CPCAB Level 5 Counselling Course (PC-L5) – Trauma-Informed | UK & Online
CPCAB Level 5 Counselling Training in Kent, South East London & Online for UK
Become a More Confident Trauma-Informed Counsellor
Take your counselling practice to the next level with specialist CPCAB Level 5 Diploma designed for qualified counsellors.
At L&M Trauma Informed Counselling Training, we help counsellors develop advanced skills in working with all forms of interpersonal trauma, dissociation, attachment, and complex client presentations, while building the confidence to establish and grow a successful private practice.
CPCAB Approved Training
Trauma-Informed and Relational Approach
Aligned to SCoP-Ed Column B Competencies
Face-to-Face and Online Learning Options
Supportive, Experienced Tutors
Serving Kent, Bexleyheath, South East London and counsellors across the UK through online delivery.
Enquire today and discover how our training can support your professional growth.
Course Overview – CPCAB Level 5 Diploma
Duration: 12 months Study Mode: Part-time Course Fees £2,500 with payment options available Enquiries for September 2026 are now open.
Delivery In Person Bexleyheath
Attendance: 1 weekend per month
Start Date: Sept 2026
2nd Weekend of the month
Delivery Online via Zoom
Attendance: Weekly
Start Date: Sept 2026
Thursday Eve’s 3pm - 9pm
Trusted Professional Counselling Training
With over 20 years’ experience in counselling, supervision and training, we understand the responsibility that comes with trauma work. Our training is designed to support you in developing your competence without overwhelm—so you can deepen and develop your practice safely.
We are a CPCAB Approved Centre serving Kent & South East London and have a Trauma-Informed Teaching Approach.
We are practising Counsellors and our training is informed by frontline trauma support work.
Laura Joanknecht
&
Michelle Green
Trauma-Informed Training for Qualified Counsellors
You’re newly qualified and don’t yet feel fully confident
You’re working with trauma but sometimes feel out of your depth
You worry about getting it wrong or causing harm
You want to deepen your work while staying ethically grounded
You’re thinking about private practice or progression
CPCAB Level 5 Counselling Course
Choosing the right Level 5 counselling course matters—especially when you are working with trauma and more complex client presentations.
Many counsellors reach a point where they know more is needed, but feel unsure how to develop safely and confidently.
You may be looking for training that prepares you for the realities of client work—supporting ethical practice and equipping you to work with more complex presentations in a grounded and informed way.
We combine recognised CPCAB standards with a strong focus on trauma-informed practice and relational depth. Our approach supports your professional growth, helping you to develop confidence, deepen your insight, and strengthen your practice in a meaningful and sustainable way.
If you would like to know more about the course click below and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Who Our Course Is For
This CPCAB Level 5 course may be ideal if you are:
A qualified counsellor seeking progression
Based in Kent, Bexleyheath, or South East London
Online delivery options for the rest of the UK
Wanting advanced counselling skills
Interested in trauma-informed practice
Looking to grow confidence with complex client work
Planning agency, specialist, or private practice development
Aligned with SCoPEd column B
Register your interest for September enrolment
Register your interest for September enrolment
What You Will Learn
Students develop knowledge and skills in:
Advanced counselling theory
Trauma-informed approaches
Ethical decision making
Diversity and inclusion
Working with complexity
Reflective practice at relational depth
Professional identity
Safe and effective client work
Online CPCAB Counselling Course Options
We understand many practitioners need flexibility and offer an online delivery alternative.
L&M Counselling Training is exploring and promoting online counselling course opportunities, helping students from Kent, South East London, and wider UK locations access quality professional training more easily.
Why Choose L&M Counselling Training
Warm, approachable learning culture
Experiential Learning with genuine support
Real-world practitioner insight
Trauma-informed values
Accessible for Kent and South East London students
Mission-led training with social impact focus
Our Wider Mission
We believe counselling training should do more than award qualifications. It should help develop skilled, reflective practitioners who can support recovery, work ethically with complexity, and contribute to safer, healthier communities.
Through our client work we also understand the real importance of accessible , practitioner development, and meaningful onward pathways into practice.
“Learn more about our values and story on our About page”
FAQs
How long is the CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling?
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We offer two flexible study options to suit different learning preferences:
Face-to-Face Course (Bexleyheath, Kent)
Our face-to-face course is delivered part-time over 10months, with students attending one weekend each month. This format allows time for reflection, skills development, and balancing study alongside professional and personal commitments.
Online Course (Live Tutor-Led)
Our online course is delivered weekly over 20 weeks through live, interactive teaching sessions. This option provides the same high-quality trauma-informed learning in a more intensive format, making it ideal for counsellors who prefer regular weekly study.
Both delivery methods cover the same learning outcomes, are taught by experienced CPCAB tutors, and provide a supportive learning environment focused on developing confidence in working with trauma and complex client presentations.
Do you offer online counselling courses?
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We are currently taking enquiries for face to face and online course options and future intakes.
Is this a CPCAB recognised course?
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Yes, our training aligns with recognised CPCAB standards.
Can I apply for September now?
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Yes — September enquiries are open.
Train With Purpose. Progress With Confidence.
Join a counselling training provider that values professionalism, compassion, and trauma-informed practice.
Accessible from Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham, Dartford
Covering |Kent | South East London |Online Enquiries Welcome
If you’re unsure whether Level 5 is the right next step, we’re happy to talk it through with you.”