MSc Psychological Therapies with Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in London United Kingdom | City St George's, University of London

This distinctive MSc program enables you to become a trained Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner while qualifying for paid positions within NHS Talking Therapies services. You'll acquire expertise in evaluating and managing depression and anxiety, with options to pursue advanced research or specialized mental health studies at the master's level. The program consists of two key elements: clinical training and academic research components. The clinical training emphasizes developing assessment and treatment capabilities for common mental health issues through three in-depth modules on low-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy (LICBT).

The clinical training is enhanced by practical experience at the University's innovative Health and Well-Being Clinic, where you'll implement classroom-learned techniques under professional supervision. The program offers two pathways: either completing a dissertation or selecting two specialized modules related to Talking Therapies. The dissertation option allows you to create original research under faculty guidance, while the specialized modules - 'Leadership in Talking Therapies' and 'Working with Long-Term Health Conditions' - equip you with advanced skills for career advancement as a PWP.

Both pathways establish strong research fundamentals while deepening your understanding of mental health and applied psychology. Who is this course for
This program serves as an excellent foundation for careers in cognitive behavioral therapy or, for British Psychological Society GBC-eligible students, as preparation for clinical or counseling psychology training. Career
Graduates will be prepared for roles as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners in NHS Talking Therapies services or other organizations providing low-intensity interventions, including private practice settings.

The PWP role offers significant career progression opportunities, such as advancing to Senior PWP, PWP Lead positions, or pursuing further clinical training in High Intensity CBT. The program's research and academic components provide robust methodological training, making this MSc an ideal foundation for those aiming toward clinical or counseling psychology careers (for GBC-qualified students).