The aims of the programme is to:

• Further develop the professional study, academic research and clinical training of graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling, through the writing of a dissertation
• Build on the pre-dissertation psychotherapy training gained in the PET Atrium Year
• Elaborate on the training of reflective psychosynthesis practitioners who work at a high standard of competency, within a transpersonal context, with ethical and safe practice
• Enable students to practise with a depth and degree of clinical expertise and theoretical knowledge which is integrated with a wider field of psychology and psychotherapy
• Prepare students to gain full independent professional status, accreditation and registration

• This programme offers the opportunity to study and carry out original research on an aspect of psychosynthesis psychotherapy, at a very deep level, at the country’s oldest psychosynthesis institution;
• Core staff are senior psychosynthesis tutors, as well as senior practitioners and supervisors in psychosynthesis therapy.

Completion of the following:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling or equivalent
• PET Atrium Year or equivalent
• Clinical Case Study 3
• 250 clinical hours

This is a one year, part-time programme.  We have 10 training weekends each year.  We have two course intakes each calendar year; February and September.  Our academic year consists of two semesters with breaks during August and the Christmas holiday period.  Students have 2 modes of attendance: block format (Friday – Monday) or intermonth format (Friday – Sunday plus 4 weekday evenings a month).  Each format is subject to sufficient numbers.

Formulating, planning, researching writing and collating a dissertation; supervised clinical practice; plus a minimum of 4 hours of Academic Tutor contact time for guidance.

• Written dissertation of 14000 words
• Comparative Research Methods Essay of 1500 words
• Study Tutor Assessment and Report
• Students are also required to complete 0-150 supervised clinical hours (depending on how many hours the applicant has accumulated prior to the start of the course), ensuring that 450 hours have been completed by the time of the award.  Research Methodology seminars and Academic Tutorials will also be completed.

• The Trust's professional programmes are fully recognized by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (for counsellors), and the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (for psychotherapists);
• Following completion of the MA, and subject to satisfactory completion of all clinical requirements and a qualifying case study, graduates will be eligible for UKCP registration;
• Graduates are also members of the European Association for Psychotherapy, via the European Federation for Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy.

The main focus of the MA is an originally researched, 14,000 word dissertation.  This accounts for 100% of the marks.

If the student goes on to gain UKCP registration, this means they become part of a nationally recognised professional association.

Graduates of the Trust are fully recognised as counsellors/psychotherapists within the UK, and work in many areas of the public sector, education and private practice.

MA graduates will be able to practise psychosynthesis psychotherapy to the highest level, with a secure academic and practical foundation. There are also opportunities for teaching and lecturing available throughout the psychotherapy world, open to students with such top-level qualifications.

• Each student has an individual pastoral Study Tutor for personal and individualised support with their academic work;
• Students are also assigned to tutorial groups, where they will give and receive peer support.

On a practical level:

• The Trust has its own library, and students are also provided with original reading material, and may purchase additional articles and resources;
• Students have access to UEL’s Stratford Campus library, which houses the School of Psychology collection;
• Books required for the programme are on sale from the Trust office, and can also be sent to students for a small fee;
• There is a Common Room, equipped with a microwave etc, for the use of the students;
• A Meditation room is available for students requiring a quiet space.

• We have our own Student Placement Service and Low-Cost Counselling Service;
• We have built up a close relationship with many agencies and charities, who provide us with many diverse placement opportunities;
• The Trust building has recently undergone a major programme of renovation and redecoration, providing a fresh and creative learning environment;
• Situated at London Bridge, we are well situated for those who wish to enjoy historic London, or simply to walk by the Thames;
• There are numerous eating and shopping amenities in the immediate vicinity. 
• We are easily reached by train, bus and tube;