Overview

You will build your understanding of a range of psychotherapy and counselling theories, with a focus on existential, psychodynamic and humanistic integrative perspectives, as well as cognitive behavioural approaches.

You will explore the practical and ethical issues of working with clients in a variety of situations, and develop essential communication and counselling skills. You will learn to apply academic theory through skills practice sessions and group work.

Careers

For most of our students, the next step is to take a Master's level programme at Regent's University London. Successful completion of this Psychotherapy and Counselling - Certificate programme will enable you to meet one of the main entry requirements for our MA Psychotherapy & Counselling.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Therapy before Therapists

A Way of Working: An Overview of Humanistic Therapy

The Body in Humanistic Therapy

Describing Ourselves: The Fundamentals of Phenomenology

Power, Gender and Race in Therapy

Society, Biology and Reality

Facing the Unknown: Consciousness and Unconsciousness

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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More details

Regent's takes applications throughout the year.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical 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

IELTS

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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

5700 GBP / year

≈ 5700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5700 GBP / year

≈ 5700 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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Living costs

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