Course summary
This Level 6 bridging programme provides a foundation for students wishing to progress to postgraduate psychotherapy training. It introduces key humanistic principles, integrative theory, and reflective practice, supporting students to develop the personal insight and theoretical understanding necessary for advanced therapeutic study. The Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapy Studies (UKCP preparatory year) is designed to help students 'find their modality' – developing an informed awareness of the different approaches to psychotherapy and counselling available at Metanoia Institute. Through experiential and theoretical learning, participants gain clarity on their professional direction and readiness for postgraduate-level study. Course philosophy The programme emphasises experiential learning, reflective practice, and personal growth within an integrative humanistic framework. It encourages students to explore their relational style and therapeutic identity while grounding their learning in theory and ethical awareness. Teaching and learning Teaching takes place through weekend sessions that combine experiential group work, theoretical lectures, and counselling skills practice. Reflective discussions are central to the learning process, helping students connect their personal experiences with broader therapeutic concepts. Assessment Students are assessed through reflective journals, written assignments, practical evaluations, and multimedia portfolio-based work, allowing for a holistic demonstration of learning and self-development. Clinical and experiential work While there is no formal placement requirement, experiential exercises and skills practice are integrated throughout the programme to help students apply theory to practice in a supported environment. Career pathways Successful completion of the Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapy Studies (UKCP preparatory year) enables students to progress to MSc-level psychotherapy training at Metanoia Institute, including pathways such as Integrative, Humanistic, Person-Centred, Gestalt, and Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy. Programme delivery This part-time programme is structured for weekend study over one year, with a September intake. It is designed to prepare students for postgraduate modalities. An evening option is also available, with classes held one evening per week throughout the full academic year.
Assessment method
Students are assessed through reflective journals, written assignments, practical evaluations, and multimedia portfolio-based work, allowing for a holistic demonstration of learning and self-development.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Psychotherapy, United Kingdom Council for
Entry requirements
Applicants are normally expected to hold 120 Level 5 credits or have completed equivalent professional training. For students whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) is required unless you have a prior higher education qualification taught in English. We also offer a supportive process to establish equivalencies in qualifications or experience (APL/APEL). If you do not easily meet our Level 6 Degree requirements, please contact us to discuss options.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £4950 | Whole course |
| England | £4950 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £4950 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £4950 | Whole course |
| Wales | £4950 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Metanoia Institute
13 North Common Road
Ealing
W5 2QB