Programme summary for Graduate Certificate Theory and Skills of Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy
About the programme
- Students are receiving training from the Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships: a nationally and internationally recognised clinical, training and research organisation which specialises in the adult couple relationship.
- The programme is the first part of a training route accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Programme structure
One year, part-time, evening programme, with regular Saturday workshops.
Career opportunities
On successful completion of the programme, and following an assessment interview, students may progress onto the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Couple Counselling, during which students work as couple counsellors in TCCR’s clinical service. Successful completion of the PGDip will give the student professional status as a psychodynamic couple counsellor and able to work in various professional settings.
Support
Each student is assigned a personal tutor, with whom they hold regular meetings on an individual basis. Other staff, such as the Programme Leader, are also available for consultation. Seminar groups are kept small to give the student a rewarding and supportive learning environment.
On a practical level, TCCR has its own well-stocked, specialist library, In addition to this, students become members of the Library of the Tavistock Centre – a National Resource for Psychotherapy, and are eligible to use UEL’s library and to elect to become members of up to three other academic libraries. Teaching buildings have common rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities. The Tavistock Centre also has a cafe providing good quality food and drinks.
Admission
- First degree or equivalent professional qualifications/experience
- Relevant work experience
- Appropriate personal qualities
- Commitment to self-development and personal therapy
- Appropriate level of self-awareness in relation to motivation for learning about working with couples
Key facts
You can start many programmes in either September or February and applications are simple to make. Click below to:
Tuition Fees - 2013/14
Home/EU Fees
- Module fee: Pending
- Full time fee: Pending
International Fees
- Module fee: Pending
- Full time fee: Pending
Fees based on 30 credit modules (unless otherwise indicated) For further information regarding postgraduate fees please refer to www.uel.ac.uk/fees/
