Counselling and Psychotherapy with Foundation Year

Gain the knowledge, skills, and experience to help people with mental health issues, as you dive into counselling and psychotherapy on our course. Take advantage of the specialist facilities that professional psychologists use day to day, including virtual reality facilities, laboratory facilities and state-of-the-art equipment.

On our Counselling and Psychotherapy course, you will learn about the skills and techniques to counsel people through a range of issues, deal with complex healthcare needs and conduct research into subjects you care about.

Why study BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy?

First hand experienced lecturers
Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) works with a wide range of professional psychologists from various disciplines who contribute to the course and your learning experience. Thanks to the varied background of our lecturers, you can gain experience in different types of psychology from counselling for athletes to psychotherapy for young offenders. With such a wide and diverse range of experience, you'll feel both comfortable and prepared to go out and seek roles in psychology.

Learn innovative new skills
Human minds, behaviours and societal influences are changing, and the research we do has to reflect this. Our counselling and psychotherapy degree course keeps up to date with the psychology community. We provide you an accredited degree with the latest research and knowledge incorporated into real actionable practice. At BNU, you’ll be at the cutting edge of counselling and psychotherapy practice.

Journey into your own thoughts
By its nature our counselling and psychotherapy degree course pushes into deep and traumatic experiences, including the brain and behaviour. As one of our students you will continually explore your boundaries, push your abilities and discover new things about yourself. You can emerge from this course a better, stronger, more resilient person complete with employable skills and a new perspective on education, society and career.

Accredited by the BPS
BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy is accredited by the British Psychological Society(BPS) and provides you with a widely recognized qualification throughout the country. The BPS is at the centre of the profession and acts as a benchmark to prove your skills and understanding. Upon graduation from a BPS accredited specialism, you’ll be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) and from there you can take steps towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist with the BPS.

Use Our Counselling Facility
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), an important step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

What Facilities Can I Use?
You'll benefit from specialist psychology facilities, including laboratories, computing workshops, eye-tracking equipment and virtual reality technology. These resources support hands-on learning and research into psychological and behavioural responses using industry-standard tools and software.

What Will I Study?
This course provides a strong foundation in counselling, psychotherapy and psychology, covering areas such as Biopsychology, Personality, Social, Cognitive and Developmental Psychology. You'll develop analytical, research and professional skills while exploring counselling and psychotherapy approaches and techniques. Supported by specialist staff and industry expertise, the course prepares you for further professional training and careers in psychology, counselling and related fields, while providing eligibility for the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).

At Bucks New University, you'll benefit from career-focused teaching, hands-on learning and a supportive community that helps you thrive throughout your degree and beyond.

You'll learn from lecturers with industry experience, gain practical skills in professional-standard facilities and receive personalised support through smaller class sizes. Beyond your course, The Big Deal gives every student free access to sports clubs, societies, fitness facilities, social events, trips, volunteering opportunities and career-boosting workshops. It's Bucks way of helping you discover new interests, meet like-minded people, build your CV and make the most of university life – all without paying extra membership fees.

Whether you're preparing for your future career, growing your confidence or looking for an unforgettable student experience, Bucks offers the opportunities and support to help you achieve your goals.