Develop a compassionate, client-focused approach to therapy with the MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Person Centred Modalities).
Delivered by ICHAS at Griffith College, the MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Person Centred Modalities) is designed for graduates and practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of the human condition and build advanced counselling and psychotherapy skills.
This programme focuses on evidence-based, person-centred approaches that empower individuals to better understand themselves, overcome challenges, and support their own personal growth and wellbeing.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
The MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Person Centred Modalities) combines advanced study, professional development, and flexible blended learning to support working professionals and adult learners.
Designed to build higher-level professional competence, the MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Person Centred Modalities) also provides progression opportunities for further advanced study nationally and internationally.
| College | Griffith College Dublin (GCD) |
| Course ID | 196278 |
| Course Location | EU |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Category | Counselling & Psychology, Health & Safety |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Person Centred Modalities) |
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Course Time | Timetables will be made available closer to the course start date. This course is delivered over 2 Years Part-Time. Lectures are delivered one evening a week from 6pm-9pm and on approximately eight Saturdays from 9:30am-4:30 pm in the academic year (Sept-May). The programme utilises blended learning for theoretic elements of engagement while in-person attendance is required for skills-based modules, allowing for flexibility in achieving a work/life/study balance. |
| Course Fee | 8200 |
| Entry Requirements | This programme is designed for graduates in health and human sciences, particularly graduates of counselling-related programmes, nursing, social care, social work, psychology, and programmes in cognate areas, who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the human condition. The knowledge, skills and competence required to successfully participate in and complete this Level 9 Programme. Applicants will normally have successfully achieved a Level 2:2 award in a relevant Human Science Level 8 degree. Those who have completed other relevant education programmes or have relevant professional experience, etc., where Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Acquired Prior Learning (APL) can be applied to the programme by submission of programme content, qualification, and assignments equivalent to an appropriate Level 8 award at an Honours 2:2 standard can also be considered. All applicants undertake a selection interview to support applicants to make an informed decision regarding their choice of programme and to ensure suitability. Successful applicants would be required to complete Garda Vetting at the College. English Language Requirements: If English is not your native language, you must meet the minimum English language proficiency requirement. The minimum English language proficiency requirement for this programme is B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, which is equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5. |
| Career Path | This programme is designed to meet the requirement of professional accreditation with the Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists (APCP) and the National Association for Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy. Graduates from this programme can be found working in various settings across the caring profession and can be found working in such as: Private Practice HSE Addiction Treatment Centres Pieta House Mental health Services Aiseiri My Move Counselling Services Tusla Social Care Mental Health Nursing |
The ACCA computer-based exams are 2 hours long and held at our ACCA approved examination centres.
Griffith College is a platinum provider of ACCA, with annual quality assurance visits ensuring our course meets the highest standards for our students.
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