PCE-CfD is an NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) approved modality, and this qualification will equip graduates for clinical supervisory practice in the NHS Talking Therapies context.
The course provides opportunities for participants who are licensed PCE-CfD practitioners to develop their PCE ways of thinking, being, and practicing in relation to the supervisory relationship. Emphasis will be placed on developing one’s competencies and unique style of PCE-CfDS practice.
Who is the course for?
Certificate:
Module 1: Definitions, Theory and models of PCE-CfD Supervision
Module 2: PCE-CfD Supervision practice – Competences, skills, reflective/reflexive practice
Module 3: Standards in Supervision: Ethical Practice
Module 4: Power, context and culture
Module 5: Working in Context
Diploma:
Module 6: Developing my own PCE-CfDS practice style
Participants will be given a Handbook, reading list, hand-outs and online resources. The training includes supervision practice sessions, self and peer assessment.
When can I start seeing supervisees?
Clinical supervision will start after module 3. Participants are responsible for finding supervisees and establishing meta-supervision arrangements.
Dates
| Cohort | Format | Dates |
| January 2026 | Thursdays Only | Certificate: Thursday 22nd and Thursday 29th January 2026 (10AM – 5PM). Thursday 5th and Thursday 12th February 2026 (10AM – 5PM). Thursday 19th and Thursday 26th February 2026 (10AM – 5PM). Thursday 7th and Thursday 14th May 2026 (10AM – 5PM). Thursday 11th and Thursday 18th June 2026 (10AM – 5PM).Diploma: Thursday 24th September and Thursday 1st October 2026 (10AM – 5PM). |
| March 2026 | Friday’s Only | Certificate: Friday 6th and Friday 13th March 2026 (10AM – 5PM). Friday 20th and Friday 27th March 2026 (10AM – 5PM). Friday 17th and Friday 24th April 2026 (10AM – 5PM). Friday 22nd and Friday 29th May 2026 (10AM – 5PM). Friday 3rd and Friday 10th July 2026 (10AM – 5PM).Diploma: Friday 11th and Friday 18th September 2026 (10AM – 5PM). |
Head of Programme
Diploma in person-centred or humanistic counselling or psychotherapy; BACP accreditation or equivalent; successful completion of the PCE-CfD Practitioner programme; opportunity to undertake and record 18 hours of supervision practice; line manager, supervisor, and SHA/commissioner support.
Certificate: £2,750
Certificate + Diploma: £2,950
PCE-CfD Optional Workshop: £225
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