33 Credit Value 

Guided by the BACP Supervision Competency Framework

Successful completion of the course leads to a nationally regulated qualification awarded by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) – the only nationally regulated awarding body to specialise in the field of counselling and supervision.

This  qualification gives you the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a therapeutic Supervisor.

The course work/assessments include creating a Portfolio consisting of achieving Learning Criteria over seven Learning Outcomes:

1. Model and supervise the professional framework
2. Model and supervise the skilled use of the relationship
3. Model and supervise the use of theory and research on diversity
4. Model and supervise a user-centred approach to the work
5. Model and supervise the skilled use of the self
6. Model and supervise the coherent use of theory, research and skills
7. Model and supervise the self-reflective practitioner

To achieve successful achievement of the course assessment/work expectations include: 

• Monthly Candidate Learning Reviews  
• Supervisee record – 15 hours
• Supervisory supervision record – 5 hours
• Essays (2) 
• Self-Review    
• Case study presentations   
• Tutor feedback reports on skills
• Group work – workplace simulations    
• Peer Testimony  
• Supervisor’s reports and logs    

Teaching and learning activities 

Each session is learner - led and reactivate to the needs of the whole class and include the following:  

Skills practice and simulation in consultancy supervisory practice with individuals and small groups

Roles play simulation - individual and group supervision

Creative methods

Experiential learning

Tutor and peer observation and feedback on skills

Monthly self-reflections of supervisory skills

Training Group Supervision (TGS) with case presentations and ongoing evaluation and feedback on supervisory case work

Assignment planning and criteria workshops 

Group tutorials, individual and peer work on planning assignments, research methods, presentation skills and use of resources. 

Recommended Minimum Age 25 and obtained the  following:

Level 5 is a recognised Counselling Qualification and at least one year post-qualifying experience of supervised client work

Alternatively, you must have completed a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling or its equivalent and have at least 198 months to two years post-qualifying experience of supervised client work.

Achieved approx 450 Client Hours

You must have both Supervisees and Supervisory Supervision

Be working as a Counsellor under Supervision.

Acceptance of the course may be  subject to an interview and references from your current Supervisor

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) is considered if you feel that you do not quite fulfil the above criteria, please contact us for further details by completing our Contact Us form.

Online /Live Interactive Classes/Lectures

90 Hours (Minimum) Guided Learning (GLH)

328  Hours Total Qualification Time (TQT)  

Total cost of the course:

£2395.00

(Inclusive of £386.00 CPCAB Registration Fee)

Cost Breakdown:

£275.00 Booking Fee applies to secure your place on the course (non-refundable)

£425.00 Registration Fee payment at least 8 weeks before the start of the course followed by the remaining payment 4 weeks before the start of the course . 

If at any point after starting the course, you are unable to continue refer to our Candidate Withdrawal Policy

Approx: 8 months

Next course date:

September 2025 until May 2026

Online/LIVE/Interactive classes

Next course - Provisional Teaching / Learning days schedule: 

9.30am until  4.00pm (Excluding Tutorials)

September 25

26

October 25

10; 24

November 25

7; 28

January 26

9

February 26

6

March 26

6; 17;

April 26

15; 30

May 26

6 

1. Completion and submission of ACE Courses Registration Form
2. On receipt, you will receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours and a decision thereafter.  
3. If you fulfil ACE Courses criteria you will be offered a place on the course subject to receiving the advised initial booking fee to secure your place.