Psychotherapy Dublin Business School

Overview

The Psychotherapy course from Dublin Business School has been designed for graduates from a Level 8 counselling and psychotherapy programme who are suitable for supervised clinical training in humanistic and psychodynamic psychotherapy in accordance in accordance with the integrative model. 

A combination of the Higher Diploma in Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy (or equivalent) and the MA in psychotherapy at Dublin Business School should fulfil the requirements of a four-year training course that is expected by the professional bodies in the field of Psychotherapy. 

The MA course is also research focused and therefore provides students with a range of research skills appropriate to the field of counselling and psychotherapy.

Key Features of the MA in Psychotherapy

• Designed for graduates from disciplines related to counselling and psychotherapy

• Aims to meet the needs of individuals who wish to train as professional Psychotherapists

• Designed with close attention paid to requirements of professional bodies and discussions regarding statutory and European regulation in the field

• Delivered on a modular basis, typically students will attend classes on two evenings per weeks & attend weekend workshops once or twice a month

• Comprises of Theoretical components, Personal Psychotherapy, Weekly Process Groups & Supervised Clinical Counselling/Psychotherapy Practice

• The orientation is primarily humanistic/integrative

• Includes master classes and workshops from experienced practitioners

Career Opportunities

Holders of the MA in Psychotherapy will be qualified to work in the following areas:

• The Voluntary Sector

• Primary Care settings

• Social Care settings

• Educational settings

• Private Practice following admission to a professional body