Academic Journey
Duration: 1 year (full-time)
Validation: Awarded by Bath Spa University
Inside the Learning Segments
Advanced Counselling Skills (30 credits)
Comprehensive Approaches to Psychological Therapies (30 credits)
Ethics and Professional Practice (30 credits)
Mental Health, Diversity, and Inclusion (30 credits)
Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Project (60 credits)
Clinical Placement and Supervised Practice (includes a minimum of 100 hours in a therapeutic setting)
A good undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2) or an equivalent qualification, usually within the past five years
Relevant professional or voluntary experience in counselling or therapeutic environments
English language proficiency where required
May require a personal statement, interview, and evidence of a commitment to personal therapy and reflective practice
Discover Your Career Direction
This programme equips you with both the theoretical grounding and practical skills to embark on a counselling or psychotherapy career with confidence. You’ll gain accreditation readiness, professional competence, and deep self-awareness—all essential for high quality, client-centered therapeutic work.
Career routes
Graduates often pursue roles such as:
Registered Counsellor or Psychotherapist
Mental Health Therapist
Clinical Supervisor
School or Community Counsellor
Family or Relationship Therapist
Graduates can further pursue advanced training, specialize in areas like trauma or child therapy, or transition into supervisory and leadership roles within therapeutic and healthcare settings.