12 Counseling and Psychotherapy MA Degree Programs in United Kingdom

The SOAS MA in Medical Anthropology and Mental Health facilitates understanding of health from diverse perspectives and investigates the complexity of human suffering, as well as varied forms of healing and treatment. The programme offers training in anthropological approaches to the major health and mental health challenges of our time.

This programme provides you with a broad understanding of the theories and practices of dance movement therapy necessary for safe and effective clinical work, and enables you to practise as a dance movement therapist.

This programme is ideal if you wish to qualify and pursue a career as a professional counsellor. It's designed to enable you to develop as a reflective counselling practitioner.

The program focuses on developing students’ understanding of counselling and psychotherapy through comprehensive academic coursework combined with practical experience. Students explore various therap...

The MA Psychotherapy & Counselling will give you a broad knowledge of psychotherapy and the work of key historical and contemporary figures.

This course combines intensive movement-based studio practice, collaborative facilitations, seminars, and a shared research unit with other MA students which creates a learning environment that encourages personal exploration, collaboration and critical reflection. The Sesame approach is underpinned by Jungian psychology and draws together Laban movement, play theory, Billy Lindkvist’s work with movement with touch and sound, and a mythopoetic approach to the psyche. There is also the opportunity for immersive practice in the key subject areas of Laban movement, myth, movement with touch and sound, and drama. This is allied with studies in developmental and analytical psychology, specifically the work of Jung. The group process is central to the student experience and supported by a weekly session across the first three terms that explores interpersonal dynamics between members and draws from group analytic theory.

This master's program is designed for those interested in understanding the psychological aspects of music within education, performance, and overall wellbeing. It combines core theories from psycholo...

Study at our world-class centre for music and dramatherapy in Cambridge and benefit from our international network of professional arts therapists. You’ll be supported by our team of practising and research-active dramatherapists. We’ll give you access to the latest and most effective dramatherapy approaches with both adults and children. Our MA Dramatherapy is accredited by the Health & Care Professions Council, so when you graduate you’ll be eligible to register with the HCPC – a legal requirement for your future career as a practising dramatherapist in the UK.

The Art Therapy MA is designed to help students develop both practical skills and a deep understanding of how art can support emotional well-being. This program combines theoretical knowledge with han...

This program is designed for professionals who want to develop their skills and knowledge across a range of practice areas. It emphasizes practical learning and aims to help students enhance their abi...

Qualify to work as a music therapist in the UK and overseas with this accredited Master's degree in music therapy. Study in a centre of world-leading research and gain experience in clinical placements. We have been training music therapists since 1994 and were the first UK university to establish a music therapy Master's degree. We work closely with colleagues at the internationally renowned Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research. We earned the Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2021 for our music therapy research, receiving particular recognition for our focus on the well-being of people living with dementia.

The MA in Music Therapy is designed for people interested in combining music skills with therapeutic practice. It offers a comprehensive approach to learning, blending practical music therapy techniqu...