Systemic psychotherapy (M6)

Entry requirements

In order to undertake this course, we ask that you:

• hold a professional qualification in social work, teaching, psychology, psychiatry, psychotherapy, nursing or an affiliated discipline, or equivalent;
• hold an undergraduate degree or are able to demonstrate that you are able to meet the demands of a master’s level course;
• have completed an AFT-accredited intermediate level systemic/family therapy training course. Please note that this is a mandatory requirement – we can only accept applications from those who have completed or are in the process of completing an intermediate level training
• be currently working in the field of mental health, social work/care or education, where you have regular contact with families and are able to practice systemic psychotherapy for a minimum of 100 hours annually while attending the course.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Taught in a highly regarded NHS setting by experienced clinicians, this course was the first of its kind in the UK.

This is a rigorous and intensive programme. It will extend your understanding of theoretical concepts in systemic psychotherapy and fully develop your clinical skills as a systemic family therapist. You will learn through clinical supervision, clinical work, personal and professional development, research, teaching and consultancy, lectures and seminars.

Successful completion provides you with a professional qualification accredited by the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice and enables you to register with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).