Train to Become a Counsellor with Quetzal
Build your professional counselling practice with a CPCAB-accredited Level 4 Diploma delivered by an experienced counselling agency at the heart of real therapeutic work. Our course is grounded in real-world counselling practice, trauma-informed care, and experience of supporting clients every day. You’ll learn from practising counsellors and experienced tutors who bring depth, honesty, and practical understanding into every session.
Learn From Experienced Practitioners
Our tutors are qualified counsellors actively working within the profession. Training is based in current practice, giving you insight into the realities of therapeutic work.
A Trauma-Informed Approach
Our teaching is grounded in trauma-informed principles. We create a learning environment that values safety, compassion, collaboration, and awareness of the impact of trauma on individuals and relationships.
Train within a Counselling Agency
As part of a counselling agency, our training is connected to the wider therapeutic community. Students benefit from learning in an environment shaped by genuine client work, professional standards, and a strong ethical foundation. Placements are facilitated within Quetzal, making what can be a challenging process much smoother.
Supporting our charity
Course fees also help support the ongoing work of our charity and the counselling services we provide to survivors of childhood sexual abuse. By training with us, you are contributing to accessible specialist support for others.
What You’ll Gain
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma qualification
- Professional counselling skills and practice
- A deeper understanding of therapeutic relationships
- Experience integrating theory with client work
- Reflective and ethical practice development
- Supportive, relational learning environment
- Preparation for professional practice and progression
Who This Course Is For
This course is for students who have completed CPCAB Level 3 Counselling Studies (or equivalent) and are ready to progress towards practitioner-level training.
We welcome students who are committed to personal growth, reflective learning, and developing as ethical, compassionate practitioners.
Location
Teaching will start 1st September 2026 and take place on Tuesdays (Term Time) between 9am-5.30pm at Braunstone Business Box, 3 Oswin Road, Leicester, LE3 1HR
Students must be able to attend 90% of in-person teaching to complete the course
We offer two pathways for completing the Level 4 Diploma, allowing you to choose the level of support that best suits your needs during training.
Course Only Option
This option includes the full CPCAB Level 4 Diploma training programme, taught by experienced practitioners within our counselling agency.
It also includes:
- Placement supervision
- Tutor support throughout the course
- Access to a professional, trauma-informed learning environment
- Integration within a working counselling service
This pathway is ideal for students who may already have external therapeutic support in place or prefer to organise their own personal counselling outside of the course.
Inclusive Support Option
Our inclusive pathway offers a more fully supported training experience, bringing together all key elements required throughout your diploma journey.
This option includes:
- Full CPCAB Level 4 Diploma course
- Placement supervision
- All additional required supervision
- Private personal counselling sessions
We recognise that counsellor training is both professionally and personally demanding. This option is designed to provide consistent therapeutic and supervisory support throughout your development as a practitioner, helping you deepen self-awareness, resilience, and reflective practice within a safe and supportive framework.
By keeping these services connected within one organisation, students benefit from continuity and convenience across every stage of training.
Pricing
Option 1. Course Fee Only- Total fee: £4999
£499 non- refundable deposit + Balance of £4500 upon start date.
OR
£499 non-refundable deposit Year 1 start date payment £2250, Year 2 start date payment £2250
OR
£499 non-refundable deposit to secure your place + 23 monthly instalments of £196
Option 2. ‘All Inclusive’ Personal Counselling and Supervision arranged:£7685
£685 non-refundable deposit and payment of £7000
OR
£685 non-refundable deposit Y1 start date payment £3500 and Year 2 start date payment £3500
OR
£685 non-refundable deposit and 23 monthly payments of £304
If you would like more information or an informal discussion before you apply please email help@quetzal.org.uk
