Head of Programme: Melissa Cliffe

Academic Coordinator: t.Powell

This is a part-time postgraduate training in Humanistic Psychotherapy which will equip you with in-depth knowledge and skills to practice as a Humanistic psychotherapist.

The programme takes place over five years part time and teaching is spread over 20 Mondays throughout the academic year for the first four years, and 8 Mondays in the final dissertation and viva year.

A Humanistic Approach

Our Humanistic approach at Metanoia is founded on the principle that humans have free will and a capacity for self-determination. It embodies a respect for the uniqueness of each individual and their intersectional, social and cultural experience. This includes holding both an awareness of dimensions of power and an intention to work in a non-hierarchical and relational way that honours the autonomy and organismic growth of the client.

Students are taught a foundation of three core modalities - Gestalt, Person-Centred and Transactional Analysis – as well as relational theories. They are encouraged and supported to integrate these in a way that suits their personal style and values. Whilst there are theoretical tensions and differences between the modalities they are underpinned and anchored by Humanistic philosophy.

Awards on completion of the programme

• 180 credits achieved at level 7
• MSc in Humanistic Psychotherapy
• Metanoia Clinical Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapy leading to UKCP registration

The programme is validated and quality assured by Middlesex University.

This course is also accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

Middlesex University Programme Spec 

Metanoia Institute has begun the process to be able to award its own degrees. This will not affect students starting in 2024. Please see here for further details