Psychotherapy & Counselling MA
Postgraduate
In London
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School of Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology
Master London / Classroom-based£ 10,708 + VAT -
University of Oxford
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Birkbeck, University of London
Master London / Classroom-based£ 6,660 -
King's College London
Master London / Classroom-based£ 12,300 -
University of Oxford
Master OnlinePrice on request -
New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
ADL - Academy for Distance Learning
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Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
3 Years
Please note that we are not able to sponsor students on this programme for a Tier 4 visa. The MA Psychotherapy & Counselling provides an intermediate pre-professional training, and includes taught, clinical, experiential and self-directed components. Upon completion you will be able to go on to the final stage of training that leads to eligibility for UKCP membership as an integrative or existential psychotherapist. Register for an open evening Why should I choose this programme? This programme offers a broad knowledge of theories of psychotherapy and the work of key historical and contemporary figures.It will enable you to: Develop your individual approach to the practice of psychotherapy and counselling Gain self-insight. evaluate your personal beliefs and identify prejudices that may affect your clinical practice Apply your knowledge and skills in an approved clinical placement under the supervision of experienced practitioners Develop your knowledge of research methods and carry out an in-depth ethical investigation into a relevant topic Key skills, aims and objectives Gain eligibility for professional training at advanced diploma level Prepare for psychotherapy practice by learning skills in the safe environment of the classroom Demonstrate a capacity for self-insight gained through personal therapy, and for ongoing self-evaluation and reflection on personal beliefs and prejudices that may affect clinical practice Gain knowledge of research methods and carry out an in-depth ethical investigation into a relevant topic Start to develop an individual approach to the practice of psychotherapy and counselling Future opportunities Upon completion of the programme you will be eligible to progress to one of our Advanced Diploma courses (in Integrative or Existential Psychotherapy),...
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Study methods Learning methods include tutorials, independent study, group work, engagement with your own therapeutic experience and clinical practice guided by experienced professionals. You must also remain in once-weekly individual psychotherapy with a UKCP member therapist throughout your training. Assessment structure Assessment is continuous. It is based on: Student presentations Essays - One academic theory essay per term. One Reflexive Skills essay each term in the first year only Participation in discussions in academic seminars, skills training sessions and training supervision and the completion of a ‘Participation form’ each term. Participation and reflection on learning within the personal and professional development group (PPD group) at the end of each course day. Students are expected to demonstrate appropriate self-evaluation and self-reflection including...
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Course programme
The MA is a part-time programme. The taught components of the programme extend over two academic years, followed by time to write your dissertation.
The dissertation is normally completed in the third academic year of study. In exceptional and extenuating circumstances this period may be extended, but the dissertation must be completed within a maximum of three additional years.
Additional information
Prior to the start of the course (normally the week before), students are required to attend the Induction to the course. This is an important all day event (normally, 09:15 – 16:30) where students register and are introduced to appropriate University facilities, systems and staff. Students are introduced to teaching staff and the student presentations will be set for the first term of study.
The taught components of the programme extend over two academic years, consisting of six 10-week terms.
You will receive at least six hours of direct tuition per week, over one day, and will need additional time for independent study, research and essay preparation.
Spring (January) Intake: Wednesdays, 10:00-17:00
Autumn (September) Intake: Thursdays, 10:00-17:00, or Fridays 10:00-17:00
There are three different levels of award from this course, depending on how much of the programme you cover.
- Year 1 - you may exit the programme with the Postgraduate Certificate in Psychotherapy & Counselling
- Years 1 and 2 - you may exit the programme with the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy & Counselling
- Years 1 and 2 - completion of the whole programme, together with a 14,000-16,000 word dissertation leads to the award of MA Psychotherapy & Counselling
Students also take a four day Research Methods Seminar module which introduces them to a variety of research methods in preparation for undertaking the dissertation. This module consists of one day in week 11 for the first four terms of the taught course.
Clinical placements
Clinical placements begin in the second year of the programme, and require at least half a day (usually more) each week, both during and outside term time.
You will need to gather at least 100 supervised client contact hours before you can progress to one of our Advanced Diploma courses. The School’s Clinical Placements Coordinator, and the Careers & Business Relations Department, are available to advise you on how to find a clinical placement.
Personal therapy
You are required to be in individual therapy of at least one hour a week with a UKCP registered therapist throughout the course.
Personal tutors
In years 1 and 2 each cohort of students is assigned a personal tutor who is available to offer guidance and support during the course.
Dissertation
Candidates for the MA are required to write a dissertation exploring a relevant subject. This should be 14,000 to 16,000 words in length. You will prepare your dissertation with the assistance of an academic supervisor. It will be evaluated by two readers. A viva examination may take place after submission of the dissertation.
Modules
- Psychoanalytic Approaches to Psychotherapy
- Existential-Phenomenological Approaches to Psychotherapy
- Humanistic and Integrative Approaches to Psychotherapy
- Contemporary Theory and Practice in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
- Contemporary Theory and Practice in Existential Psychotherapy
- Contemporary Theory and Practice in Integrative Psychotherapy
- Research Methods in Psychotherapy: Academic, Clinical and Professional Skills
- Clinical Placement
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Psychotherapy & Counselling MA
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School of Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology
Master London / Classroom-based£ 10,708 + VAT -
University of Oxford
Master OnlinePrice on request -
Birkbeck, University of London
Master London / Classroom-based£ 6,660 -
King's College London
Master London / Classroom-based£ 12,300 -
University of Oxford
Master OnlinePrice on request -
New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
ADL - Academy for Distance Learning
Course OnlinePrice on request
See all