This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course is your first exciting step towards becoming a counselling psychologist, helping people deal with issues like bereavement, domestic violence, sexual abuse, traumas and relationship difficulties.Psychology, Counselling & Therapies offers a unique approach, blending knowledge and practice from counselling and coaching psychology. You study classic and contemporary theories of counselling and psychotherapy - including psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches - to gain a thorough understanding of the core areas. Alongside this, you learn how to apply your knowledge to everyday, real-life situations, taking different perspectives on psychological issues and problems.The course gives you the skills you need to move on to professional postgraduate training in a wide range of inspiring and rewarding careers across the different fields of counselling and psychology.**Why choose this course?**- Benefit from a BPS-accredited degree taught by registered clinical psychologists, practitioners and researchers- Learn from an academic team who are members of the Research Centre for Applied Psychology- Develop the skills needed to be an effective counsellor or therapist, from role play and peer coaching practice up to pre-practitioner level- Explore issues, research methods and ethical considerations in counselling and coaching psychology as well as general psychology- Gain insight into psychological practice in the NHS as well as awareness of the career paths the NHS offers

School of Psychology