Counselling Psychology (HCPC approved)
Roehampton UniversityLondon, United Kingdom
Course overview
2025 Careers Learning & assessment Applying
Fees and funding
Contact us The PsychD in Counselling Psychology at the University of Roehampton is designed to help you grow into a confident and adaptable practitioner, ready for professional Registration with the HCPC. You will strengthen your clinical, academic, and interpersonal abilities so you can build a rewarding career across a range of settings. A focus on self-awareness, ethical practice, and personal resilience supports your development throughout the programme.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are central to your learning. The curriculum, teaching, and assessment are designed to be inclusive, accessible, and reflective of the UK’s diverse communities. A dedicated module, Social Justice, Equity and Inclusivity in Counselling Psychology, explores EDI in frontline clinical work.
Students from under-represented backgrounds are support
Key highlights
- Prepares you for professional Registration with the HCPC
- Develops clinical, academic and interpersonal abilities for varied settings
- Focus on self-awareness, ethical practice and personal resilience
- Dedicated module on social justice, equity and inclusivity in counselling psychology
- Inclusive curriculum reflecting the UK's diverse communities
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
- Degree: 2:2 — Applicants with a 2:2 may be considered if there is evidence of subsequent higher academic achievement, such as having a relevant master’s or doctorate (e.g. in psychology, social sciences or mental health).
Careers this course leads to
- Counselling Psychologist
- Practitioner Psychologist
- Psychological Therapist
- Mental Health Practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £12,616 per year | International: £17,996 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Roehampton University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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