Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy

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  • University/Institute Name University of Essex
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Part Time)
  • Position Duration2 years
  • Application deadlineJul 2026

Position Details (Master's)

Do you want to continue your training to become a psychodynamic counsellor or extend the age-range of clients with whom you can work? If so, the Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy course at the University of Essex may be for you.

The Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy course at the University of Essex may be for youoffers a professional qualification to work psychodynamically either with adults, or with children and adolescents. There are two streams for the different age-ranges but much of the course is taught jointly. You will gain a thorough theoretical and practical training, including a supervised placement, enabling you to qualify as a psychodynamic counsellor.

Your future

Our graduates go on to a number of different destinations, including further study and training in psychoanalysis, Jungian analysis, or psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

Many of our students are already professionals, clinical and non-clinical, so return to their existing fields, either in jobs or further training, and use study with us to deepen their understanding of their work.

Courses include:

  • Psychodynamic Theory and Practice
  • Personal Development
  • Applications of Research to Psychodynamic Practice
  • Professional Development

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Oct 2026