Overview

The Psychotherapy and Counselling programme from Regent's University London will prepare you for psychotherapy practice by developing your skills in the safe environment of the classroom and by supporting your work whilst you are in clinical placement.

You will be taught a range of theoretical perspectives, covering existential, psychoanalytic, humanistic and integrative approaches.

You will be encouraged to discuss, give constructive feedback, and debate current issues in psychotherapy.

The programme will help you develop your individual approach to psychotherapy and counselling, and reflect upon your personal beliefs and prejudices. You will learn to apply your theoretical knowledge and acquired skills in an approved clinical placement under the supervision of experienced practitioners.

Careers

After completing the three-year taught programme, you may wish to progress onto the Postgraduate Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy or Postgraduate Certificate in Existential Psychotherapy, the final stage of the four-year training that leads to eligibility for UKCP registration.

Regent’s School of Psychotherapy & Psychology is an accredited organisational member of the UKCP and the MA Psychotherapy & Counselling is UKCP accredited.

We aim to educate students to become skilful and ethical professionals able to think independently, critically and creatively, and undertake highly responsible jobs. Employment opportunities are wide ranging, with our graduates pursuing careers in NHS hospitals, GP practices, universities, colleges and schools, counselling centres, agencies offering specialised counselling, and private practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic seminars on theories of psychotherapy - psychoanalytic, existential, and humanistic/integrative approaches

Training seminars on skills from various approaches, skills practice and evaluation

Personal and professional development (PPD) groups

Independent study (self-directed)

Personal therapy (minimum weekly)

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- 21 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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More details

Regent's takes applications throughout the year.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 179 other Masters in Clinical 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

Copies of academic transcripts and certificates from all university studies (i.e. undergraduate degree)

One letter of academic recommendation

One letter of recommendation detailing professional/clinical experience

A copy of your CV/resumé. If this does not include details of professional/voluntary psychotherapy and counselling work experience, then please submit a separate statement detailing this experience.

A 700-1000 word personal statement outlining your background, your reasons for applying to your chosen programme. This should demonstrate an understanding of a current issue relevant to the subject, how you feel you will benefit from the programme of study, what contributions you will make to the University and how this will help your future career aspirations.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11000 GBP / year

≈ 11000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11000 GBP / year

≈ 11000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Dissertation fee in Year 3: £3,000

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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