Therapeutic Psychology and Counselling

About this course

Therapeutic psychology and counselling is a field concerned with understanding psychological distress and providing professional support to people who are experiencing mental health difficulties, emotional difficulties or challenges in their lives. It draws on psychological science, psychotherapy theory and counselling practice to develop practitioners who can work empathetically and effectively with a wide range of clients and presenting concerns. The field encompasses a variety of therapeutic approaches, including person-centred, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and creative therapies, and a training in this area demands both academic rigour and genuine personal and professional development. This three-year full-time degree at Roehampton University includes a sandwich year with a work placement, giving you professional experience in a therapeutic or counselling setting as part of

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 35% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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