Leeds Metropolitan
University
Centre for Psychological Therapies
WELCOME
Aim - is to present the training offered at
Leeds met
From HE cert to MA
Intro 2 routes UG & PG (see hand out)
We offer
Accessible, comprehensive
& progressive training
routes to Counselling and
Psychotherapy
Cert HE/PG Interpersonal &
Counselling Skills
1 year course P/time ½ day or eve per
week TBC
Practice of Counselling Skills
Reflective practice
Personal & Professional Awareness
looking at self – impact on others
Counselling / interpersonal theory
Psychological underpinnings
Entry requirements
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HE cert
‘A’ level or equivalent relevant qual
English ‘C’ GCSE
Study related to self –reflection
Some training in
Interpersonal/counselling skills
PG CERT
• A Degree – English ‘C’ GCSE
• Study related to self –reflection
• Some training in
Interpersonal/counselling skills
• Work related experience
Cert
Stand alone qual ending there – used
as CPD in numerous roles – youth work
HR / social work / teaching / NTAs /
care
As a prep for Diploma - the Counselling
/Psychotherapy practitioners course
BACP Accredited
Can lead to the BSc Therapeutic
Counselling - Masters Degree in
Psychological Therapies
Diploma HE / PGDip
Counselling
2 years
Practitioner training in line with BACP
Gold Book criteria
Accredited by the BACP
Support throughout towards individual
accreditation
Entry
Certificate of at least 90 hours training
skills & theory
The ability to write academically –
Harvard referencing (essay examples may be requested)
Be open to learning about yourself &
emotionally robust, ability to reflect
Cope with course demands
Subjects
Counselling practice & supervision
Personal development
Relational approach – integrative
framework- humanistic / psychodynamic
plus
Reflective practitioner (research
proposal)
All tutors are practicing therapists /
supervisors / accredited BACP-UKCP
Facts
Mondays 10-5pm some Friday eves and
sat workshops 2/3 per year
Price £1,950 per year (app)
40 hours of personal therapy -you fund
Training supervision – you fund
Both above from approved list of
suitable practitioners
Facts
Placement of 1 / 2 hours client contact
in suitable clinical setting(supported)
Supported in-house by named person
Approved by the University – for your
learning and safety
Progression possible to Masters level
BSc Therapeutic
Counselling
Weds PM 1-5/6pm
Top up from Dip – 1 year – leads to
MA Psychological Therapies
In line with employer expectations e.g NHS/ trend
towards professional status, BACP accreditation.
Mods –
Existential /Humanistic.
Issues & Debates
Psychodynamic & Relational
Group therapies
2 X Masters degrees in
MA Psychotherapy ( from PG route)
1 year part time 1 eve week & 9 Sats
Psychiatry & mental Health
Researching Psychotherapy
Reflective practitioner
Therapeutic Relationship
MA
MA Psychological Therapies
Choice of several CPD modules
throughout the year, either 4 day blocks,
4 Fridays, or evenings. Including Person-Centred
CBT
Issues and Debates
Art Therapy
Drama Therapy
Group work
Any questions
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