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Your Application
There are two routes available when applying for Accreditation:
Combination:
is designed to help counsellors without a qualification of diploma level or above to reach the
accreditation standards
Diploma:
for those who have at least a COSCA validated Diploma or equivalent).
You can develop your application using the criteria and standards set out in the guidelines for the
‘Combination’ or ‘Diploma’ routes – www.cosca.org.uk - Accreditation - Counsellor.
What are the costs of accreditation?
Registration and Initial Workshop: £25.00
Optional Developmental Workshops: £12.50
Accreditation Submission: £200.00
The £200 fee covers all the costs of processing your application, but not any costs that may be
incurred by you (or your supporting organisation, if you have one) in the process of accruing the
required evidence and completing the application.
On award of Accreditation, annual renewal of COSCA membership and COSCA Accreditation is
required.
What help is available?
The COSCA Development Officer offers information and support for everyone working towards
becoming accredited as a counsellor. There are Initial workshops run 6 monthly, the first one of
which is free. You can contact the Development Office to help keep you on track so that you can
meet the timescales you have set for submitting your application.
What are the aims of an accreditation workshop?
An accreditation workshop is aimed at providing information to help you decide when you will be
able to apply, and to explain the process of application. You are encouraged to attend an
accreditation workshop within 6 months of registering. Accreditation workshops will also help you
to explore specific aspects of the application process. You may attend as many accreditation
workshops as you like, for which there will be a small charge for each one. Accreditation workshops
can be offered on any particular aspect of the process if there is enough interest. However, please
alert the Development Officer if you have any specific needs and/or requests.
What happens if I decide not to submit an application?
Please inform the Development Officer if, for any reason, you decide not to progress your
application for accreditation. Your details will be taken off the COSCA Accreditation Registration
database. Any other notes or records will be held confidentially for a period of time before being
shredded.
The next 2 pages make up the registration form.