MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy

Develop Minds, Change Lives – Enhance Your Ability to Advocate for Mental Health

The MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy program is a transformative program for international students who wish to deepen their knowledge of human beings and develop professional counselling skills. This Postgraduate degree joins academic rigour with professional practice, allowing you to emerge as a skilled and compassionate practitioner committed to offering support to individuals and communities around the world.

Situated in a Global perspective of mental health and well-being, you will explore a wide range of therapeutic models, evidence-based procedures, and ethical practices in counselling. You will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in a framework that facilitates the development of counsellors working in different cultural contexts and clinical settings. 

Course Highlights

Study advanced counselling theory approaches, including person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, and integrated models.
Develop practical therapeutic skills integrated with theory through supervised clinical placements.
Learn how to apply ethical models and reflective practice in a range of diverse client-related contexts.
Complete an in-depth research project in an area of counselling or psychotherapy which interests and inspires you.
Network with mental health practitioners and practitioners from across the globe to gain insight and experience from the field.

Career Opportunities

MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy graduates are well-positioned to achieve rewarding professional careers on a global basis in mental health, counselling, and wellbeing, including in roles such as:

Licensed or Registered Counsellor
Psychotherapist or Mental Health Practitioner
Clinical Caseworker or Therapist
Academic or Researcher in Psychology and Counselling
Wellbeing Consultant or Community Support Specialist

Further accredited or professionally registered education can help you understand your career options in private practice, hospitals, schools, NGOs or international organisations which support mental health. 

Campuses

Manchester
London
Birmingham
Leeds
Bradford
Leicester

Intakes

September
January
June

Classes

Weekdays
Evenings
Weekends

Why MK Global Education for International Students?

MK Global Education is the trusted gateway for international students who wish to build a purposeful career in Counselling and Psychotherapy. 

Here’s why MK Global is the ideal partner for International Students:

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Global mental health pathways
pathways with the best UK universities offering a programme of study in Counselling with an international scope.
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Practical experience support
academic advice on details about how to obtain placements or internships while you study in the UK.
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Full application support
It includes advice on personal statements, interview preparation and visa documentation.
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Cultural integration support
we will support you in adapting to life in the UK, studying and supporting professional networks.
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Mentorship support
where you will have career advisors focused on counselling who understand your ambitions as a professional and an individual.

    About Us

    MK Global Education Consultant Limited assists students in pursuing their study abroad aspirations through insightful, expert guidance, alongside a personal level of support. Our knowledgeable staff will advise you in selecting the course and university that is right for you in the UK, and help you with applications.

    We are passionate about the role of education in shaping the future, and our purpose is simply to make your journey as seamless, transparent and stress-free as possible from the initial consultation to your arrival in the UK.  

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