Skills Education Group (SEG)
Level 7 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling 

(Quality Licence Scheme QLS)

(This qualification is mapped to the SCoPEd Framework – January 2022 Updated Version and Level 7 Ofqual Descriptors)

Duration: One Year
Beginning: Wednesday, September 3rd 2025, from 6 pm to 10 pm
Total guided learnining hours: 120

Dear Practitioner,

We are delighted to introduce an exciting opportunity for advanced professional development in psychotherapy. JMC Counselling & Training, in partnership with the Skills and Education Group (SEG) is proud to offer a professionally recognised Level 7 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.

Why This Course Stands Out

• Respected Accreditation: SEG is one of the UK’s leading awarding bodies, known for its academic integrity and professional rigour.

• Professional Membership: GPsyC is a psychotherapeutic body that accepts only those meeting advanced, ethical standards. All students are eligible for free student membership during their studies, with full membership offered at a significantly reduced rate of £115 per year upon qualification.

• Flexible Recognition: Students may retain membership with their existing professional body while gaining recognition and qualification through this Level 7 Diploma.

Key Benefits of the SEG Level 7 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Graduates may follow one or both of the following routes:

1. Attain Full Membership with GPsyC, acquiring the professional title of Psychotherapist without undertaking further accreditation processes (unlike routes required by other professional bodies between Levels 4–7).

2. Remain with your existing professional body while meeting the training standards necessary for recognition at Column C of the SCoPEd Framework.
(Note: Column C requires a Level 7 qualification; Level 6 does not meet this threshold.)

Entry Requirements

To enrol on the programme, applicants must:
• Hold a professional counselling Diploma in Counselling 
Have completed substantial one-to-one work with clients
• Be a current member of a recognised professional body (e.g. BACP, GPsyC, UKCP)
• Be in ongoing supervised clinical practice
• Be willing to undertake 50+ client hours with appropriate supervision, as per Column C requirements

Meeting SCoPEd Column C Requirements

To achieve Column C recognition, practitioners must:
1. Complete a minimum of four years’ training
2. Accumulate at least 500 guided learning hours
3. Complete 450 supervised one-to-one client hours
4. Hold a Level 7 qualification aligned with Column C

This programme includes 120 guided learning hours (GLH), meeting the minimum requirement for BACP-accredited progression courses (APC), and supports unlimited clinical hours during training for added depth and flexibility.

Exceptional Value for Early Applicants

As part of our first cohort launch, we are offering this training at half the cost of future intakes. This introductory rate is available for those enrolling on the September 2025 intake only!

Course Information

• Duration: One academic year (September 2025 – June 2026)
• Schedule: Weekly on Wednesdays, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Start Date: Wednesday, 3rd September 2025
• Location: MACP, 137 Annagher Road, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone BT71 4NE
• Format: Blended learning (in-person and online synchronous sessions) with holiday breaks

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Level 6 or a degree to join a Level 7 course?
No. The SCoPEd Framework (p.13) permits those holding Level 4 or Level 5 qualifications to transition into Column C with further postgraduate training.

This course has been designed to support your transition to BACP accreditation at Column B and Senior Accreditation at Column C, with dedicated support, tutorials, and workshops provided throughout the year.

Future Opportunities

Column C status is increasingly being used as the benchmark for employment in the NHS and other statutory and third-sector mental health services. As these roles adopt a more medicalised model of care, holding Column C recognition can significantly enhance your employability, clinical credibility, and earning potential.

Next Steps

To apply, please complete and return the application form below. You will receive a decision within two working days of submitting your form. We will either:

1. Make an unconditional offer
2. Make a conditional offer
3. Decline your application (with a full explanation provided)