Therapeutic Psychology and Counselling

About the course

BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Psychology and Counselling explores psychological theory alongside therapeutic approaches used to support mental health and emotional wellbeing. You’ll examine how counselling and therapeutic practices are informed by psychological research, ethics and professional standards.

This course is designed for students who want to develop a strong academic foundation in therapeutic psychology, whether you are interested in counselling related roles, mental health services, or progression to further professional training.

Why this course

• Top 6 in London for Counselling and Psychotherapy (Complete University Guide 2025)

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in therapeutic psychology and counselling, while gaining professional skills valued across mental health, wellbeing and social care sectors, including therapeutic communication, reflective practice, ethical decision making, psychological assessment awareness and research skills.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Foundations of Therapeutic Psychology

• Counselling Theory and Practice

• Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Applied Therapeutic Skills

• Research Methods in Psychology

How you’ll learn

• Teaching through lectures, seminars, skills based workshops and experiential learning

• Assessment through coursework, reflective assignments, presentations, research reports and examinations

• Academic support through personal tutors, skills development sessions and small group teaching

You’ll also have access to digital learning resources that support independent study and assessment preparation.

Future opportunities

This course prepares you for careers supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing, alongside roles that value strong communication, reflective and analytical skills. It also provides a foundation for postgraduate study and professional counselling or psychotherapy training.

Example career areas include:

• Counselling and therapeutic support roles

• Mental health and wellbeing services

• Social care and community support

• Assistant psychologist and support roles

• Further academic and postgraduate study

The transferable skills developed on this course also support progression into postgraduate study or professional therapeutic training.

Facilities

You’ll study in learning environments designed to support psychological learning and therapeutic skills development.

• Teaching rooms for lectures, seminars and group discussion

• Spaces suitable for skills practice and experiential workshops

• Access to psychological research tools, software and academic databases

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply therapeutic psychology and counselling knowledge with confidence.