Overview

The Humanistic and Psychodynamic Counselling programme at the Goldsmiths, University of London is taught by means of theoretical lectures, seminars, experiential workshops and group tutorials. You’ll study key theoretical concepts that inform the practice of humanistic and psychodynamic counselling and will identify the specific responsibilities and processes of the counselling alliance.

The programme covers

Humanistic approaches to counselling, with special emphasis on the philosophy and influence of Carl Rogers
Psychodynamic principles of counselling, with reference to growth and development, unconscious processes and intra-psychic conflicts
The ethics of counselling: boundaries and responsibility
Good practice and care for the counsellor: self-awareness, supervision and meeting your own needs
Transcultural Counselling, looking into issues of diversity and dominance in the counselling relationship

Skills

You'll develop critical, communication and interpersonal skills, and listening skills.

Careers

Suitable careers for graduates of this programme include:

support and welfare work
residential social work
teaching
advocacy
mentoring

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Defining the counselling alliance
Fundamental conditions of the counselling relationship
Overview of the humanistic framework
Carl Rogers and person-centred counselling
Gerard Egan's goal-orientated approach
Existential philosophy and Gestalt therapy
Comparing and contrasting the different humanistic theories

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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More details

There is no official deadline of when to apply by, it’s best to apply early.

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Educational Psychology Counselling Psychology View 85 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must be able to demonstrate:

a commitment to counselling as a profession
an ability to sustain academic study
the potential to develop those qualities essential to counselling, for example empathy and sense of self

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7400 GBP / year

≈ 7400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3100 GBP / year

≈ 3100 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

The programme covers

Skills

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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