Existential Psychotherapy Advanced Diploma

Postgraduate

In London

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Please note that we are not able to sponsor students on this programme for a Tier 4 visa. The Advanced Diploma in Existential Psychotherapy (ADEP) provides specialist psychotherapy training emphasising the challenges, innovations and re-interpretations of the therapeutic encounter. The course will prepare you for advanced professional work in both private and institutional practice. Successful completion will bring eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional bodies.   Why should I choose this programme? Existential psychotherapy is a professional, down-to-earth form of therapy which responds to an inner prompt to find out who we really are and how we really want to live. The emphasis is on the question of existence rather than just cognitive notions of self, experience rather than psychological theories. The course contrasts comprehension of existential philosophy within the rational realm and apprehension of philosophy as practice within the phenomenal realm of immediate experience. You will learn to relate and apply the philosophical underpinnings of existential psychotherapy to your life and work with clients. Key skills, aims and objectives Undergo learning experiences in existential philosophy which manifest as ethical, existentially informed psychotherapeutic practice Engage with philosophical questions to develop a philosophical attitude and openness  Develop a critically reflective perspective on existential psychotherapy from the point of view of other modalities Develop a critically reflective perspective on other modalities from the point of view of existential psychotherapy Develop a capacity for informed reflection on clinical practice Consolidate a capacity to effectively and ethically utilise supervision from peers and supervisors Gain an understanding of ethical research methods relevant to...

Facilities

Location

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London
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Inner Circle, Regent's Park, NW1 4NS

Start date

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About this course


Study methods The course consists of academic seminars, experiential seminars, small-group training supervisions, participation in personal and professional development groups, as well as clinical practice guided by experienced professionals. You will also be in weekly individual psychotherapy with an approved UKCP, BPS [HPCP] or BPC -registered therapist throughout your training. Assessment structure Each of Modules 1 and 2 is assessed summatively via: Academic paper (5,000 words) Client Study (5,000 words) Personal and Professional Development paper (5,000 words) Students are assessed formatively via: Student presentations Observed practice Qualities of participation Clinical Portfolio Students with disabilities Some classes are delivered in teaching rooms accessed via stairs. If you have a condition that affects your mobility...

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Subjects

  • Mental Health
  • Health Visitor
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Coaching
  • Philosophy
  • Perspective
  • Therapist
  • Psychotherapy
  • Mental Health Treatment
  • Life Philosophy

Course programme

Length

This is a part-time course, designed to be completed in two years.

It consists of one full day’s attendance for 30 weeks a year, arranged into six 10-week modules.

There are two modules, one in each year. Each module comprises a number of module components (see below). The course follows a linear sequence, each successive module component building on the previous one. As such, the minimum period for a break in studies is one academic year to accommodate re-entry at the appropriate module in the sequence.

Additional information

Clinical -placement

You are expected to work throughout the course, with normally three adult clients on a minimum once-weekly basis. At least one of these should be long-term. You must complete during the course a minimum of 200 hours of supervised clinical practice to qualify for the ADEP. This will count towards the total of 450 hours needed for UKCP membership.

Supervision

Every student is required to undertake individual therapy with an approved UKCP, BPS [HPCP] or BPC -registered therapist throughout the duration of the course.

Modules

Year 1: Module 1

  • Heidegger and Existential Psychotherapy
  • Existence and Therapy
  • The Body, Love and Sexuality

Year 2: Module 2

  • Research methods within the Existential Paradigm
  • Intersubjectivity and Relatedness
  • Critical Psychopathology and Existential Therapy
  • Language
  • Ethics
  • Student-led Seminars Communication

See module descriptions

Additional information

Important information:

With COVID-19 likely to generate worldwide quarantine restrictions and travel disruption for some time, and noting our duty to prevent our students from being impacted by a potential second wave, we've made the decision to deliver the Autumn 2020 Term online and prepare to return to campus in January 2021.

Existential Psychotherapy Advanced Diploma

Price on request