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Foundation Course in Psychotherapy & Counselling / Certificate in Psychotherapy & Counselling*

• Entry Requirements
• Course Structure
• Start Dates & Fees
• Module Descriptions
• Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction

This postgraduate foundation course provides basic training and a solid grounding in psychotherapy and counselling theory and practice.

It combines academic, practical and experiential components within a supportive yet challenging environment.

Our foundation courses come from an "integrative standpoint"; as well as exploring the main therapeutic theories, they also examine philosophical and spiritual perspectives, cross-cultural approaches. Students are also introduced to the practical and ethical issues of working with clients in a variety of situations.

Two training options are available: the One-Year Foundation Course and the Intensive Foundation Course.

Course Objectives

The key objectives of the courses are to make it possible for participants:

• To acquire some knowledge and understanding of a range of psychotherapy and counselling theories, with a focus on existential, psychodynamic and humanistic/integrative perspectives
• To develop competence in the use of essential communication and counselling skills
• To develop an aptitude for self-evaluation in the use of such skills
• To examine their beliefs, assumptions and prejudices in order to help others do the same
• To develop their capacity to reflect on their own interpersonal and emotional processes, patterns and experiences
• To think critically about psychotherapy and counselling theory and practice

Course Progression

Upon successful completion of this course, you meet one of the main entry requirements for our MA/PGDiploma in Psychotherapy & Counselling. Direct progression, however, will depend on your academic background and professional/voluntary experience. Please see the entry requirements for our MA/PGDiploma for further information.

How To Apply

To apply, simply download an application form and return it to us with all of your supporting documentation. Please see our Admissions page for further information about the Admissions Process.

Find Out More

Informal Advisory Meetings for our Foundation Courses in Psychotherapy & Counselling / Certificate in Psychotherapy & Counselling  are held once a month on a weekday evening, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, and are facilitated by the Course Leader, Mike Harding. Please see our Informal Advisory Meetings page for further information.

You are also welcome to contact our Admissions Team for further information on +44 (0) 207 487 7505 or spc@regents.ac.uk.

*The Foundation Course is due to be re-classified as a Certificate in Psychotherapy & Counselling