Your Guide to Supervised Placements
The supervised placement is where your training truly comes to life. It can also be a source of anxiety for many students. At UK Therapy Guild, we are building a unique, integrated system to support you through this crucial stage and beyond.
What is a Supervised Placement?
Our Integrated Solution
Your Career After Qualification
Pathway to Supervisor
What is a Supervised Placement?
A supervised placement is a mandatory component of professional counsellor training. It involves working with real clients in a clinical setting under the guidance of a qualified Clinical Supervisor. This process is the bridge between theoretical knowledge and practical competence.
To gain professional registration with bodies like the BACP, students must complete **100 hours of supervised practice**. This experience is essential for building confidence, honing skills, and ensuring you are practicing safely and ethically before you qualify.
The UK Therapy Guild Solution: Our Integrated Placement Service
Traditionally, students are required to find their own placements, a process that can be time-consuming and stressful. We are changing that.
Introducing UK Therapy Guild's Counselling Services
Currently **in development**, this new service will form a cornerstone of our commitment to student success. Our goal is to create an in-house platform that offers our students and graduates a direct pathway to clinical practice.
- For Students: This service will provide a direct opportunity for you to complete your 100 supervised placement hours within the UKTG community, removing the uncertainty of searching for an external placement provider.
- For Graduates: Once qualified, the platform will offer a space to continue practicing, build your client base, and earn an income as a recognised UKTG therapist.
Your Career Path After Qualification
Our support doesn't end when you graduate. We are building an entire ecosystem to foster your long-term career growth.
The UK Therapy Guild Directory of Counsellors
As a qualified graduate, you will have the opportunity to be featured on our professional directory. This platform will serve to connect our accredited therapists with members of the public seeking high-quality counselling, helping you to build your private practice with a trusted endorsement.
CPD and The Members' Lounge
Your professional journey requires lifelong learning. Through the exclusive UK Therapy Guild Members' Lounge, you will have access to a wealth of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, including workshops, advanced courses, and networking events to keep your skills sharp and relevant.
The Pathway to Becoming a Counselling Supervisor
For many therapists, a long-term career goal is to become a Clinical Supervisor, mentoring the next generation of counsellors. This requires significant post-qualification experience and advanced training.
How We Support This Ambition:
The UK Therapy Guild ecosystem is designed to be the ideal launchpad for this advanced career path. Here's how:
- Gain Experience: By practicing through our in-house counselling service and building a client base via our directory, you will accumulate the necessary client hours and diverse experience that supervisory roles require.
- Advanced Training: Our CPD offerings within the Members' Lounge will include advanced courses specifically aimed at developing the skills needed for supervision.
- A Complete Journey: We offer a complete professional pathway, from your first day as a student, through your placement, to becoming a qualified practitioner and, eventually, a leader in the field as a supervisor all within one supportive community.
Ready to join a training provider that invests in your entire career? Apply for our Level 5 Dual Diploma today.