Apply now
Home / Courses / Counselling and Psychotherapy

Counselling and Psychotherapy

MSc

Available campuses

London
  • On Campus
  • Intake period:
    January, June, September
  • Attendance:
    Evening + Weekend
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
    1 year
  • Tuition fee: £
    8.595
    /year

Year 1

  • Advanced Counselling Skills
  • Clinical Placement and Supervised Practice
  • Comprehensive Approaches to Psychological Therapies
  • Ethics and Professional Practice
  • Mental Health, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Project

✅ Academic Qualifications:

You should have an Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

 

✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process

Applicants will need to attend an2 interview with a member of the admissions team.

If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

  • Stratford London, High Street, London, E15 2JA
Greenford
  • On Campus
  • Intake period:
    January, June, September
  • Attendance:
    Evening + Weekend
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
    1 year
  • Tuition fee: £
    8.595
    /year

Year 1

  • Advanced Counselling Skills
  • Clinical Placement and Supervised Practice
  • Comprehensive Approaches to Psychological Therapies
  • Ethics and Professional Practice
  • Mental Health, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Project

✅ Academic Qualifications:

You should have an Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

 

✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process

Applicants will need to attend an2 interview with a member of the admissions team.

If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

  • 891 Greenford Road, Greenford, Greater London, UB6 0HE
Birmingham
  • On Campus
  • Intake period:
    January, June, September
  • Attendance:
    Evening + Weekend
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
    1 year
  • Tuition fee: £
    8.595
    /year

Year 1

  • Advanced Counselling Skills
  • Clinical Placement and Supervised Practice
  • Comprehensive Approaches to Psychological Therapies
  • Ethics and Professional Practice
  • Mental Health, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Project

✅ Academic Qualifications:

You should have an Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

 

✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process

Applicants will need to attend an2 interview with a member of the admissions team.

If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

  • Gbs Fazeley St Deritend Birmingham United Kingdom, Fazeley Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 5SE
Manchester
  • On Campus
  • Intake period:
    January, June, September
  • Attendance:
    Evening + Weekend
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
    1 year
  • Tuition fee: £
    8.595
    /year

Year 1

  • Advanced Counselling Skills
  • Clinical Placement and Supervised Practice
  • Comprehensive Approaches to Psychological Therapies
  • Ethics and Professional Practice
  • Mental Health, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Project

✅ Academic Qualifications:

You should have an Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

 

✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process

Applicants will need to attend an2 interview with a member of the admissions team.

If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

  • 1 Universal Square, Devonshire Street North, Manchester, M12 6JH
  • Intake period:
  • Attendance:
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
  • Tuition fee: £
    /year
  • Intake period:
  • Attendance:
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
  • Tuition fee: £
    /year
  • Intake period:
  • Attendance:
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
  • Tuition fee: £
    /year
  • Intake period:
  • Attendance:
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
  • Tuition fee: £
    /year
  • Intake period:
  • Attendance:
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
  • Tuition fee: £
    /year

Course overview

The MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy is a rigorous postgraduate programme designed for individuals looking to become professional counsellors or psychotherapists. The course combines academic study with supervised clinical practice, enabling students to develop both the theoretical foundation and the interpersonal skills required for therapeutic work.

Students engage deeply with major counselling approaches—such as person-centred therapy, psychodynamic methods, and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)—while exploring key topics like ethics, trauma, diversity, mental health, and reflective practice. Emphasis is placed on developing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and a strong therapeutic presence.

This programme is suitable for those who are either beginning their formal training or building on existing experience, and is structured to meet professional standards (e.g. BACP or UKCP recognition, depending on institution).

Why study this course?

  • Full support by Atlantic London from start until graduation.
  • 85% of students were satisfied overall with their course.
  • 93% of students agreed staff were good at explaining things.
  • 80% work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

Student reviews

Hear first-hand from our incredible community of students.

Assessments

Assessment is structured to support personal and professional development and to reflect real-world therapeutic practice. There are no formal written exams. Assessment methods include:
  • Case study analyses
  • Recorded and evaluated counselling sessions
  • Reflective journals and personal development portfolios
  • Essays on theory, ethics, and clinical issues
  • Supervision reports and clinical practice logs
  • Live skills assessments and observed role plays
  • Final research project or dissertation

Fees & funding

Course fee per year: £8.595

  • Financed by Student Finance England

The Tuition Fee of the course may vary depending on the institution you wish to study at, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU & International Students and eligible for Student Loans Company (SLC) funding to help cover the cost of your tuition fees and other expenses.

If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on an Indefinite stay, apart from the tuition fees, you could also receive support from the government via Student Loans Company to cover some living costs while studying.

  • Tuition fee loans cover the full cost of your course and are paid directly to the course provider.
  • Maintenance Loan pays for day-to-day living expenses like rent, bills, food and books. Unlike the fees loan, it's paid directly to your student bank account once a term and you can spend it on anything you like.
  • Student Finance has to be paid back, however, you only make Student Loan repayments once you've left your course AND are earning enough. Repayments vary with your salary, and stop altogether if your income drops too low.
  • Students can also apply for other types of special support grants, such as childcare grants or Disabled Students' Allowance if eligible.
  • Moreover, almost all universities offer a selection of student bursaries. These are cash gifts you usually don't have to repay.
Name

Study & Career progression

Graduates of the MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy are qualified to work in therapeutic settings across healthcare, education, the charity sector, and private practice. The degree also provides a pathway to accreditation with professional bodies (e.g. BACP, UKCP, NCPS), subject to clinical hours and supervision.

Possible career paths include:

 

  • Professional Counsellor (NHS, education, private practice)
  • Psychotherapist (subject to registration routes)
  • Mental Health Practitioner
  • Wellbeing or Pastoral Support Worker
  • Addiction or Trauma Counsellor
  • Youth or Family Therapist
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Counsellor
  • Progression to Doctorate in Counselling Psychology or Psychotherapy

 

This programme is ideal for individuals seeking a deeply human, meaningful, and professionally recognised route into mental health and emotional wellbeing support.

Counselling and Psychotherapy

MSc

Course summary

  • University of Higher Education
Apply now
Book an appointment

Are you ready
for the student life?

+20.000 student enrollments

Just fill in the form and one of our consultants will contact your shortly!
Still undecided? No worries! You can book an appointment for further answers.

Apply now
Book an appointment
Book appointment
Apply now

Related courses

You might be interested in similar courses

Master degree
  • Anglia Ruskin University

Public Health

Master's

  • Financed by Student Finance England

Study modes

Master degree
  • Anglia Ruskin University

Accounting and Financial Management

MSc

  • Financed by Student Finance England

Study modes

Master degree
  • Anglia Ruskin University

International Law

LLM

  • Financed by Student Finance England

Study modes

Master degree
  • Anglia Ruskin University

International Hospitality and Tourism Management

MSc

  • Financed by Student Finance England

Study modes

Master degree
  • Anglia Ruskin University

International Marketing

MSc

  • Financed by Student Finance England

Study modes

Master degree
  • Anglia Ruskin University

Health and Social Care

MBA

  • Financed by Student Finance England

Study modes

Recommend a friend

Partner institutions

Financing

FAQs

Apply now
Book an appointment
Book an appointment
WhatsApp message