If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.
Module manager: Netalie Shloim
Email: n.shloim@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
MA in counselling and/or psychotherapy with professional body registration Successful completion of HECS5338M
This module is not approved as an Elective
In this module you will continue to attend placement, clinical supervision and personal therapy to aid your development as an independent psychotherapy practitioner. Your progression is captured through the submission of a portfolio containing placement and supervision reports and logs of client contact hours, clinical supervision and personal therapy.
This module is for students to be able to demonstrate their capacity to offer a facilitative psychotherapy. Students will be expected to accrue further supervised client hours, clinical supervision and personal therapy hours and submit satisfactory reports from their placement provider and clinical supervisor commenting on their practice and work within a psychotherapy organisation.
1. Demonstrate an advanced therapeutic relationship with clients sufficient to be an independent UKCP registered psychotherapist
2. Evidence critical and effective use of clinical supervision in psychotherapy practice
3. Evidence effective critical engagement in clinical placement as a psychotherapy practitioner
4. Demonstrate ongoing critical engagement with personal therapy.
Students will be required to demonstrate a level of counselling skills and self and intersubjective awareness commensurate with independent practice as a psychotherapist
1. Clinical practice hours with clients
2. Clinical supervision with an approved supervisor
3. Personal therapy
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 33 | 1 | 33 |
| Placement | 200 | 1 | 200 |
| Personal Therapy | 45 | 1 | 45 |
| Private study hours | 22 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 278 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300 | ||
Students will use private study hours to select a recording for submission for their summative assessment and to compile their portfolios
Students will receive academic supervision to assist with selecting a recording for submission and with compiling their portfolio
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Practical | 10 minute section of 20 minute audio recorded counselling session with client Assessed by counselling adherence scale. | 100 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio including record of client hours, clinical supervision hours, personal therapy hours, clinical supervision and placement reports (Pass/Fail) | 0 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Resits will take the same format as first attempts. Both elements of the assessment must be passed, no compensation given
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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