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Masters Degrees in Counselling Psychology, London, United Kingdom

We have 31 Masters Degrees in Counselling Psychology, London, United Kingdom

Masters Degrees in Counselling Psychology, London, United Kingdom

Masters degrees in Counselling Psychology teach students how to support people with mental health issues. These programmes focus on learning psychological theories and practical counselling skills. You can study a counselling masters as an MSc programme. To apply, you usually need a bachelor's degree in fields like Psychology or Social Work.

Why Study a Masters in Counselling Psychology?

Counselling Psychologists help people deal with personal problems, mental illness, or stress so they can live better lives. Studying for a Counselling Masters in London helps you learn therapy methods and understand human behaviour from different cultural angles. This might include leading one-on-one therapy sessions, group workshops, or crisis intervention.

Courses will have you explore many types of psychological conditions and how to manage them effectively. You'll learn proven approaches while considering clients' mental health needs along with cultural and social factors.

Careers after getting a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology are diverse. You could work in private practices across London's varied neighborhoods; there are also roles within hospitals and health centres helping patients recover—or even at schools as counsellors guiding student development!

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Departments and universities

University of Roehampton

At Roehampton, you'll develop the skills you need to succeed in a rapidly changing workplace. Whether you want to study for professional or personal development, we have a diverse range of postgraduate taught and research programmes for you to choose from. Through our rich history, collaborations with forward-thinking businesses, and commitment to community, engagement and partnership, we can help you realise your ambitions.

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Metanoia Institute

Where academic rigour, clinical depth, and experiential learning meet. Since 1984, Metanoia Institute has offered training that brings together five leading psychotherapy traditions—Humanistic, Person-Centred, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, and Integrative—within one shared professional environment. This diversity enriches all our training programmes, including our Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught and Research programmes, as well as Post-Qualification pathways such as our MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes, BSc One-Year Top Up, Clinical Supervision training, and PGCertHE. We’re known for delivering high-quality, part-time, university-validated and professionally accredited training in counselling, psychotherapy, counselling psychology, and related disciplines. Join our community. Register for an Open Event, an Introductory Workshop, or our Foundation Certificate in Therapeutic Skills to explore how you can take the next step in your professional journey.

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University of Westminster

Based in the heart of London, home to vibrant culture and global opportunities, the University of Westminster is where you can feel safe to explore and be yourself. Our practical postgraduate courses, delivered by expert educators, will give you the technical and transferable skills you need to progress and succeed. Become a part of a diverse community, where you will find support, advice and the chance to build your own worldwide network. Together, let's make it happen.

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University of Greenwich

Are you looking to further your education and career with a postgraduate degree? At the University of Greenwich, we believe in education without boundaries and attract a global community of students and staff. Diversity and inclusion are embedded in our culture, with networks and support services available to all our students. There are no limits on where you come from and no limits on what you can do next.

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St Mary’s University, Twickenham

St Mary’s University is set on a London campus with green space, great graduate outcomes, and one-to-one support. Established in 1850, we have a strong reputation for teaching excellence, and combine our distinguished history with a modern outlook. Developing the whole person is at the heart of everything we do. We build skills, abilities, experience, and confidence – so you succeed in your career. Our courses offer something for everyone – from Sport Science, Liberal and Creative Arts, Business and Law, to Education and PGCE options, Theology, and Health Sciences. Only 30 minutes from the centre of London, our unique historical surroundings are home to Strawberry Hill House, and provide everything you need – with world-class provision for sport, on-campus accommodation, dedicated study and social spaces, and a dedicated team of careers, health and wellbeing professionals on site.

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British Psychotherapy Foundation

The British Psychotherapy Foundation offers a full path to becoming a qualified psychotherapist, from introductory and pre-qualification courses, through to postgraduate training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Jungian Analysis and Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy.

