AIM Humanistic Counselling Level 4 (HTQ)

Location

Applicant Type

Adults

Level

Level 4

Subject

Counselling

Course Overview

Our Level 4 HTQ in Humanistic Counselling represents the final stage in training to become a qualified counsellor. Skills are embedded throughout the programme to ensure you continually challenge your own practice and work safely and ethically at all times, particularly as you complete the required 100 placement hours as part of this qualification. You will study a range of counselling modalities, supporting the development of self‑awareness and enabling you to adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of clients.

The course ensures you establish a strong core modality in Humanistic counselling, aligned with the BACP ethical framework, while continuing to build your counselling skills alongside reflective and theoretical practice. Theoretical approaches explored include psychodynamic theory, cognitive behavioural therapy, and humanistic approaches such as person‑centred counselling, transactional analysis, Gestalt and existential therapy.

Additional areas of study include sex and sexuality, skills practice, fitness to practise, supervision and trauma, all designed to support your progression into professional counselling practice.

Entry Requirements

To study this course, you must have successfully completed a Level 3 qualification that involved interactive learning with peers and tutors, with a minimum of 75 guided learning hours.

Assessment and Feedback

Course assessment is carried out through a range of methods, including essays, presentations, portfolios of evidence, case reviews and role‑play activities.

Fees and Funding

The cost of the course is £6,520, taught over 2 years, 6 hours per week.

Funding from Student Finance England is available, subject to eligibility.

The HTQ Counselling programme includes a requirement for students to engage in personal therapy as part of their professional and personal development. The cost of personal therapy is not included in tuition fees and will vary depending on the provider chosen. Students who are eligible for Student Finance England may wish to use Maintenance Loan funding to contribute towards these costs, alongside other living and study expenses.

Non-UK citizens will need to provide sufficient document/s confirming your right to live and study in the UK e.g. confirmation of settled status. Course fee includes the registration costs with AIM qualifications.

Future study/career options

On successful completion, learners may progress to the Level 5 Open University Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, delivered at University Centre South Essex and validated by the University of East Anglia.

Study Commitment

2 years

Additional Information

Part time day