Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision — Course Overview

At a Glance

The Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision, Including Online and Telephone Working, is a Level 6-equivalent qualification for qualified counsellors and psychotherapists who want to train (or upskill) as supervisors. It covers face-to-face, online, and telephone supervision in line with current UK professional and ethical standards.

Who Is It For?

This course is designed for qualified practitioners who want to become clinical supervisors or strengthen their existing supervision practice. To enrol, you must:

• Hold a diploma-level counselling or psychotherapy qualification (or equivalent)
• Have at least two years of post-qualification practice, or a minimum of 450 client hours
• Belong to a professional body and work within an ethical framework
• Have appropriate training in online and telephone counselling (if you have not completed this, free access to our 10-hour Introduction to Online and Telephone Counselling course is included)
• Be able to provide a supporting letter from your own supervisor, confirming they will supervise your supervision practice hours during the course

What Does the Course Cover?

The course provides comprehensive training in clinical supervision, grounded in real supervisory practice rather than theory alone. Key areas include:

• Clinical supervision for face-to-face, online, and telephone work
• Ethics, safeguarding, gatekeeping, and professional responsibility
• A supportive, neurodiverse-friendly learning environment
• Teaching delivered by experienced, practising supervisors and tutors

Professional Alignment

• Aligned with BACP supervision training requirements
• Mapped to ACTO and NCPS supervision competences
• Awarded NCPS Quality Checked Training recognition
• Taught and assessed at Level 6 equivalence (Level 7 in Scotland)

How Is It Delivered?

The course uses a blended, flipped-classroom approach:

• 6 live tutor-led online sessions (run on either Tuesdays or Saturdays, every two weeks)
• Video lectures and demonstrations
• Observed supervision practice
• Small-group peer learning
• Reflection and applied discussion
• Access to a private course learning community

Time Commitment

• Live sessions: 6 full-day sessions over approximately 3 months (80% attendance required)
• Self-directed study: approximately 8–9 hours per week, including video lectures, reading, buddy/peer work, and reflection
• Supervision practice: 20 hours of one-to-one supervision practice, completed within 12 months of the final live session
• Total learning time: 180 hours

Assessment and Qualification

• Two assignments (written and practice-based)
• Tutor-observed supervision practice during live sessions
• Submission of your 20 logged supervision hours
• On completion, you receive a certificate evidencing your qualification and CPD, plus a professional badge for use on your website and marketing materials

Fees and Payment

• Course fee: £1,399
• Payment plan available: spread over 7 monthly instalments
• All teaching, resources, assessments, and certification are included
• 30-day money-back guarantee

How Do I Find Out More or Enrol?

Visit the course page to download the handbook and see upcoming start dates:

Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision — course page

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need prior online counselling training?

A: Working knowledge of online and telephone counselling is expected. If you have not previously completed training in this area, free access to our 10-hour Introduction to Online and Telephone Counselling course is included with your enrolment.

Q: Can I pay in instalments?

A: Yes. The fee can be spread over 7 monthly payments.

Q: What if I change my mind after enrolling?

A: We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. Requests made after the 30-day period are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Q: How long do I have to complete my supervision practice hours?

A: You have 12 months from the date of your final live session to complete your 20 supervision practice hours.

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