Psychotherapy and Counselling – Contemporary Creative Approaches

What are the benefits of different approaches in counselling and psychotherapy? Find out as you explore contemporary creative and verbal approaches to psychotherapy.

We offer a practical approach to training suitable for new and advanced practitioners. You'll explore the benefits of creative arts as therapy. See how to use drawing, painting, guided imagery, movement, drama, writing, poetry and sculpture. We offer a financial contribution of up to £1,200 towards the cost of personal therapy and clinical supervision.

Our two-year psychotherapy and counselling Masters draws upon psychology, neuro-psychotherapy, neuroscience and biosciences to reflect the scientific content required in psychotherapy training. You'll also look at developmental psychology, humanistic and attachment theories, and abnormal and clinical psychology.

We'll support you to work at emotional depth with people in psychological distress as you develop your practice. You'll work with children, young people and adults in a series of work placements and experiences. Graduate with the expertise you need to pursue professional accreditation.

Focus on theory and self-development for practice. Study a strong foundation of psychological theory. Develop an understanding of the difference between traditional and contemporary forms of therapy.

You'll look at key research methods and approaches as you develop expressive arts and counselling skills. We encourage you to explore your idea of self through a range of creative and therapeutic approaches.

In Year 2 of your studies in psychotherapy and counselling, your focus will turn to clients. You'll develop real-world experience on placements managed by an external independent clinical supervisor.

Psychotherapists need to practice at emotional and relational depth. We'll help you build your self-awareness and emotional availability. You'll join a process-oriented peer supervision group and attend personal development sessions.

There are three ways you can apply:

1. Apply online:

If you are a prospective student and want to study a taught master’s degree, masters by research degree, postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma, you will usually need to apply directly online to Edge Hill University.

Please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/study/apply/ which is categorised by academic department, the links will take you to the relevant application information for all of those programmes where you need to apply directly to Edge Hill University.

If you want to join a PGCE or PGDE at Edge Hill University, you will need to apply through the apply for teacher training service on GOV.UK.

Please note, applications to undergraduate initial teacher training programmes are made through UCAS and not GOV.UK. 

2. Via one of our agents or partners:

Our agent or partner will support you in making your application to Edge Hill University. Our agents and partners have had lots of experience helping people to apply to us and they will be able to guide you and make sure that you have included all the documents that we will need. Once you have submitted the application form and all the supporting documentation to our agent or partner they will send them to us.

To find your nearest representative please visit the “Find your country” (change link) page.

3. Apply direct:

If you have difficulty accessing apply online then please contact the admissions office for guidance.

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