Doctorate in Counselling Psychology Psychotherapy DCPsych Open Evening

Doctorate in Counselling Psychology & Psychotherapy (DCPsych) Open Evening Welcome to Metanoia Institute

Introduction A programme which, on its successful completion, qualifies students as Applied Psychologists… Eligible for Chartership with BPS, and registration HCPC & UKCP

What do Counselling Psychologists do? Counselling psychologists deal with a wide range of mental health problems. . . They understand diagnosis and the medical context to mental health problems and work with the individual’s unique subjective psychological experience to empower their recovery and alleviate distress. Counselling psychologists are…concerned with the integration of psychological theory and research with therapeutic practice. The practice of counselling psychology requires a high level of self-awareness and competence in relating the skills and knowledge of personal and interpersonal dynamics to therapeutic context. (BPS; https: //careers. bps. org. uk/area/counselling; retrieved 16. 1. 20)

What is Counselling Psychology? An applied psychology, statutorily regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The British Psychological Society (BPS) is our professional body and offers chartered status. Both HCPC and BPS approve accredit training programmes. BPS Division of Counselling Psychology is 25 years old this year; counselling psychology can be thought of as having “come of age”! Our programme uniquely also offers you accreditation with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) as part of the course.

Training to be a Counselling Psychologist Humanistic Acquiring values in action the competencies to deliver effective and contextually-relevant psychological interventions within a range of applied settings.

Counselling Psychology Values Relational Intersubjective Critical Humanistic Scientist practitioner Reflective practitioner Pluralistic or Integrative Gillon, Timulak & Creaner (2017)

Training to be a Counselling Psychologist Clinical skills Psychologica l theory & practitioner Research Personal development

Clinical Placements 450 hours of supervised clinical practice at a ratio of 1: 6 Placements can be in: Supervision NHS adult mental health; CAMHS; third sector services; NHS primary care; employee assistance programmes; schools or higher education services; forensic services; eating disorder services… Usually unpaid Supervision sometimes included (more likely in NHS).

Practitioner Research Project A core part of the training - your choice of topic and method but something relevant to practice Must demonstrate originality and a make a practical contribution to the field 40, 000 You will learn research methods and be supported to carry out your project beginning in year 1. Need or Problem Analyse & Reflect Benefit to Practice Practitioner. Researcher words due at the end of the training and examined with a viva Implement Plan

Personal development Self Awareness Personal psychological therapy for a total of 40 hours a year over four years (i. e. 160 hours) is a requirement of the programme. You need to begin psychological therapy on entry to Year 1 Critical reflection Relationship Resilience Therapy should be with a chartered counselling or clinical psychologist who specialises in psychotherapy, or with a UKCP registered psychotherapist. Praxis Practice

What else makes us different? Metanoia Counselling and Psychotherapy Service (MCPS) is the largest psychotherapy provider in the London Borough of Ealing MCPS offers placements to Metanoia Institute students and is a good choice for your first placement because of the level and quality of support which is offered The clinic is also involved in research into the effectiveness of its services and all candidates in placement at MCPS participate in this, adding further to your experience.

Teaching Context All modules delivered by Counselling Psychologists and Psychotherapists who are currently in supervised clinical practice Real world research – delivered by experts in their disciplines

Approach to Teaching “Teaching isn’t telling”

L Approach to Teaching earning Creating Evaluating "I hear, and I forget I see, and I remember I do, and I understand. " Xunzi Analysing Applying Understanding Remembering Bloom’s taxonomy - adapted from Anderson et al (2001) Anderson, L. W. , Krathwohl, D. R. , & Bloom, B. S. (2001). A taxonomy for learning, teaching, and assessing: a revision of Bloom’s taxonomy of educational objectives. Longman.

Requirements for Application BSc Psychology (2: 1 or above) Or Graduate BPS Diploma/MSc in Psychology conversion Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the otiable eg n T O N Fluent English (ELTS for study score of 7. 0 or TOEFL score of 87) Certificate in counselling skills d e s a b e l Metanoia Certificate in Therapeutic Skills and Studies b e a i c t n o e i g r e e N p x Relevant helping experience e on

A Degree of Curiosity Three degrees of curiosity

A Degree of Curiosity… • Who am I? • How have I become the person • • • I am? Who do I want to become? How can I make positive changes in my life? What do I want out of life? What motivates people? How can I help other people find out all of the above?

DCPsych 2020 – Modules & Credits S 1 Oct-Feb S 2 Mar-Jul Year 1 Semester 1 Year 2 Semester 2 Research 1: (JC then MR from 2022) 20 credits L 7 Semester 1 Year 3 Semester 2 Psychological knowledge, application, professional issues & practice 20 credits L 8 (AJ & ER) Fri Understanding psychological distress: Knowledge, integration & application (AP + AJ ) 20 credits L 7 Humanistic approaches in Co. P Sat Sun Psychodynamic approaches in Co. P Skills Practice & Development 1 (MD then AP from 2021) 20 credits L 7 Skills Practice & Development (JC) 20 credits L 7 Professional Issues, Law, Ethics, Standards & practice development (HM) 30 credits L 7 Personal & Professional Development (HM) Group Case Consultation 1 (HM) Professional practice – placement 50 hours 10 credits L 7 Not formally assessed Research 2: Proposal (MR) 20 credits L 7 Semester 1 Year 4 Semester 2 Research 3 (includes PAP sessions) 20 credits L 8 Practitioner Research Project 1 (non-taught) PAP, Research Supervision & Progress report 10 credits L 8 Advanced Professional Development and challenges in contemporary integrative practice (ER and AJ) 30 credits L 8 Semester 1 Semester 2 Clinical Dissertation & Viva (ER) 80 credits L 8 Research 4 (JC) 10 credits L 8 Practitioner Research Project 2 (non-taught). Supervision & completion of final project. 10 credits L 8 CBT and Brief/Solution focussed models Advanced Practice 2 and Group Case Consultation (TL) 30 credits L 8 NO FORMAL TEACHING (self directed study and learning + practice placement & research+ supervision) Advanced Practice 1 and Group Case Consultation (TL) 20 credits L 8 NO FORMAL TEACHING (self directed study and learning + practice placement & research+ supervision) Professional practice – placement 100 hours 20 credits L 8 Professional practice – placement 150 hours 20 credits L 8 Skills Practice & Development (MR) 20 credits (L 7) Expressive & Creative Therapies (MD) 20 credits (L 7) Not formally taught Year 5 (writing up) Continuation of Practitioner research project 2 (Counselling Psychology Research project & viva voce) (JC) 60 credits L 8

