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Regent's University London: Psychotherapy and Counselling
| Institution | Regent's University London |
|---|---|
| Department | Psychology |
| Web | http://www.regents.ac.uk |
| admit@regents.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 7487 7625 |
| Study type | Taught |
Foundation Certificate - Fd cert
Summary
**Please note that we are not able to sponsor students on this programme for a Student visa.**
Develop a grounding in psychotherapy and counselling theory and skills – combining academic and practical components in a supportive and challenging environment.
As well as providing a solid background for those wishing to apply for further training, this certificate offers those who already work in the helping professions the opportunity to develop their interpersonal skills. You'll build your understanding of a range of theories, with a focus on existential, psychodynamic and humanistic perspectives – though cognitive behavioural approaches are also considered.
You’ll also be introduced to the practical and ethical issues of working with clients in a variety of situations and develop essential communication and counselling skills – examining your own beliefs, assumptions and prejudices in order to help others do the same. Alongside this, you’ll develop your capacity to reflect on your own interpersonal and emotional processes, patterns and experiences.
In class you’ll debate with peers and join simulations, skills practice sessions and self-development workshops (usually in triads of ‘counsellor’, ‘client’ and ‘observer’) – learning to apply academic theory in practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with Regent’s Careers, Enterprise & Industry team to find professional placements.
Successful completion of this certificate will enable you to meet one of the main entry requirements for the MA Psychotherapy and Counselling.
**Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regent's**
Regent’s is a leading training institution for psychotherapy, with a reputation for innovation and critical thinking. Our courses offer training routes to professional practice and accredited professional status for students of all levels – so, no matter whether you’re just beginning your training or are part-way through, we have the right course for you.
| Level | RQF Level 5 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Previous counselling training or experience is not required, nor is a 1st degree or its equivalent; life experience, a mature attitude and a capacity for self-reflection are necessary qualities; students with varied background and experience are welcome; admission to the programme is based partly on the supporting documents sent in alongside the application, and partly on an interview with the course leader. |
| Location | Regent's University London Inner Circle Regent's Park London Westminster NW1 4NS |
Fees
| EU | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| International | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Please note that we are not able to sponsor students on this programme for a Student visa.**
Develop a grounding in psychotherapy and counselling theory and skills – combining academic and practical components in a supportive and challenging environment.
As well as providing a solid background for those wishing to apply for further training, this certificate offers those who already work in the helping professions the opportunity to develop their interpersonal skills. You'll build your understanding of a range of theories, with a focus on existential, psychodynamic and humanistic perspectives – though cognitive behavioural approaches are also considered.
You’ll also be introduced to the practical and ethical issues of working with clients in a variety of situations and develop essential communication and counselling skills – examining your own beliefs, assumptions and prejudices in order to help others do the same. Alongside this, you’ll develop your capacity to reflect on your own interpersonal and emotional processes, patterns and experiences.
In class you’ll debate with peers and join simulations, skills practice sessions and self-development workshops (usually in triads of ‘counsellor’, ‘client’ and ‘observer’) – learning to apply academic theory in practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with Regent’s Careers, Enterprise & Industry team to find professional placements.
Successful completion of this certificate will enable you to meet one of the main entry requirements for the MA Psychotherapy and Counselling.
**Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regent's**
Regent’s is a leading training institution for psychotherapy, with a reputation for innovation and critical thinking. Our courses offer training routes to professional practice and accredited professional status for students of all levels – so, no matter whether you’re just beginning your training or are part-way through, we have the right course for you.
| Level | RQF Level 5 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Previous counselling training or experience is not required, nor is a 1st degree or its equivalent; life experience, a mature attitude and a capacity for self-reflection are necessary qualities; students with varied background and experience are welcome; admission to the programme is based partly on the supporting documents sent in alongside the application, and partly on an interview with the course leader. |
| Location | Regent's University London Inner Circle Regent's Park London Westminster NW1 4NS |
Fees
| EU | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| International | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
MA
Summary
**Please note that as this is a part-time course, we are not able to sponsor students on this programme for a Student visa**
MA Psychotherapy and Counselling forms a key part of the professional training route for anyone wishing to become a registered psychotherapist.
This three-year, part-time course builds on your existing knowledge foundation to give you a deep understanding of psychotherapy and the work of historical and contemporary figures. You’ll revisit theoretical perspectives including existential, psychoanalytic, humanistic and integrative – and start to develop your own approach to psychotherapy and counselling.
Personal and professional development is a cornerstone of this course. Throughout your training, you’ll be encouraged to further evaluate and reflect upon your own personal beliefs and prejudices to prevent them from influencing your clinical practice. You must also engage in weekly personal psychotherapy sessions with a UKCP-registered therapist.