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Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London is a place where every difference is celebrated –where your unique perspective is not just welcomed, but essential. Join a community where your individuality fuels progress, and your distinct experiences shape a richer, more dynamic learning environment. <br><br>Home to more than 32,000 students from around the corner and across the world, students join Queen Mary from over 170 nationalities. As the only campus-based Russell Group University in London, Queen Mary is ranked 110th in the world (QS 2026) and 31st in the world for research (Times Higher Education 2026). <br><br>Queen Mary is dedicated to supporting international students from all over the world and offer financial support and scholarships up to £10,000 for high achieving students.

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King’s College London

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. We are dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. King's is home to over 18,000 postgraduate students and attracts some of the best academic minds in the world. King’s has received a Gold rating for student outcomes in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework. We are recognised for the global influence of our research and innovation and are amongst the world’s best universities for research excellence and power (REF 2021), creating the perfect environment for you to share and develop your passion. Our PhD completion rates at King’s are among the highest in the country and, with our Centre for Doctoral Studies, you can be sure to receive the best support to ensure success. Our students benefit from connections with employers, universities and organisations throughout London and across the globe.

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Kingston University

Kingston University London is where postgraduate ambition meets real-world opportunity. Whether you’re advancing your career, changing direction, or pursuing research, our global community, expert teaching, and strong industry connections will help you achieve your goals and make a meaningful impact.

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City St George’s, University of London

City St George’s, University of London is a leading UK university with a global vision and a commitment to transforming lives through education. On 1 August 2024, City, University of London merged with St George’s, University of London. We are now City St George’s, University of London, one of the largest higher education destinations for London students. As the University of business, practice and the professions, City St George’s combines industry-focused degrees with award-winning student services to ensure students develop fulfilling careers upon graduation. City St George’s is an inclusive global community, home to over 27,000 students and over 175,000 alumni from over 170 countries. City St George's is ranked 38th in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2025).

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Global Banking School

GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, computing, accounting, business, construction, applied business psychology, project management, tourism, healthcare and more.

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University of East London

At the University of East London, we prepare you for a rewarding career through work placements, networking opportunities, and tools to progress in your future career. As a careers-first university, we provide education and industry access to individuals from all backgrounds. Ambitious and hardworking students can turn their aspirations into reality with our support, contacts, and expertise. Our courses are led by academics who actively contribute to their fields, often balancing industry work and teaching, ensuring they bring real-world impact into the classroom. We collaborate with industry to continually update and validate our course offerings, aligning education with evolving industry needs and preparing students for sustainable careers. We are proud to be ranked 1st in London for overall student positivity and learning opportunities and among the top 10 nationally for teaching and learning quality (NSS 2024).

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The New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling (NSPC)

NSPC is a specialist training institution dedicated to existential, humanistic, and integrative approaches to psychotherapy, counselling, coaching, and applied practice, and theoretical teaching in autism and neurodivergence. Our programmes combine rigorous academic study with reflective, experiential learning, supporting students to develop both professionally and personally. With flexible, part-time pathways and online options available, we welcome learners from around the world who are seeking meaningful, values-driven training that fits alongside work and life commitments.

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Birkbeck, University of London

Located in the heart of London and a member of the prestigious University of London, Birkbeck has helped students to achieve their academic and career goals for over 200 years. Our teaching is designed so that students can fit it into their busy lives and develop their career, take advantage of all that London has to offer, or maintain other interests, whilst studying for a degree. A leading research university, the quality of our provision and unique offer attracts students from around 150 countries. Our award-winning Careers and Enterprise Service provides career coaching, skills training and support for entrepreneurial projects; with opportunities to work, volunteer or intern while you study. Taught by leading experts, Birkbeck offers over 150 postgraduate programmes, most of which can be studied full-time or part-time in the evenings between 6 pm and 9 pm. Many can also be studied during the day between 2 pm and 5 pm or online.

