MA in Therapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy & Supervision

MA in Therapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy & Supervision

Course

Course Provider: Waverley Abbey College

Awarding Body: Middlesex University

Pre-requisite Information: A degree or diploma* in counselling, which includes: 450 tutor contact hours 100 hours** or more of clinical practice *For those with diplomas in counselling, you are typically expected to hold a degree in another subject (2:1 or above). If you are a qualified counsellor without any degree, but you have significant counselling experience, please still apply. Your counselling experience matters. **By the time you reach the third module of Year 2 (Counselling and Psychotherapy Supervision), students are expected to have completed 300 hours supervised clinical practice as a counsellor/psychotherapist.

For those already practising, gain a Level 7 Master’s degree online in 3 years alongside your existing practice and become a clinical supervisor—with direct ACC accreditation (SCoPEd Column B) as a graduate outcome.

  • Study 100% online, part-time, alongside your existing practice
  • Gain a Level 7 Master’s degree while continuing to earn
  • Become a qualified clinical supervisor
  • Direct ACC Accreditation — at a SCoPEd Column B standard as a graduate outcome
  • Clear path to BACP Accredited Member status (MBACP Accred)
  • Grounded in a Christian worldview — integrate Christian faith in an ethical, professional, and client-centred way

Course Overview

This programme provides Level 7 postgraduate training for practising counsellors, enabling you to deepen your clinical practice, practice as a clinical supervisor, and gain a Master’s degree in Counselling. Studied 100% online and part-time, the course is designed for working counsellors who want to progress professionally without stepping away from client work. It also provides direct accreditation with ACC UK (at SCoPEd Column B) as a graduate outcome.

Course booking details Post qualifying/specialist 1777315860-Shape Counselling
September 2026
Online
26/27 fees
Year 1 £5575
Year 2 £5575
Year 3 £4115