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MA Counselling and Psychotherapy

Why choose the MA Counselling and Psychotherapy?

✓		Accredited programe of studies in Counselling and Psychotherapy offered in Greece by a UK University.
✓		Successful completion of programme MA Counselling and Psychotherapy at Metropolitan College leads to the award of Master of Arts by the University of East London which has a long standing tradition in training courses in Counselling (since 1972).
✓		UEL’s School of Psychology is one of the top departments of Psychology in the UK for student satisfaction (NSS, 2017).
✓		UEL is one of the UK’s leading modern research universities. UEL’s School of Psychology is 1 of only 4 in UK whose research had a 100% impact at the highest level.
✓		The programme meets the requirements for membership to British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
✓		Metropolitan College is an organizational member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) (membership number 00187957).
✓		It provides in depth training in the integrative approach, the most up to date trend in Psychotherapy that combines a variety of techniques and theoretical approaches.
✓		Fully supervised clinical practice (at least 100 hours) in various communities and counselling settings (institutions, hospitals, youth and social services centres, mental health community centres etc).
✓		High profiled staff that combine academic knowledge with substantial clinical experience and expertise.
✓		Structure and approach is based on counseling research and everyday clinical practice
✓		Integrative approach that enables students to develop their unique style of practicing.
✓		Provides clinical supervision on a weekly basis as an integral part of the programme.
✓		Established links with many local counselling agencies.
✓		Provides support and guidance to students to ensure successful practical placements posts.

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	Description The MA Counselling & Psychotherapy is a practice-oriented programme that equips students with adequate knowledge and skills to practice safely and ethically counselling and psychotherapy. Moreover, it provides focused training in the integrative model that constitutes the latest trend in the psychotherapeutic practice, as it combines techniques and theories from a wide range of psychotherapeutic approaches (e.g. person-centred, cognitive, psychodynamic, gestalt, existential approach), based on the premise that humans are complex and it is difficult and risky to interpret their behaviour on the basis of a single theory. The therapeutic model taught in the programme is the internationally recognised Egan model, oriented towards problem solving. The basic objectives of the programme are to provide students with the opportunity to: Gain a qualifying award that meets the criteria and guidelines for the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy programme accreditation and work towards BACP individual practitioner accreditation. Develop a sound basis for professional and ethical practice in the counselling and psychotherapy field. Take an active role as members of a professional community. Enhance and extend academic and professional development to Masters degree level and contribute to professional body CPD requirements. The programme is designed and delivered in accordance with the criteria of programme certification of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This means that each graduate is entitled to apply individually in order to be admitted as member in the Association. Duration: 2 years (Postgraduate Diploma) or 3 years (MA)

	Modules
	Year 1 – Self, Skills and Theory (GC7201) Personal development Βasic counseling skills and techniques Person-centred approach and practice CBT approach and practice Introduction to mental health issues and Ethics Introduction to counselling and social context Introduction to clinical supervision and working with clients Year 2 – Application and Integration (GC7202) Research methods in counselling and psychotherapy, dissertationPersonal development advanced counseling skills Psychodynamic theory andpractice The Egan Model and practice Integrative models and practice Specific mental health issues Introduction to specialized approaches (e.g. Gestalt, existential) Supervised clinical practice Year 3 – Research and Dissertation Research methods in counselling and psychotherapy Dissertation




	Career Prospects Completing the programme often leads to career progression within their current employment that involves counselling/psychotherapy. Graduates also can: Use the Diploma/MA to apply for voluntary placements. Set-up their own private/independent practice. Become trainers or supervisors. Apply for paid work in various setting that involve counselling and psychotherapy.
	Admission Requirements First degree or equivalent professional qualifications and/or experience that, in the opinion of the selectors, is indicative of the ability to achieve the standards of the programme. Appropriate personal qualities, including: Self-awareness, maturity and stability Ability to make use of and reflect upon life experience Capacity to cope with the emotional demands of the programme Ability to cope with the intellectual and academic requirements Ability to form a helping relationship characterized by empathy, acceptance and genuineness Ability to be self-critical and use both positive and negative feedback Awareness of the nature of prejudice and oppression Awareness of issues of difference and equality Ability to recognize the need for personal and professional support Commitment to self-development Competence in, or the aptitude to develop generic professional skills, including: literacy, numeracy, information technology, administrative skills, self-management skills, communication and interpersonal skills. Successful applicants usually have some previous counselling skills training, relevant experience of working with people and some experience of their own personal therapy.
	Academic Staff The academic staff of the Faculty of Human Sciences.consists of distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in their field of expertise. In their majority they also work in various settings, institutions, clinics, hospitals, schools, nurseries, NGOs, private companies, etc. as psychologists, education experts, special educators, etc. and have extensive professional experience in their field of expertise who can familiarize students with the latest methods and help them put to practice the theoretical knowledge they acquire in class.

Description

Τhe MA Counselling & Psychotherapy is a practice-oriented programme that equips students with adequate knowledge and skills to practice safely and ethically counselling and psychotherapy. Moreover, it provides focused training in the integrative model that constitutes the latest trend in the psychotherapeutic practice, as it combines techniques and theories from a wide range of psychotherapeutic approaches (e.g. person-centred, cognitive, psychodynamic, gestalt, existential approach), based on the premise that humans are complex and it is difficult and risky to interpret their behaviour on the basis of a single theory. The therapeutic model taught in the programme is the internationally recognised Egan model, oriented towards problem solving.