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Tavistock Education and Training

Tavistock Education and Training offers a wide range of life-changing CPD and postgraduate courses, drawing on over a century of work at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing. <br><br><p>As part of North London NHS Foundation Trust, we ground your learning in the latest clinical insights and research, with each course developed and delivered by our expert clinician-tutors, in the only NHS Trust registered with the Office for Students. </p> <p>Whether you’re looking to work with children, families, adults or even whole organisations, we have a pathway of courses to help you make a real difference.</p>

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Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience

The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience is a world leader in its field. Our mission is to understand, prevent and treat mental health illness and diseases of the brain, and to train the next generation of practitioners and researchers. Home to one of the world’s largest centres for neuroscience research, and based on the same site as the world famous Maudsley Hospital, our students get the opportunity to work alongside world-leading scientists and clinicians.

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Masters courses

Counselling and Psychotherapy MA

University of East London  | 
School of Childhood and Social Care

The MA Counselling and Psychotherapy top-up course is aimed at students who have completed a  Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy  or equivalent professional training. View course

 Online  On campus  Part time  Scholarships available

Master of Science in International Addiction Studies (IPAS) MSc

King’s College London  | 
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience

The Master of Science in International Addiction Studies (IPAS) course offers students cross‐cultural exposure to critical prevention and treatment… View course

 Online  Part time  Full time  Scholarships available

MSc/PGDip Mental Health: Psychological Therapies (Online)

Queen Mary University of London  | 
School of Medicine

This is an MSc with a unique syllabus that explores the role of different contexts in how we interpret and deal with complex mental health issues. View course

 Online  Part time  Full time  Scholarships available

Therapeutic Counselling MSc

University of Greenwich  | 
School of Human Sciences

Counsellors are essential to the mental wellbeing of a wide range of people in our society. View course

 On campus  Part time

Jungian Analytic Psychotherapy Training

British Psychotherapy Foundation  | 
Academic Degrees

The BJAA (British Jungian Analytic Association) offers a long established and highly respected Jungian analytic professional training… View course

 On campus  Part time

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training (PPA)

British Psychotherapy Foundation  | 
Academic Degrees

Deadline for January 2024 intake is Monday 18th July 2023 Training in the PPA incorporates best clinical practice and high standards. View course

 On campus  Part time

Foundation Course Counselling & Psychotherapy

British Psychotherapy Foundation  | 
Academic Degrees

The first step to becoming a psychoanalytic, Jungian or child & adolescent psychotherapist. View course

 Online  On campus  Part time

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training

British Psychotherapy Foundation  | 
Academic Degrees

This training programme leads to qualification as an adult psychodynamic psychotherapist, ready to work with clients once or twice per week. View course

 Online  On campus  Part time

Foundation in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Graduate Certificate)

Birkbeck, University of London  | 
Birkbeck Centre for Counselling

Our Graduate Certificate Foundation in Counselling and Psychotherapy has been designed to provide you with a pathway to full clinical training as a… View course

 On campus  Part time  Scholarships available

Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy (MA/PGDip)

Birkbeck, University of London  | 
Birkbeck Centre for Counselling

Our MA and Postgraduate Diploma in Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy are offered in collaboration with Tavistock… View course

 Part time  Scholarships available

Psychosexual Therapy (MSc)

Birkbeck, University of London  | 
Birkbeck Centre for Counselling

This MSc Psychosexual Therapy is a College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT) accredited course which offers you the advanced theoretical… View course

 On campus  Part time  Scholarships available

Psychology of Mental Health - MSc, PGDip, PGCert

St Mary’s University, Twickenham  | 
Masters Courses

One in four people will experience a mental health problem each year. View course

 On campus  Part time  Full time

Psychology (Conversion) - MSc

St Mary’s University, Twickenham  | 
Masters Courses

Looking to change career? The MSc Psychology (Conversion) is your first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. View course

 Online  Part time  Full time

Systemic Psychotherapy - Masters

Tavistock Education and Training  | 
Postgraduate Courses

Join the UK’s longest-running systemic psychotherapy qualifying training This course is a rigorous and intensive programme… View course

 On campus  Part time

Complex Trauma: the Tavistock Model - ProfCert

Tavistock Education and Training  | 
Postgraduate Courses

A clinical, post-qualification training for psychotherapists, developed and delivered by our award-winning Trauma Service This two-year… View course

 Part time
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