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University of Leeds: Psychotherapy and Counselling
| Institution | University of Leeds |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Healthcare |
| Web | http://www.leeds.ac.uk |
| admissons@healthcare.leeds.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0113 343 1361 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
The MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling is a British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited course. 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 will be encouraged to learn more about yourself in relationships, to develop your own approach to therapy based on your own values and beliefs (a values-based approach). You will 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 professional 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 practice hours to become eligible for BACP membership. 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.
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.
- 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.
- Level 3 adult safeguarding covered as part of the course.
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.
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, psychoanalytic and integrative approaches. Therapeutic practice is modelled in different teaching methods with a focus on relationships, creative and experiential methods.
The course content is enriched and influenced by the active research of the staff team who are all conducting important and novel research within this field.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in any subject or other proof of your ability to study at Masters level. It’s essential that students beginning our programme have already completed a level 3 certificate in counselling skills or equivalent, so we can assume this level of practice and knowledge of the professional context of counselling. The level 3 course or equivalent should include 20-50 hours of practice with other students and tutor feedback. English Language at GCSE grade C or equivalent, or IELTS overall score 7. Two satisfactory references, one of which must normally be an academic reference. A level of maturity associated with personal reflection on a variety of adult and childhood experiences and developed interpersonal skills, to be assessed at interview. Satisfactory police clearance. We’ll send you a form for this. Opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning and prior experiential learning exist through the School's credit accumulation and transfer procedures. |
| Location | University of Leeds Woodhouse Lane Leeds LS2 9JT |
Summary
The MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling provides high quality BACP-accredited training, with a strong research focus. It offers an opportunity to critically and creatively evaluate current theory and practice issues. The focus is on theories of therapy that focus on the therapeutic relationship as the crucial factor and students will have the opportunity to learn about various relational theories and are encouraged to learn more about themselves in relationships, to develop their own approach to therapy based on their own values and beliefs.
You’ll benefit from the knowledge of experienced counsellors and psychotherapists, with senior levels of registration on the MA programme. 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. In your final year, our innovative annual student conference gives you chance to share your research with peers.
You’ll learn in a relatively small cohort of students (up to 24) and this will become your learning environment, involving much experiential learning to develop your self- and intersubjective awareness. This small group enables personal support from your peers and tutors to help with the emotional challenges of such learning.
The programme aims to equip you to work as a counsellor/psychotherapist and make independent clinical decisions in a variety of settings including complex and unpredictable situations. Many students also bring a wealth of personal experience that helps them to reflect on a range of human issues. Our excellent relationships with a range of agencies throughout the region will assist you in finding a practice placement.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in any subject or other proof of your ability to study at Masters level. It’s essential that students beginning our programme have already completed a level 3 certificate in counselling skills or equivalent, so we can assume this level of practice and knowledge of the professional context of counselling. The level 3 course or equivalent should include 20-50 hours of practice with other students and tutor feedback. English Language at GCSE grade C or equivalent, or IELTS overall score 7. Two satisfactory references, one of which must normally be an academic reference. A level of maturity associated with personal reflection on a variety of adult and childhood experiences and developed interpersonal skills, to be assessed at interview. Satisfactory police clearance. We’ll send you a form for this. Opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning and prior experiential learning exist through the School's credit accumulation and transfer procedures. |
| Location | University of Leeds Woodhouse Lane Leeds LS2 9JT |
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