training programmes
Introduction
Terapia is one of the leading training organisations in child and adolescent psychotherapy and counselling. We were created in response to the growing demand for highly qualified professionals to work creatively with children and teenagers, and who are equipped with a wide range of therapeutic tools. We are based at The Bothy, 17A East End Road, Finchley, London N3 3QE within the beautiful grounds of Stephens House & Gardens in Finchley, North London.
Terapia has been providing training courses in child and adolescent psychotherapy and counselling for over two decades. We offer in-depth training in therapeutic work with children and young people from an integrative perspective and our training includes all major approaches to child and adolescent psychotherapy and counselling and covers all topics related to children’s mental health.
Courses
MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling
Terapia’s MA programme is a unique course providing in depth training in therapeutic work with children, young people, parents and families from an integrative perspective. The training includes major approaches to child psychotherapy and counselling and covers all topics related children’s mental health.
Duration: Four years part-time
Exit Qualification: MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling (240 credits)
MA Conversion Course
This two year programme has been created specifically for those with previous qualifications in adult counselling and psychotherapy to supplement their previous trainings and clinical experience to obtain qualification and registration as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Counsellor.
Duration: Two years part-time
Exit Qualification: MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling
MA Conversion Training for Cambridge University Graduates
This training is provided uniquely for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counsellors who completed a course at Cambridge University.
The training takes place in London over one year, covering 9 weekends starting in January 2027.
The course is designed to fill in the gaps between the Cambridge training and Terapia’s learning outcomes. The successful completion of the course will lead to all registrations and accreditations available to Terapia graduates from the five-year MA course.
The training will also comprise infant observation and elements of Adult Psychotherapy Skills provided in Cambridge.
Foundation Year
During the Foundation Year you will study the major theories in adult psychotherapy and explore a wide range of counselling skills and therapeutic tools. Completion of this year, or an equivalent elsewhere, is a pre-requisite to joining our MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling.
Duration: One year part-time
Exit Qualification: Certificate in Adult Psychotherapy and Counselling (Terapia)
Supervision Training
A unique course that combines process and developmental theories of supervision with models adapted from play therapy, attachment theory and neuroscience.
Duration: 8 weekends starting in October 2026, finishing in June 2027
Exit Qualification: Diploma in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy and Counselling Supervision
Introduction to Therapeutic Work with Children
A two and a half day experiential workshop, this course is designed to teach participants how to help children deal with their difficult feelings and is intended to give an insight into the complexities of psychotherapeutic work with children.
Duration: Two and a half days, Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September 2026.
Exit Qualification: Terapia Certificate in Introduction to Therapeutic Work with Children
