17 Counseling MSc Degree Programs in Europe

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The MS in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy balances theoretical perspectives with the application of techniques and approaches, aiming to train students who wish to work with a variety of client/patient groups in various settings. The program prepares participants to conduct the assessment, prevention, and interventions for psychological difficulties, and to serve the profession and the client by offering high-quality services based on theory, high ethical integrity, and empirically validated practices.

The MSc in Applied Psychology: Health Psychology and Counselling is designed to help students to work effectively as health psychologists with patients (and their significant others and caretakers) and other professionals, by acquiring the essential theoretical and empirical knowledge, as well as essential therapeutic counselling skills, emphasizing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to meet the profession’s demands. The programme covers psychological theories of health and illness, stressing the importance of health promotion, risk prevention and behaviour change. The programme also stresses the importance of empirical evidence, legislation, ethics and related contexts (e.g. social, political) and health-related policies.

The MSc in Applied Psychology: Clinical Psychology and Counselling is designed to help students work effectively as clinical psychologists with clinical individuals and other professionals, by acquiring the essential theoretical and empirical knowledge, as well as essential therapeutic counselling skills, emphasizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to meet the profession’s demands. The programme covers theories and empirical evidence around mental health, disorders and psychopathology, neuropsychology and psychopharmacology. The programme stresses the understanding of psychological functioning, as well as ways of dealing with psychological dysfunction and disorders, in everyday functionality.

This distance-learning MSc Counselling provides experienced professionals with a rigorous, evidence-based scientific foundation for advanced counselling practice. Building on prior professional experience, the programme integrates theory, research, and recognised systemic approaches to develop key competences, critical thinking, and future-focused counselling expertise.

The MSc Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy is a programme structured in order to equip students with all the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the field of psychotherapy as independent counsellors – psychotherapists of the integrative approach. Students are encouraged to develop their understanding of the theoretical, social, cultural and ideological contexts in which their clients perceive, confront and manage problems. They will also consider and analyse major trends and orientations within integrative therapeutic work and develop their ability to identify and use appropriate sources of supervision within counselling practice. The programme has been designed by the University of Derby according to the criteria of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). While it meets BACP requirements it is not accredited by the Association; therefore students can apply for individual accreditation with the BACP, upon course completion.

Enhance your skills and gain the theoretical knowledge required to become a qualified, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered counsellor or psychotherapist. Academic teaching will be delivered by a combination of qualified staff, experts in the field of counselling and psychotherapy, and on-site/in-clinic practice supervisors.

The MSc in Counselling program is designed to help students develop the skills needed to support individuals facing emotional or mental health challenges. The course combines theoretical knowledge wit...

This MSc program focuses on preparing students to work effectively with children and young people who face mental health and emotional challenges. It combines theoretical learning with practical skill...

The MSc in Counselling program is designed to give students practical skills and a solid understanding of counselling approaches. It covers the core theories and practices needed to support clients in...

MSC Counselling This programme provides the opportunity for students to develop their knowledge and skills as a counsellor and is especially suited to those considering a career as a practising counsellor. Counselling is a talking therapy with two major strands: firstly, helping people cope with emotional and relational difficulties and, secondly, facilitating personal growth.

The MSc in Counselling Children and Young People prepares students to work effectively with young clients in a variety of settings. The course covers core counselling skills, developmental understandi...

The MSc programme in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Counselling is an advanced professional and clinical training for students who wish to practice as psychotherapists offering cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic therapy.

This program focuses on training students to become skilled and ethical practitioners in integrative counselling and psychotherapy. It combines theoretical understanding with practical skills, helping...

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