NHS-Recognised Practitioner License in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)
Course Overview
The Practitioner Licence in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD) is a pioneering, NICE-approved therapy that is an NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) licensing programme integrated into NHS mental health services. It focuses on addressing emotional and intrapersonal issues underlying depression, such as low self-esteem and self-criticism. This therapy aids clients in exploring, understanding, and reinterpreting their feelings to foster psychological and behavioural change.
The programme is divided into two Modules. Module 1 consists of 6 days of education, organised into 5 days of training followed by a 1-day follow-up session, typically held 3 months later. Teaching combines didactic and experiential methods, with a 20-minute counselling session assessed via videotape according to the PCE-CfD competence framework.
Module 2 involves a period of assessed clinical practice with bespoke PCE-CfD supervision as a part of the training, to build at least 80 hours of supervised PCE-CfD counselling and the successful submission of 4 audio recordings of sessions. These recordings are assessed using the validated PCEPS tool, with two recordings needed from sessions after the 10th session of PCE-CfD counselling. Bespoke PCE-CfD supervision is provided throughout.
Key Benefits:
- Understand NHS environment requirements.
- Deepen the connection between research, theory, and practice.
- Focus on effective person-centred practices for depression.
- Learn to work briefly and evaluate suicide and self-harm risks.
- Utilise client self-report outcome measures.
- Engage with emotional processes within a competence framework.
Modules:
- Module I: PCE-CfD Practitioner Education
- Module II: PCE-CfD Practitioner Assessed Practice
Teaching Methods:
Students gain knowledge, understanding, and skills through experiential and reflexive engagement with concepts and models. Teaching methods include group exercises, discussions, and practical application of theory. The programme is supported by work-based learning from supervised clinical practice, enabling students to integrate subject and professional knowledge, skills, and behaviours to meet course learning outcomes and professional body competences.
Clinical Placements, Personal Therapy and Supervision:
After the initial 6-day (5 + 1) training programme, participants undertake assessed clinical practice comprising a minimum of 80 hours of supervised PCE-CfD counselling. Four audio recordings of sessions with different clients must be submitted and assessed using the PCEPS tool. Two recordings should be from sessions after the 10th session of PCE-CfD counselling. Bespoke PCE-CfD supervision is provided throughout.
Contact for Further Information:
- Head of Programme: Lorraine Munro
Email: lorraine.munro@metanoia.ac.uk - Academic Coordinator contact information: pce-cfdadmin@metanoia.ac.uk
External Links:
- National Curriculum for Counselling for Depression
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Apply Now
Enhance your career and become licensed in an evidence-based modality with our NHS-recognised PCE-CfD programme. To apply, download the necessary documents below and email your completed documents to Academic Coordinator Ahmed Kersha at ahmed.kersha@metanoia.ac.uk:
ℹ️ Updated 14 Dec 2024