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University of Roehampton: Counselling Psychology
Institution | University of Roehampton View institution profile |
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Department | Psychology |
Web | www.roehampton.ac.uk |
postgradadmissions@roehampton.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 020 8392 3314 |
Study type | Research |
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Summary
**Why this course?**
- Approved by the HCPC and accredited by the BPS.
- Opportunity to undertake clinical placements and research projects.
- Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023).
- Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).
**About this course**
This course gives you the professional training that leads to eligibility for registration as a counselling psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and chartered status with the British Psychological Society. Roehampton is ranked in the top 3 universities in London for the impact of our research in Psychology (REF 2021).
This programme brings together contemporary understandings from person-centred psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural models of therapy. The course is based on a pluralistic relational philosophy that values diversity, and promotes individual empowerment and social change. This means that we respect and value a wide range of approaches to psychological intervention and research, view relationships as central to wellbeing, and seek to enable trainees to make a positive difference both at an individual and social level through their clinical and research work.
In years one and two as a trainee, you will focus on gaining clinical experience working in person-centred and psychodynamic models of therapy respectively. In year three, you will have the option of gaining experience working in a cognitive-behavioural, integrative or pluralistic model. By the end of the programme, you will have completed a minimum requirement of 450 supervised client hours in a range of placement settings.
Starting in your second year, you will work towards the production of a doctoral portfolio to showcase and integrate your learning as a counselling psychologist, across both professional practice and research domains.
**Skills**
There is a strong emphasis on your identity and employability as a practitioner psychologist, including skills in:
- Assessment and formulation,
- Leadership
- Service evaluation
- Psychological testing
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods.
During your training, you will develop key transferable skills as a practitioner psychologist, this incudes:
- Research
- Psychological testing
- Service evaluation
- Team working
- Leadership.
**Career opportunities**
Graduates go on to work as art therapists in fields including:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Adult mental health
- The third sector.
They work in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with psychiatrists, psychologists and other mental health professionals.
Level | RQF Level 8 |
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Entry requirements | All candidates must have the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS, a 2:1 or above in psychology or equivalent, experience in an emotionally demanding helping role and basic training in counselling skills. Before submitting an application all candidates must read the full 'Programme Outline' (available on the Roehampton course page) and entry requirements. |
Location | Whitelands College Holybourne Avenue London SW15 4JD |
Fees
England | 8946 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 8946 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 8946 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 8946 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Why this course?**
- Approved by the HCPC and accredited by the BPS.
- Opportunity to undertake clinical placements and research projects.
- Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023).
- Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).
**About this course**
This course gives you the professional training that leads to eligibility for registration as a counselling psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and chartered status with the British Psychological Society. Roehampton is ranked in the top 3 universities in London for the impact of our research in Psychology (REF 2021).
This programme brings together contemporary understandings from person-centred psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural models of therapy. The course is based on a pluralistic relational philosophy that values diversity, and promotes individual empowerment and social change. This means that we respect and value a wide range of approaches to psychological intervention and research, view relationships as central to wellbeing, and seek to enable trainees to make a positive difference both at an individual and social level through their clinical and research work.
In years one and two as a trainee, you will focus on gaining clinical experience working in person-centred and psychodynamic models of therapy respectively. In year three, you will have the option of gaining experience working in a cognitive-behavioural, integrative or pluralistic model. By the end of the programme, you will have completed a minimum requirement of 450 supervised client hours in a range of placement settings.
Starting in your second year, you will work towards the production of a doctoral portfolio to showcase and integrate your learning as a counselling psychologist, across both professional practice and research domains.
**Skills**
There is a strong emphasis on your identity and employability as a practitioner psychologist, including skills in:
- Assessment and formulation,
- Leadership
- Service evaluation
- Psychological testing
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods.
During your training, you will develop key transferable skills as a practitioner psychologist, this incudes:
- Research
- Psychological testing
- Service evaluation
- Team working
- Leadership.
**Career opportunities**
Graduates go on to work as art therapists in fields including:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Adult mental health
- The third sector.
They work in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with psychiatrists, psychologists and other mental health professionals.
Level | RQF Level 8 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | All candidates must have the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS, a 2:1 or above in psychology or equivalent, experience in an emotionally demanding helping role and basic training in counselling skills. Before submitting an application all candidates must read the full 'Programme Outline' (available on the Roehampton course page) and entry requirements. |
Location | Whitelands College Holybourne Avenue London SW15 4JD |
Fees
England | 4473 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 4473 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 4473 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 4473 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**This programme provides professional training that leads to eligibility for registration as a counselling psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS).**
This programme is at the leading edge of international developments in counselling psychology practice, research and theory; and brings together contemporary understandings from person-centred psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural models of therapy. There is a strong emphasis on your identity and employability as a practitioner psychologist, including skills in assessment and formulation, leadership, service evaluation, psychological testing, qualitative and quantitative research methods. The programme attracts a diverse group of trainees who have gained relevant experience in fields such as counselling and psychotherapy, research and academia, and the NHS, and who are passionate about becoming counselling psychologists.
The course is based on a pluralistic relational philosophy that values diversity, and promotes individual empowerment and social change. This means that we respect and value a wide range of approaches to psychological intervention and research, view relationships as central to wellbeing, and seek to enable trainees to make a positive difference both at an individual and social level through their clinical and research work.
You will join a vibrant community of practitioners and researchers, who will help you achieve your goals, and enable you to make a valuable contribution to the field of counselling psychology.
Level | RQF Level 8 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | All candidates must have the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS, a 2:1 or above in psychology or equivalent, experience in an emotionally demanding helping role and basic training in counselling skills. Before submitting an application all candidates must read the full 'Programme Outline' (available on the Roehampton course page) and entry requirements. |
Location | Whitelands College Holybourne Avenue London SW15 4JD |
Fees
England | 8946 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 8946 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 8946 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 8946 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**This programme provides professional training that leads to eligibility for registration as a counselling psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS).**
This programme is at the leading edge of international developments in counselling psychology practice, research and theory; and brings together contemporary understandings from person-centred psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural models of therapy. There is a strong emphasis on your identity and employability as a practitioner psychologist, including skills in assessment and formulation, leadership, service evaluation, psychological testing, qualitative and quantitative research methods. The programme attracts a diverse group of trainees who have gained relevant experience in fields such as counselling and psychotherapy, research and academia, and the NHS, and who are passionate about becoming counselling psychologists.
The course is based on a pluralistic relational philosophy that values diversity, and promotes individual empowerment and social change. This means that we respect and value a wide range of approaches to psychological intervention and research, view relationships as central to wellbeing, and seek to enable trainees to make a positive difference both at an individual and social level through their clinical and research work.
You will join a vibrant community of practitioners and researchers, who will help you achieve your goals, and enable you to make a valuable contribution to the field of counselling psychology.
Level | RQF Level 8 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | All candidates must have the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS, a 2:1 or above in psychology or equivalent, experience in an emotionally demanding helping role and basic training in counselling skills. Before submitting an application all candidates must read the full 'Programme Outline' (available on the Roehampton course page) and entry requirements. |
Location | Whitelands College Holybourne Avenue London SW15 4JD |
Fees
England | 4473 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 4473 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 4473 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 4473 GBP for Year 1 |
University of Roehampton
At the University of Roehampton London, we offer a first-class educational experience, designed to help you reach your full potential and get the career you want. Whether you want to study for professional or personal development, we have a diverse range of postgraduate taught and research programmes for you to choose from. We are unique among London universities with a beautiful parkland campus and excellent facilities, located south-west London, allowing our students to study in an environment that places an emphasis on teaching and research excellence.
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