This training will prepare you for professional practice, enabling you to develop your own practical skills within a safe classroom environment. Working in groups in masterclasses and during approved clinical placements, you’ll learn to apply your theoretical knowledge and acquired skills under the supervision of experienced practitioners.
**Your education, your way**
At the end of your second year, you'll choose the pathway to follow on the third year of your studies. You can specialise in integrative psychotherapy via the integrative pathway, or existential psychotherapy via the existential pathway, or you can undertake a significant piece of research in the field via the dissertation pathway.
**Clinical placements**
Clinical placements begin in your second year under the supervision of an experienced practitioner, enabling you to apply your theoretical knowledge and skills in a professional context such as medical care, research agencies, charities, social services and private practice.
You must accrue at least 100 hours of clinical practice to complete the course on the dissertation pathway, and at least 200 hours to complete the other pathways. This will involve at least half a day of practice each week, both during and outside term time. Your course leaders and the University’s Careers, Industry & Enterprise team will advise you on finding a placement.
In order to be eligible to apply for one of the professional bodies (BACP or UKCP) you’ll need to have accrued at least 450 supervised client hours.
**Accreditation and next steps**
This course meets the accreditation criteria of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Upon successful completion, you'll be eligible to apply to one of our Postgraduate Certificate courses – in Existential or Integrative Psychotherapy – the final stage of your training for eligibility to apply to become a UKCP registered psychotherapist.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We're interested in your potential, as well as your prior achievements – and review each application comprehensively on its own merit. Minimum entry requirements for Level 7 – you'll need: - An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) Or: - A minimum of two years of relevant work experience in a position of responsibility in a helping and supportive role Experience of personal psychotherapy/counselling as a client is highly desirable, though not a mandatory requirement. You must also show you have the language skills, study skills and personal maturity to successfully complete this course. This is shown through a 500-700 word personal statement and an interview. During the interview, you'll be required to: - Engage in discussions and identify issues |
| Location | Regent's University London Regents Park London NW1 4NS |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Please note that as this is a part-time course, we are not able to sponsor students on this programme for a Student visa**
MA Psychotherapy and Counselling forms a key part of the professional training route for anyone wishing to become a registered psychotherapist.
This three-year, part-time course builds on your existing knowledge foundation to give you a deep understanding of psychotherapy and the work of historical and contemporary figures. You’ll revisit theoretical perspectives including existential, psychoanalytic, humanistic and integrative – and start to develop your own approach to psychotherapy and counselling.
Personal and professional development is a cornerstone of this course. Throughout your training, you’ll be encouraged to further evaluate and reflect upon your own personal beliefs and prejudices to prevent them from influencing your clinical practice. You must also engage in weekly personal psychotherapy sessions with a UKCP-registered therapist.
This training will prepare you for professional practice, enabling you to develop your own practical skills within a safe classroom environment. Working in groups in masterclasses and during approved clinical placements, you’ll learn to apply your theoretical knowledge and acquired skills under the supervision of experienced practitioners.
**Your education, your way**
At the end of your second year, you'll choose the pathway to follow on the third year of your studies. You can specialise in integrative psychotherapy via the integrative pathway, or existential psychotherapy via the existential pathway, or you can undertake a significant piece of research in the field via the dissertation pathway.
**Clinical placements**
Clinical placements begin in your second year under the supervision of an experienced practitioner, enabling you to apply your theoretical knowledge and skills in a professional context such as medical care, research agencies, charities, social services and private practice.
You must accrue at least 100 hours of clinical practice to complete the course on the dissertation pathway, and at least 200 hours to complete the other pathways. This will involve at least half a day of practice each week, both during and outside term time. Your course leaders and the University’s Careers, Industry & Enterprise team will advise you on finding a placement.
In order to be eligible to apply for one of the professional bodies (BACP or UKCP) you’ll need to have accrued at least 450 supervised client hours.
**Accreditation and next steps**
This course meets the accreditation criteria of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Upon successful completion, you'll be eligible to apply to one of our Postgraduate Certificate courses – in Existential or Integrative Psychotherapy – the final stage of your training for eligibility to apply to become a UKCP registered psychotherapist.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We're interested in your potential, as well as your prior achievements – and review each application comprehensively on its own merit. Minimum entry requirements for Level 7 – you'll need: - An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) Or: - A minimum of two years of relevant work experience in a position of responsibility in a helping and supportive role Experience of personal psychotherapy/counselling as a client is highly desirable, though not a mandatory requirement. You must also show you have the language skills, study skills and personal maturity to successfully complete this course. This is shown through a 500-700 word personal statement and an interview. During the interview, you'll be required to: - Engage in discussions and identify issues |
| Location | Regent's University London Regents Park London NW1 4NS |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
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