me 5 😂 5 times lol..
And can I just ask once you're full qualified how much do you expect to charge an hour❤❤
Hey, thank you! I didn’t have to do an entry test, I didn’t know there was one lol. Once I’m qualified, I’m not 100% sure but it will vary for different groups of people so anything between £30-£50 when I’m starting out
@@ceethecounsellor it was a test to see if you could reference etc a certain style eg harvad style ..before you got on the course. You could do it however much times you could till you passed, then your able to start the course and 30 to 50 an hour isn't bad at all..how much clients do you realistically expect to average or do a day
@optimisticrealismx5829 that’s interesting, this is the first I’m hearing of it. Thank you for sharing and I’m not sure yet, but I don’t see myself having more than 6 clients in one day and I will have certain days where I’m off too
@@ceethecounsellor oh good for you, 😊 thanks for your help, videos are very helpful too
@optimisticrealismx5829 you’re welcome, I’m glad you’ve found them helpful 🙏🏾
I’m currently turning 18 in august. I’m thinking about going route 1. But I just am thinking about finances. I’m trying to achieve at least a level 4. I’m currently caring for my mum who has a mobility issues. Do you think there would be some type of acceptance in finances if your looking after someone??
Hi Stacy! I know they have loans for the course, but i don't know if you can get more if you're a carer. If i find out, i will leave another comment, but if not, good luck with your journey ❤️
@@ceethecounsellor thank you 😊 you’re the sweetest
I am going to do the Route 2/Masters Route. My college still wanted me to do the Level 2 though.
Congratulations, I wish you the best on your course! And some colleges will be strict on that, I think my tutor was generous because I had a psychology degree which had a counselling module, so that's why she let me onto level 3 straight away.
@@ceethecounsellor Thankyou! I am the end of the level 2 looking forward to the journey x
Hi Cee, thank you so much for your video! I really want to do counselling/psychotherapy, but I’ve already got a masters degree in psychology… do you think it’s worth doing another masters in counselling? I’m still not sure what the difference is between the level 4 diploma and the master’s degree, apart from the longer placement hours for the masters🤔
Hi Grace, thank you very much! The other difference is that the diploma is 2 years but the masters is 3 year and will cost a lot more. The level 4 limits your job options compared to the master's degree. I don't think you have to do another 3 years of the masters, you may be able to skip ahead and do 1 or 2 years but, it's worth asking a few universities what they say. A lot of places look for accredited counsellors with a lot of placement hours behind them which is not possible with a level 4 (accreditation status is 400 hours of placement)
@@ceethecounsellor Thank you so much for your reply! Will take this into consideration :')
You’re very welcome x
I was doing Engineering for my bachelor degree and then I am doing Psychological Science(Conversion) accredited by BPS for my master degree. Which route should I go?
Hi, I would recommend after your conversion course, (1) you could do a counselling bachelors degree or (2) a level 2 counselling diploma which would allow you to do a masters degree. (3) But if you didn’t want to do a masters degree, you could do more diplomas up to level 4 or 5. I hope that helps 😊
May I ask something? If I've done a counselling bachelor's degree (100 placement hours), to be able to have 450 placement hours, do i need to take both master's degree and phd in counseling?
AND If i want to go be CBT therapist, after all 450 placement hours, will i have the potential of taking a CBT course?
No, you don't need to do a master's and PhD, you can gain the hours by doing other placements after your degree. I will double check
@@alanemar4742 Yes, you can do a CBT course even without doing 450 placement hours
So, I checked, you can gain the rest of your supervised hours either at a placement or at your counselling job, you will need to get a supervisor and alert the BACP first. You will then have to do a piece of work after you 450 hours before being accredited. Hope that helps
hey hope you’re good. just wanted to ask is there anyway to get into counselling after doing a mental health nursing degree
Hey Daniel, you can start by doing a diploma which can allow you to get onto a master's course or, you can do a counselling degree which i think you'll be eligible for. Good luck, wish you all the best
will my nursing degree permit me to skip level 2&3?
You might able to skip level 2 if they allow you to, but I don't know about level 3 because that one is essential for anything you want to do after
Hi Ceee , what did you say at 1:45 ? 🥺
“I would encourage you to do personal therapy because it will help you to understand counselling a bit more”
Hey I completed a BA in Sociology and I currently practice child protection social work with a postgraduate diploma in Social work. What do you think will be the best route for me ?
Hey, you could go do a 3 year master's degree or you could probably start from level 2 or 3 counselling skills diploma and your work way up to level 5. Hope that helps, wish you the best!
@@ceethecounsellor hey thank you for replying, much appreciated. I would still want to work as a social worker while studying and my worry is completing a MA will be intense with the workload. Is there any fast track schemes or part time options available?
You're welcome. Most of the MA's if not all of them are part-time. University once a day, the rest of the workload is up to you to manage. 2nd and 3rd year will need an extra day or 2 for placement. You can still work alongside your studies
hey nice sharing
Thank you for watching!
From wich uni of uk are you doing your msc from dear?
Roehampton University
Heyy cee!
I'm from india and I completed my graduation in psychology. Now I'm interested in doing my masters in counselling psychology further! Is that possible?
Oh that’s wonderful! A big congratulations to you! Yes it’s definitely possible, i really hope you do it and graduate again
@@ceethecounsellor I tink there's a confusion, I meant I did my bachelors in psychology😅😆
I completed my bachelor's and now I'm interested in doing my msc in counselling psychology. Is it possible?
I'm so sorry to confuse you, love love.
No I understood everything you said and I said it’s possible for you to do your msc and I was also congratulating you for getting your bachelor’s degree
@@ceethecounsellor omg thankyou🥺🤍
And lots of love to you and your channel!
@@ceethecounsellor also cee, do I need to do my doctorate in counselling psychology course after completing my msc in counselling psychology?