The basic objectives of the programme are to provide students with the opportunity to:

Gain a qualifying award that meets the criteria and guidelines for the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy programme accreditation and work towards BACP individual practitioner accreditation.
Develop a sound basis for professional and ethical practice in the counselling and psychotherapy field.
Take an active role as members of a professional community.
Enhance and extend academic and professional development to Masters degree level and contribute to professional body CPD requirements.

The programme is designed and delivered in accordance with the criteria of programme certification of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This means that each graduate is entitled to apply individually in order to be admitted as member in the Association.

Duration: 2 years (Postgraduate Diploma) or 3 years (MA)

Career Prospects

Completing the programme often leads to career progression within their current employment that involves counselling/psychotherapy. Graduates also can:

- - Use the Diploma/MA to apply for voluntary placements.
  - Set-up their own private/independent practice.
  - Become trainers or supervisors.
  - Apply for paid work in various setting that involve counselling and psychotherapy.

Modules

Year 1 – Self, Skills and Theory (GC7201)

- Personal development
- Βasic counseling skills and techniques
- Person-centred approach and practice
- CBT approach and practice
- Introduction to mental health issues and Ethics
- Introduction to counselling and social context
- Introduction to clinical supervision and working with clients

Year 2 – Application and Integration (GC7202)

- Research methods in counselling and psychotherapy, dissertationPersonal development advanced counseling skills
- Psychodynamic theory andpractice
- The Egan Model and practice
- Integrative models and practice
- Specific mental health issues
- Introduction to specialized approaches (e.g. Gestalt, existential)
- Supervised clinical practice

Year 3 – Research and Dissertation

- Research methods in counselling and psychotherapy
- Dissertation

Admission Requirements

First degree or equivalent professional qualifications and/or experience that, in the opinion of the selectors, is indicative of the ability to achieve the standards of the programme.

Appropriate personal qualities, including:

- Self-awareness, maturity and stability
- Ability to make use of and reflect upon life experience
- Capacity to cope with the emotional demands of the programme
- Ability to cope with the intellectual and academic requirements
- Ability to form a helping relationship characterized by empathy, acceptance and genuineness
- Ability to be self-critical and use both positive and negative feedback
- Awareness of the nature of prejudice and oppression
- Awareness of issues of difference and equality
- Ability to recognize the need for personal and professional support
- Commitment to self-development
- Competence in, or the aptitude to develop generic professional skills
  , including: literacy, numeracy, information technology, administrative skills, self-management skills, communication and interpersonal skills.

Successful applicants usually have some previous counselling skills training, relevant experience of working with people and some experience of their own personal therapy.

Academic Staff

The academic staff of the Faculty of Human Sciences consists of distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in their field of expertise.

In their majority they also work in various settings, institutions, clinics, hospitals, schools, nurseries, NGOs, private companies, etc. as psychologists, education experts, special educators, etc. and have extensive professional experience in their field of expertise who can familiarize students with the latest methods and help them put to practice the theoretical knowledge they acquire in class.

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Student / Alumni Testimonials

Elpida Theofanaki, BSc (Hons) Psychology student

Everything is top-notch, from the College facilities and programmes of study to the teaching staff and everyone in charge. The team –academic and administrative– helps students reach their goal. The Psychology team, in particular, is well organized and willing to help students and enhance their academic development.

Despina Hantzou, MA Counselling and Psychotherapy student

As a teacher without a degree in Psychology, the MA in Counseling and Psychotherapy offered by Metropolitan College is exactly what I was looking for. The programme is well-structured, intensive and highly effective; it is also combined with practice-based placement and supervision which is offered right from the beginning. Once I complete my studies, I plan to work professionally in the area of Psychotherapy.

Irini Koutela, MSc Psychology graduate

Ever since my first visit at Metropolitan College I felt a comfort and security that seemed to suit me. After researching extensively Universities and Colleges offering postgraduate Psychology studies in Greece, I decided to enroll on the particular Masters as it offered me considerable flexibility –especially given my tight schedule– extensive knowledge in the field of Psychology, a compact curriculum –notably in the Greek language– and a degree awarded by the University of East London. As a graduate, I feel satisfied that I chose the particular programme given the exciting professional opportunities that lie ahead.

Vasileios Tsotras, Economist-International Affairs Expert, MSc Business Psychology graduate

Metropolitan College offers top quality educational services. From my initial request for information until my graduation, the staff was always there for me understanding and addressing my needs and concerns. My classmates were both highly competent individuals, but also able to work nicely as a group. The degree I earned opened up new horizons for me both professionally and academically. Although I certainly worked hard during my studies, I would definitely do it all again! Yes, it was perfect!

Theoni Kyriakou, MA Special Educational Needs (SEN) graduate

I am really glad I chose Metropolitan College for my postgraduate studies in the field of Special Education. I need to stress the commendable academic support offered by my teachers who passed on their knowledge and their love for Special Education. The Library and the College facilities were keys to my educational experience, as was the support I received from the College administration throughout my studies. I believe the College opened up new horizons for me in the area of research. It also gave me the opportunity to present my research at the Pan-Hellenic New Educator Conference of (23 - May 24, 2015) at the Eugenides Foundation and at the international ICCMIT 2015 conference held in Prague on 20 -22 April 2015. Last but not least, I would like to express my thanks to Metropolitan College for helping me successfully complete my postgraduate studies.