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MSc in Contemporary Person-Centred Psychotherapy

MSc in Contemporary Person-Centred Psychotherapy

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

5 years

Start date

OCT-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Psychotherapy

Course Summary

The MSc in Contemporary Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Applications is an advanced professional training programme offered jointly by Middlesex University and Metanoia Institute. Designed for individuals aiming to become sophisticated person-centred psychotherapists, this part-time course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications. It runs over one weekend per month over 10 months per academic year and includes a comprehensive exploration of contemporary developments in psychotherapy, research methodologies, and clinical practice. On successful completion, students will achieve an MSc in Contemporary Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Applications and a Metanoia Clinical Diploma in Contemporary Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Applications leading to UKCP Registration.

The course will provide opportunities for in-depth exploration of:

  • Ongoing developments in theory and practice within the ‘family of the Person-Centred approach including Mearns and Cooper's work on relational depth and configurations of self, Garry Proutys work on pre-therapy and Margaret Warners work on fragile process, as well as developments in experiential and focusing oriented therapy.
  • Current models of psychopathology in use within mental health services including approaches to diagnoses (DSMV), issues of risk and mutual assessment of competence and availability for psychotherapy. The course includes a mental health familiarisation placement and the emphasis will be upon gaining an understanding of the models currently prevalent within mental health settings and relating these to person-centred approaches with a critical perspective.
  • Influential models of child development (including the work of Daniel Stern and John Bowlby) again with the emphasis being on relating these ideas to 21st Century Person-Centred developmental theory.
  • Research methodologies, both compatible with the Person-Centred paradigm and some that might be contradictory to the values of the Person-Centred approach. We intend to support students to develop as sophisticated consumers and designers of research, who are able to critique from a person-centred perspective.
  • Contemporary neuro-scientific research relevant to psychotherapy (including the work of Allan Schore) with particular emphasis on the implications for Person-Centred developmental theory and clinical practice.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,150

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

Contact University and ask about this fee

Entry requirements

  • A UK Level 6 degree (or equivalent).
  • A Metanoia Certificate in Therapeutic Skills or an equivalent Certificate in Counselling qualification (or equivalent). This can be attained anytime up to the start of your programme.

University information

Located in Ealing, West London, Metanoia Institute offers industry-recognised professional training courses at postgraduate and undergraduate level, as well as a range of CPD courses. Programmes feature extensive work placement opportunities and focus on the development of flexible and compassionate therapeutic skills. Students learn from industry experts and develop their academic knowledge alongside their clinical skillset. Degree...more