Placements

We believe a placement is an integral part of a trainee’s development as a counsellor, psychotherapist or counselling psychologist. At Metanoia we offer placements to our trainees, subject to availability, within our in-house clinic, the Metanoia Counselling and Psychotherapy Service (MCPS).

MCPS provides psychological therapy in a confidential and professional setting to the community at a lower cost. It was created to support our students and graduates in their professional development as well as to provide a comprehensive service to the local community.

The Clinic is staffed by students of Metanoia on a voluntary basis. All practitioners are asked to make a commitment to work in the Clinic for one year. The placement offers professional support for both practitioners and prospective clients. The clients have an initial assessment with the Clinical Service Manager before being referred to student practitioners.

There is also liaison between the Service, the training courses and the supervisors with the aim of supporting students and providing a safe and professional service.

During the placement, practitioners will see up to three clients a week. They will also have the opportunity to gain experience of the CORE (Clinical Outcomes Research Evaluation) system which evaluates practice on a nationwide basis.

Students may apply for a placement within the Clinic during their second year of training with the approval of their primary tutor.