VRQ Candidate assessment sheet
Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Practice
Unit 22 - Core Theory
A Psychodynamic
(VQ22A)
B Humanistic
(VQ22B)
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C Cognitive - Behavioural
(VQ22C)
D Transtheoretical
(VQ22D)
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Have an extensive knowledge of one core theoretical
approach to counselling: ie interpret and evaluate key
theoretical assumptions of the chosen core theoretical
approach about:
1.1 The nature and development of human beings.
1.2 The development and perpetuation of psychological
problems.
1.3 The nature and process of therapeutic change.
Have a substantial knowledge of other significant
counselling theories
2.1 Critically compare key theoretical concepts of one other
major counselling theoretical tradition to that chosen in 1
above.
Have an informed critical thinking ability about
contemporary counselling theory
3.1 Analyse how contemporary understanding and practice of
the chosen core theoretical approach has evolved over
time.
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Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Practice
Unit 23 - Developing Higher Counselling Skills (VQ23)
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Have an extensive knowledge and understanding of a
range of counselling strategies and interventions
1.1 Assess the suitability for counselling or a range of different
clients.
1.2 Develop and sustain an effective therapeutic relationship
with a range of different clients.
1.3 Achieve a safe and appropriate ending of a therapeutic
relationship with a range of different clients.
Be able to adapt and use strategies and interventions to
address complex presenting issues
2.1 Choose, apply and monitor appropriate responses to
particular presentations of clients’ difficulties.
Be able to evaluate the use of strategies and interventions
in a range of counselling contexts
3.1 Analyse, practice and determine the effectiveness of
therapeutic responses in a number of different contexts.
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Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Practice
Unit 24 - Counselling in Practice (VQ24)
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Develop research methods to be able to conduct a
meaningful enquiry into candidates’ own counselling
practice, through work-based learning
1.1 Critically compare two research methods that would
provide meaningful data from a work-based learning
context.
1.2 Differentiate between the projected outcomes of the two
studies.
1.3 Draw conclusions which demonstrate an ability to critically
reflect on praxis.
Use research to develop understanding of a core
theoretical approach and its application to counselling
practice
2.1 Critically evaluate two recent research studies within the
core theoretical approach.
2.2 Review and apply the outcomes to counselling practice in
general.
Understand the effectiveness of Supervision in maintaining
professional counselling practice standards
3.1 Critically evaluate the benefits and efficacy of clinical
Supervision with reference to fitness of practise.
Developed knowledge and understanding of UK and EU
criminal law for the efficient, effective, ethical and
legitimate functioning of a counselling practice
4.1 Critically compare and contrast the UK and EU
requirements for counselling practices and practitioners.
Has completed a minimum of 50 hours of supervised
counselling practice and 25 hours of personal therapy
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Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Practice
Unit 25 - Counselling in Context (VQ25)
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Have an extensive knowledge and understanding of
counselling within a range of contexts
1.1 Describe and analyse candidates’ own awareness of the
importance of diversity, social and cultural aspects for
counselling practice.
1.2 Evaluate how counselling in different contexts can both
inform and extend the counsellor’s own practice.
1.3 Analyse responses to complex client issues and ethical
dilemmas within diversity of counselling contexts.
1.4 Evaluate the practical issues of contextual counselling on
the counselling process.
Understand the ethical and legal implications for
counsellors working within different professional
counselling settings
2.1 Research and demonstrate a thorough knowledge and
understanding of ethical and legal implications within the
different professional counselling contexts.
2.2 Describe working to an Ethical Framework.
2.3 Evaluate the impact of difference and diversity upon
counselling practice.
2.4 Critically evaluate diversity issues which impact on clients
accessing counselling.
Be able to use a breadth of counselling skills necessary for
working within different counselling contexts
3.1 Identify and evaluate the skills required for working with
clients in different contexts.
3.2 Perform a formal role play demonstrating the skills required
in counselling in different contexts.
3.3 Evaluate self-awareness and the ability to appraise and
reflect on candidate’s own practice.
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Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Practice
Unit 26 - Counselling Supervision and Principles Of
Continuing Professional Development (VQ26)
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Have an extensive knowledge and understanding of
counselling supervision and models of Supervision
1.1 Analyse the ethical and legal dimension of counselling
Supervision.
1.2 Critically evaluate the different forms, styles and models of
Supervision.
1.3 Use theory and research to apply a Supervision model and
practice reflecting own core theoretical model and practice.
1.4 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding to a level that
enables counselling practice to be challenged.
Have theoretical and practical knowledge of the process of
Supervision
2.1 Develop self-awareness in Supervision work with particular
reference to formative, normative, restorative and
perspective elements of Supervision, and how this
challenges practice.
2.2 Research how the process of Supervision affects the
counsellor-client relationship and outcomes.
Have knowledge and understanding of continuing
professional development and its contribution to
counselling practice
3.1 Analyse and assess professional development needs for
counsellors.
3.2 Develop a personal plan and strategy for continuing
professional development with particular reference to
counselling practice.
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Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Practice
Unit 27 - Counselling Practicum (VQ27)
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Practice safely, working within legal and ethical
dimensions as a counselling practitioner
1.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a
professional Ethical Framework and its application to
counselling practice.
1.2 Evaluate understanding of core theory to counselling work.
1.3 Critically compare responses to complex client issues and
ethical dilemmas.
1.4 Demonstrate awareness of relevant support and challenge
to practice.
Understand the complexities of the therapeutic relationship
2.1 Analyse the conflicts and challenges of counsellor-client
therapeutic boundaries in counselling practice.
2.2 Research and analyse, from within the core theory, the
nature of the therapeutic relationship.
Develop self-awareness as a counselling practitioner
3.1 Research and analyse how knowledge of self can both
inform and influence counselling practice.
3.2 Evaluate how personal therapy can both inform and
challenge the use of self within the therapeutic
relationship.
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