Modules and Credits DCPsych 2020 (Y 1 & Y 2) Lev & Year Credits Module Level 7 - 1 20 Year 1 Research 1: Approaches to Knowledge and Evidence Level 7 - 1 30 Humanistic Approaches to Counselling Psychology Level 7 - 1 10 Prof Issues, Law, Ethics & Standards Level 7 - 1 10 Understanding psychological distress Level 7 - 1 10 Psychological knowledge integration and application 1 Level 7 - 1 30 Level 7 -1 10 Psychodynamic Approaches to Counselling Psychology Professional Issues & Practice Development Yr 1 total 120 Level 7 - 2 20 Year 2 Research 2: Research Proposal Level 8 - 2 10 Psychological knowledge and application 2 Level 8 - 2 10 Professional Issues & Practice 2 Level 7 - 2 20 CBT and Brief / Solution focused Approaches Level 7 - 2 20 Level 8 -2 40 Expressive & Creative Therapies (Various) Advanced Practice 1 Yr 2 total 120

Modules and Credits DCPsych 2020 (Y 3 & Y 4/5) Year 3 Level 8 - 3 20 20 Challenges & developments in contemporary integrative practice Practitioner Research 3: Methodology Level 8 - 3 20 Practitioner Research Project 1* Level 8 - 3 40 Advanced Practice 2 (Incl. Assessment, Eval & Psychometrics Level 8 - 3 20 Advanced Professional Development Yr 3 total 120 Level 8 - 4 80 Year 4 Dissertation & Clinical Viva & viva voce Level 8 - 4 20 Practitioner Research Project 2* Level 8 - 4 80 Counselling Psychology Research Project 2* Yr 4 total 180 Year 5 Writing up Practitioner Research Project 2 if needed & viva voce * = Indicates a non-taught credit-bearing module which is required for progression

Fees £ 7500* per year (UK and Overseas) Includes all examination, project review, academic (research), supervision and viva fees** Does not include cost of personal therapy or supervision of clinical practice, where not provided by placement provider Year 5 for writing up, if required, charged at £ 1875 per semester (whole or part) until submission, to cover additional research support and supervision Programme Deposit is eligible for postgraduate loan scheme plus monthly direct debit payments available * Subject to approval by Board of Trustees **A fee of £ 900 to will apply in the unlikely event of a resubmission being necessary for your doctoral research project

Fees (Extras) Professional body student fees (BPS) £ 26 This is required for each year of your Doctorate course. Clinical supervision £ 50 £ 80 Cost per session will depend on the individual supervisor. In many instances, supervision requirements are available through the placement provider. Personal therapy £ 35 £ 70 Cost is per session and will vary depending on area & individual therapist. To meet requirements for UKCP membership you need to undertake a minimum of 40 hours in years one to four of the programme. Professional indemnity insurance £ 45 £ 75 Included for work undertaken within Metanoia Counselling & Psychotherapy Service. Provided by placement provider in most cases DBS £ 47 Provided by Metanoia – included DBS updating service £ 13 Included Students need to fund their own travel costs to their placement. Costs vary, depending on location Placement travel Equipment £ 45 £ 55 Recording device (not mobile phone) and encrypted memory stick

Application Timeline* Applications from Mar 1 Outcome notified by 25 June * Selected for interview by 14 May Registration from 31 August Interviews in June (tbc) 25/9/20 Programme starts URL for application portal: https: //metanoia. heiapply. com/static/metanoia/registration_redirect. php? muid=&cs=1421 *Subject to restrictions arising from Covid 19. Interviews may need be via videoconferencing

Suggested reading The Psychologist Magazine (BPS) New Psychotherapist Magazine (UKCP) Douglas, B. Woolfe, R. Strawbridge, S. Kasket, E. & Galbraith, V. (Eds). (2016). The Handbook of Counselling Psychology (4 th Edition). Sage. Kasket, E. (2017). How to Become a Counselling Psychologist (How to become a Practitioner Psychologist). Routledge. Bager-Charleson, S. (2014). Doing practice-based research in therapy: a reflexive approach. Sage Smith, J. A. (Ed). (2015). Qualitative Psychology: A Practical Guide to Research Methods. (3 rd edition). Sage. Willig, C. (2013) Introducing Qualitative Research in Psychology (3 rd edition). Open University Press.

Teaching dates for 2020 -21 September 25 -27 March 26 - 28 October 23 -25 April 23 - 25 November 20 -22 May 21 - 23 January 29 -31 June 25 - 27 February 26 -28 July 23 - 25 Teaching weekends 2020 -21 (calendar file [ics]) https: //tinyurl. com/spqg 663