Psychotherapy & Psychology

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Regent’s is a leading training institution for psychology, psychotherapy and counselling psychology – offering you a smooth training route, from foundation all the way through to postgraduate and professional qualification.

You'll discover a range of theoretical perspectives and scientific insights into how the brain functions and how to apply this in society – equipped to think independently and work skilfully and ethically in a variety of professional settings.

Our courses lead to professional membership of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Depending on the path you choose, you might also be eligible for accreditation with other professional bodies including the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Psychology BSc (Hons)

Start in September 2022. If you are curious about why we behave the way we do, Regent’s BSc (Hons) Psychology could be the course for you.

Psychology (Conversion) MSc

Convert your degree into a qualification accredited by the British Psychological Society with an MSc Psychology (Conversion).

Psychotherapy & Counselling Foundation Certificate

Combine theoretical and experiential components with skills practice. A solid grounding for further professional training.

Marketing Psychology MSc

Uncover cutting-edge techniques for reaching customers, and understanding how they think.

Psychotherapy & Counselling MA

A combination of academic study, clinical practice and research on this challenging and rewarding psychotherapy programme.

Counselling Psychology DPsych

This doctoral programme confers eligibility to apply to the HCPC register to work under the protected title of Counselling Psychologist and to apply for BPS accreditation as a Chartered Psychologist.

Humanities & Social Sciences Research Degrees

By embarking on doctoral study, you commit a period of your life to conducting original research and deepening your expertise. Doing so can set you on a path towards a career in academia, or becoming a highly-regarded advanced practitioner in your chosen field.

To find out more about how to apply for UKCP accreditation, please email Selena Goni at [email protected]

To find out more information about the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), please click on the menu below.

'I feel so lucky to have studied in the most beautiful university in London. Regent's may be small but it has a very large character.' Ellen Ryan, BSc Psychology alumna

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Dr Helen Damon

Lecturer in Counselling Psychology

As a Play Therapist and Filial Therapist, Helen is experienced in working with children, young people and families.

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Dr Rosamond Watling

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Rosamond is a Chartered Cognitive Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Regent's University London, who leads the BSc Psychology Programme.

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Dr Brigitte Friedrich

Lecturer

Brigitte is an existential-phenomenological psychotherapist working in the public sector and in private practice.

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Dr Cristina Costantini

Assistant Professor

Cristina is a lecturer, researcher, and child psychologist

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Dr Alastair Davies

Senior Lecturer

Since joining Regent’s in January 2011, Alastair has been leader of numerous modules on the B.Sc. programme, Foundation Course, and B.A. programme.

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Augusta Annesley

Visiting Lecturer

Augusta is a psychotherapist at a private practice in south west and central London. She has previous experience in the NHS and voluntary sector.

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Psychology BSc (Hons)

Psychology (Conversion) MSc

Psychotherapy & Counselling Foundation Certificate

Marketing Psychology MSc

Psychotherapy & Counselling MA

Counselling Psychology DPsych

Humanities & Social Sciences Research Degrees

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Ellen Ryan, BSc Psychology alumna

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Dr Helen Damon

Lecturer in Counselling Psychology

Dr Rosamond Watling

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Brigitte Friedrich

Lecturer

Dr Cristina Costantini

Assistant Professor

Dr Alastair Davies

Senior Lecturer

Augusta Annesley

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Regent’s Professor explores the global impact of COVID-19 on mental health

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