Foundation Year
This course is designed for candidates who have not previously trained in counselling or psychotherapy. It is required for candidates who are applying for the MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at Terapia and have not undergone any prior basic training in adult counselling.
The training is self-contained and can also be taken by students in caring professions to develop their counselling skills with adults and give them a substantial theoretical background in theories and approaches to psychotherapy. This training can be taken by students from all walks of life who are interested in self-development and in supporting people with emotional difficulties.
This course (or an equivalent one-year course) is a pre-requisite for entry onto our MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling programme. Our next Foundation course will begin in January 2025
Exit Qualification: Certificate in Adult Psychotherapy and Counselling (Terapia)
Fees
Course Fees 2024
Foundation Year
Terapia is a Registered Charity (Charity Number 1144041) and does not profit from course fees. Fees include all charges for tutorials, art materials and assessment of written assignments.
We apply an £80 application fee, which is payable at the point of when you submit an application. This fee covers the administration and interview costs associated with the processing procedure. An initial, non-refundable deposit of £550 is required to secure your place on this course and that is deducted from your fees. Students who opt to pay their fees in full before the start of the academic year will receive a discount of £60, however students may choose to pay fees in monthly or termly instalments.
For a full list of fees, please click here.
In the event of student’s change of personal circumstances resulting in difficulty in meeting their financial obligation they should contact the Course Director as soon as possible so that a mutually appropriate solution can be sought. Late fees will incur interest. If a student decides to withdraw from the training part way through the year, the full fees for that year are payable. If a student has been asked to withdraw from the training the fees payable are up to and including that term.
Funding
Students who currently work with children or young people may choose to approach their employer to fund or part-fund the training, particularly if the skills acquired will directly contribute to their current job. Terapia will assist and support students wishing to make such applications.
International students can contact The British Council at www.britishcouncil.org for information on grants and scholarships.
Apply for this course
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