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 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

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