Certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy (Level 7, 30 credits) at University of Salford

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford offers the Certificate of Compassion Focused Therapy (Level 7, 30 credits) as a part-time degree delivered online at its main campus in Salford, United Kingdom. Taught in English and completed over 6 months, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for compassion focused therapy (level 7, 30 credits) and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 1, 2026.

About Certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy (Level 7, 30 credits)

Introduction

In a nutshell

This online module offers you training in how Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) can be integrated into your therapeutic practice. It is delivered by Elaine Beaumont and supported by her best-selling book 'The Compassionate Mind Workbook'.

CFT was developed by a team led by Professor Paul Gilbert, based in Derby, specifically to help clients with deep-seated issues associated with shame. Since then the approach has been found to be helpful in a wide range of mental health contexts including trauma, anger and addiction. CFT offers a structured approach to helping clients cultivate compassion for themselves and for others and it is relevant to all professionals working in the context of mental health.

You will:

demonstrate a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the theory and practice of Compassion Focused Therapy
apply Compassion Focused Therapy to practice
critically analyse Compassion Focused Therapy from a theoretical and practical perspective

International

students accepted

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy (Level 7, 30 credits) at University of Salford

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

This module is aimed at counsellors, pyschotherapists, CBT therapists, coaches, teachers, educators, and HR practitioners.

Entry requirements

Previous study and experience

Normally 2:2 Hons degree or equivalent is required.

You must also have evidence of professional membership (BACP/UKCP or equivalent) and you must be currently in practice as a counsellor/psychotherapist.

You will also need to have a professional qualification in counselling or psychotherapy.

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy (Level 7, 30 credits)

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

This course can be taken as a standalone module for continuing professional development to enhance your practice and career options. It can also be taken as part of one of our Master's courses:

MSc/PgDip/PgCert Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies

MSc/PgDip/PgCert Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies (Supervision)

Career Links

We work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong. These relationships will be of direct benefit to you because our academic team work in practice in some of these organisations at a senior level so are able to keep you at the forefront of developments in the sector which in turn help you provide a better service.

Fee Information

Certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy (Level 7, 30 credits) at University of Salford

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford