Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy MA

This programme provides the training in counselling and psychotherapy necessary to become eligible for BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) individual practitioner accreditation. The course, accredited by the BACP, is based on an integrative relational approach to counselling and psychotherapy, which has been developed over many years by our cutting-edge teaching team. Our integrative approach, at the forefront of counselling and psychotherapy theory, practice and research, incorporates aspects from three main therapeutic traditions; person-centred, cognitive and psychodynamic. You will be encouraged to explore psychological processes and experiences from these different perspectives, and recognise the theoretical, personal and cultural assumptions which influence your work.

You will be equipped with the necessary skills to work with a wide range of people with a range of psychological issues in a variety of settings. As well as cognitive and reflective skills, you will also learn practical ways of working with your clients in a therapeutic relationship to address conscious and unconscious needs and produce a change in emotional and cognitive processes and behaviour. This involves integrating complex and advanced skills, and responding creatively to complex, novel and unpredictable situations. Graduates can work in health and social services, voluntary organisations and the education in counselling field.

Students need to have an undergraduate degree at grade 2.2 honours or above in psychology or the social sciences or an arts related subject plus a basic counselling skills training plus evidence of experience of working in a helping role with vulnerable adults in either employed or voluntary work.