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University of Leeds: Psychotherapy and Counselling
| Institution | University of Leeds |
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| Department | School of Healthcare |
| Web | http://www.leeds.ac.uk |
| admissons@healthcare.leeds.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0113 343 1361 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling is a dual accredited programme with the British Association for Counselling, and Psychotherapy (BACP) and The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, Universities Training College (UKCP, UTC). The programme offers a strong focus on high-quality research and clinical skills training. It provides an opportunity to critically and creatively evaluate current theory and practice issues.
Psychotherapeutic theory which prioritises the therapeutic relationship as the crucial factor will be critically examined and you'll be encouraged to learn more about yourself in relationships. You'll be able to deliver psychological therapy across different socio-cultural contexts, considering the ethical and intersectional dimensions of your practice.
We teach a relational ‘not knowing’ approach to counselling and psychotherapy. This means that the focus is on the therapy relationship. It is consistent with the evidence base that the ‘common factors’ which describe aspects of the relationship are responsible for positive outcomes in therapy. The course also covers the philosophical foundations to relational intersubjective theories.
You will be equipped to work as a humanistic counsellor/psychotherapist and make independent clinical decisions in a variety of settings, including complex and unpredictable situations. You will learn to carry out specialist psychotherapeutic assessments, communicate and present complex and sensitive information and gain knowledge of adult safeguarding procedures.
You will engage in experiential learning activities to develop your self- and intersubjective awareness when becoming a relational practitioner. Many students bring a wealth of personal experience that helps them to reflect on a range of human issues.
In addition to the taught elements of the programme, you must complete 100 supervised client contact hours and 70 hours of personal therapy to become eligible for BACP membership. To become a registered Psychotherapist with the UKCP via the University Psychotherapy and Counselling Association (UPCA) you will need to complete the Advance Practice Portfolio part 1 in year 3 of the MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling and the Post Graduate Certificate in Psychotherapy. In total you will complete 450 supervised client contact hours and 160 hours of personal therapy. For the MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling you must find your own placement, but our practice placement unit has a comprehensive list of approved placement opportunities in a variety of clinical settings and are available to support you. For the Post Graduate Certificate in Psychotherapy, NHS mental familiarisation placements will be available.
You’ll benefit from the knowledge of experienced counsellors, psychotherapists and practitioner psychologists, with senior levels of registration. Our teaching staff are also active researchers, with a range of specialisms. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to conduct independent in-depth research into a complex specialist area.
Course Highlights - High-quality and intensive clinical skills training enabling you to become effective relational practitioners.
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Maximum of 24 students per cohort. This small group approach enables personal support from your peers and tutors help with the emotional challenges of the learning experience.
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Level 3 adult safeguarding covered as part of the course.
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The course includes teaching on online practice, therapy with all age ranges and neurodiversity. A percentage of your placement hours can be with children and young people.
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You will be learning from a passionate academic team with varied psychotherapeutic modalities such as third wave behavioural and cognitive psychotherapies, person-centred and existential not-knowing approach, attachment and psychoanalytic approaches. Therapeutic practice is modelled in different teaching methods with a focus on relationships, creative and experiential methods.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A Bachelor's degree with a 2:2 in any subject or other proof of your ability to study at Masters level. Disclosure and barring screening (DBS) The University has a policy statement on students with criminal records. For the vast majority of students who are resident in the UK the record will be checked via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The DBS check can only include background checks on your time in the UK. A criminal record check from other countries in addition to the UK DBS check may be required. Abroad this may be referred to as a "Certificate of Good Conduct" (CoGC), but the name varies. Occupational Health |
| Location | University of Leeds Woodhouse Lane Leeds LS2 9JT |
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