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Enhance your research capabilities at a doctoral level while undergoing comprehensive clinical training through our Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. This program enables you to study at the highest academic level, equipping you with practical expertise and theoretical understanding to excel as a competent and principled psychologist. Our doctorate is perfect for those aspiring to become thoughtful, ethical professionals in counselling psychology, committed to delivering psychological services grounded in evidence-based approaches. You'll be prepared to address challenging cases involving adults, children, couples, families, groups, and organizations across various settings.This three-year full-time Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology holds accreditation from both the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), the UK's regulatory body for practitioner psychologists, and the British Psychological Society (BPS).Career Prospects:
This doctorate program establishes a robust platform for a rewarding career in contemporary counselling psychology. You'll benefit from individualized career support from faculty members who oversee your practical placements and professional growth. Alumni from our clinical practice program have advanced to leadership roles in service provision, with numerous graduates now offering placements and supervision. Some have pursued careers in education and academic research.Recent program graduates have found employment in diverse sectors including:
the National Health Service (NHS)
private healthcare institutions
higher education
the prison service (HMPS)
corporate health services
non-profit organizations
public sector
independent practice and consulting.
Clinical Experience
Throughout the program, you'll undertake multiple clinical placements, typically requiring a minimum commitment of two days weekly.
A 2:1 honours degree or above which confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) (see below) or other first degree with relevant conversion course. The evidence would normally be in the form of a letter from the BPS confirming that you are a Graduate Member and that you have been granted GBC. If you are unsure whether your undergraduate degree confers GBC then please contact the BPS for clarification. If you are currently completing a relevant BPS accredited course you will need to have applied for and been granted Graduate Membership conferring GBC with the BPS, by the commencement of the programme. 
If English is not your first language, you need to provide evidence of English proficiency. IELTS - Overall score of 7 or above and at least 6.5 in each subtest. 
TOEFL iBT overall score of 100