MA in Psychotherapy (Humanistic and Psychodynamic)
A professional training programme for aspiring humanistic and psychodynamic psychotherapists in an integrative model.
Best for:Best for individuals with a background in counselling, psychotherapy, or related fields, seeking professional certification in humanistic and psychodynamic psychotherapy with significant personal and professional experience.
Overview
The MA in Psychotherapy at Dublin Business School is a postgraduate qualification designed for individuals seeking professional training as humanistic and psychodynamic psychotherapists. This programme adheres to an integrative model, blending theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Applicants are expected to demonstrate significant life experience, self-awareness, and maturity, as well as prior engagement in psychotherapy and group work. The curriculum emphasizes both academic rigor and personal development, requiring candidates to undergo an interview to assess suitability for the profession. The programme is delivered in-person over a part-time duration of two years.
What you'll do
- Engage in theoretical and practical training in humanistic and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
- Develop and refine counselling and psychotherapy skills through supervised practice.
- Participate in personal psychotherapy to enhance self-awareness and professional competence.
- Complete a minimum of 60 hours of process group work as part of the training requirements.
- Attend in-person classes and workshops focused on psychotherapy theory and practice.
- Demonstrate professional suitability through interviews and assessments.
Requirements
Degree required: A Level 8 undergraduate honours degree with a minimum Second-Class Second Division (2.2) from a recognised institution in Counselling and Psychotherapy, or an equivalent qualification in a cognate area, or completion of a conversion-style programme such as the DBS Higher Diploma in Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Degree offered: MA in Psychotherapy
Language: English (proficiency assumed for academic programme)
Instruction: English
- Prior engagement in psychotherapy or equivalent training.
- Completion of at least 60 hours of process group work.
- Significant life experience and self-awareness.
- Professional or voluntary experience related to counselling/psychotherapy.
- Personal qualities suitable for psychotherapy training.
- Applicants must have a Level 8 honours degree with a minimum 2.2 classification in Counselling and Psychotherapy or a cognate area.
- Applicants without a Level 8 qualification but with at least 3 years’ relevant work experience may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedures.
- All applicants must undergo an interview to assess professional suitability.
- Applicants must have entered their own psychotherapy prior to programme commencement.
- Garda Vetting clearance required.
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How to apply
Applicants must complete and submit an application form available on the Dublin Business School website. Required documents include proof of prior qualifications, evidence of psychotherapy experience, and a personal statement. An interview to assess professional suitability is mandatory.
- CV or resume
- Proof of undergraduate degree (Level 8 honours degree or equivalent)
- Transcripts of prior psychotherapy training or conversion programme
- Evidence of 60 hours of process group work
- Personal statement or essay on suitability for psychotherapy training
- Letters of recommendation (if applicable)
- Garda Vetting clearance (if required)
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