Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy (D12)

Entry requirements

In order to undertake this course, we ask that you: have a demonstrable interest in psychodynamic counselling, psychoanalytic psychotherapy or psychoanalysis, and a wish to make a deeper study of the human mind, either for professional reasons or for the purposes of your own personal development.

You must also be able to organise a workplace observation project, which must be in place before the course begins. While it is not mandatory for a placement to be organised at the time of interview, it is encouraged to start thinking about this as early as possible.

Although the course aims to be supportive and containing in its approach, the subject matter can be emotionally challenging. Personal readiness for the course is therefore an important factor which will be explored at interview.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This popular, one-year course provides an introduction to a psychoanalytic understanding of the human mind and to specific principles of psychodynamic psychotherapy at an elementary level.

Under the guidance of our expert clinician-tutors, you will analyse human development through a psychoanalytic lens, while exploring key psychoanalytic concepts, complex mental health presentations and how we view the life of groups and organisations, as well as difference and diversity.

This course is ideal if you are looking to take your first steps towards a qualification in counselling or psychotherapy.