September 2026
Validated by CPCAB (Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body)
This highly successful and acclaimed specialist post qualifying diploma is offered to qualified counsellors / psychotherapists who have undertaken diploma / M level training in adult counselling, art or play therapy.
The course is in line with the BACP competence framework for 4-18 yr olds and reflects emerging national competence standards. The post qualifying diploma will offer broad and highly relevant training to practitioners wishing to work with children and young people across a range of settings.
The content is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and tools to work confidently with 5 to 25 years olds within a trauma informed and integrative framework.
This CPCAB course has been specifically designed to meet the increasing need for the highly skilled workforce involved in counselling/therapy with CYP.
If you are working, or intend to work, in Primary, Post Primary and Special Schools therapy or in a Community context then this is the course for you.
Entry Requirements
• Diploma in Counselling / Play Therapy, MA/MSc in Art Therapy, or equivalent
• 100+ counselling/psychotherapy hours
• Age 25+ Cost This one-year course costs £1,750.00. Applications can be obtained from phylliscoulter@gmail.com
Payment A deposit of £350 will secure your place on the course when invited to send this sum.
The balance must be paid by 1st October 2026
Applications
Because this course is expected to be oversubscribed, applicants should apply early. Applications do not guarantee a place. A deposit of £350 is required when successful. Deposits are nonrefundable. Full fees must be paid before the course start date and are non-refundable after commencement of the course.
Course structure
• 120 face to face tuition hours – 8 Fridays and Saturdays over an academic year in South Belfast.
• An agreed placement of 100 sessions working with 5-25 year olds is required to successfully complete this course. (Students are responsible for obtaining the placement.)