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.

At Undergraduate level, you'll discover vastly different ideas and concepts – from traditional science to philosophy, and you'll reflect on how we make sense of how people think, feel and interact with the world. At Postgraduate level you'll learn to apply your insights practically and ethically in a variety of professional settings.

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

Psychology BA (Hons)

Gain a rich, diverse theory and research-informed education in both classical and contemporary topics in psychology.

Psychology (Conversion) MSc

Convert your degree into a qualification accredited by the British Psychological Society.

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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Professor Isabel Henton

Director (People)

Isabel is a Director (People) and member of the Provost's Group. She is also the Programme Director of the Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych) and the Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DCounsPsy).

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Dr Maria Luca

Visiting Lecturer

Maria is Head of the Regent’s Centre for Relational Studies and Psychological Wellbeing (formerly Reflections Research Centre) at Regent’s University London, leader of the PhD programme and Editor of the Journal of Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology Reflections.

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Natasha Synesiou

Assistant Professor

Natasha is an existential psychotherapist and supervisor, working on the NHS in psycho-oncology, and in private practice. She is a visiting lecturer at The School of Psychotherapy and Psychology, RUL, where she lectures, supervises and facilitates on the MA, ADEP and DPsych programmes.

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Dr Marina Rachitskiy

Visiting Lecturer

Dr Rachitskiy is an accomplished academic and researcher. She has completed her BA studies in Canada, after which she has moved to the UK to complete her MSc and PhD in Forensic Psychology.

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Elisavet Tapini

Lecturer

Elisavet is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist in private practice and a Visiting Lecturer with HASS at Regent's University London.

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Professor Desa Markovic

Visiting Lecturer

Desa is a UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) registered systemic psychotherapist and supervisor and COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) accredited psychosexual therapist and supervisor.

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