Therapeutic Psychology and Counselling with Foundation Year

Why this course?
• Roehampton has an international reputation as a centre for therapeutic training.



• Top 6 in London for Counselling & Psychotherapy (Complete University Guide 2025).



• At least 50% of your teaching will be in seminars or practical workshops, allowing you to develop core therapeutic skills as well as giving you contact time with your lecturers.



About this course
Begin building an inspiring career in counselling and psychotherapy at Roehampton, where we have an international reputation as a centre for therapeutic training. During the foundation year, you’ll gain the academic and practical experience you need to help you get the most out of your degree. You can go on to gain additional qualifications throughout your time at Roehampton, such as a certificate in Mental Health First Aid, to give you a head start in your career.

Skills
Learn how to work with others to help them achieve their goals and potential on our unique undergraduate degree.
You'll develop an understanding of:


• Current professional practice for working therapeutically with clients, and the skills related to managing the counselling process



• Mental health and how to support different population groups and communities, as well as how to work in different professional contexts



• The importance of research in therapeutic psychology by completing your own research project, giving you the opportunity to investigate a topic you are passionate about.



This well-rounded learning approach, alongside voluntary work experience, will give you a strong foundation for a career in the helping professions or postgraduate study.

Career opportunities
You will be in a strong position to build a career as a psychotherapist or counsellor.
You could also take your skills into a safeguarding organisation, the police, social services, education, HR or broader helping professions.

Pathways to further study

At Roehampton we have excellent pathways into further study. Should you wish to go onto further postgraduate study to become a registered counsellor psychotherapist, we have one of the largest therapeutic training Schools in the country, with leading courses in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and the Arts and Play Therapies.

Roehampton offers something genuinely distinctive: a supportive campus community in Southwest London, combined with the opportunities of one of the world's great cities. It's the perfect balance, giving you access to exciting career opportunities, world-class culture and industry connections, alongside a real sense of belonging.

Students choose from a wide range of undergraduate subjects, taught by expert academics with real-world experience built in. With a thriving Students' Union, competitive sport and a campus that feels like home, there's a rich life beyond the lecture hall too.

Live where everything happens. With on-campus halls, affordable prices and bills included, you’ll enjoy a hassle-free place to call your own - while stepping straight into a friendly, ready-made community. Plus, Roehampton is ranked the best-value student accommodation in London (Monzo), so you get more for your money.

With generous scholarships, bursaries, and a dedicated commuting bursary, Roehampton is committed to making sure finance is never a barrier. Whatever your background or responsibilities, Roehampton is designed to help you thrive.