A welcome message from the Head of Faculty and an Introduction to our Faculty

Dear Students,

Welcome to the Masters in Therapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Supervision at Waverley Abbey College! We are thrilled to have you join our community of dedicated and talented Christian practitioners who share our vision and mission to equip women and men to be the hands and feet of Jesus using their counselling gifts to bring meaningful transformation to others in the wider society.

This programme is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to excel in the field of therapeutic counselling and psychotherapy. Throughout your journey, you will engage with a diverse range of theories, practices, and supervision techniques that will enhance your professional development and personal growth.

A distinctive feature of our program is the integration of Christian faith with counselling practice. We believe that incorporating spiritual dimensions into therapeutic work can provide profound wisdom, resilience and healing moments for clients. This holistic approach not only respects the spiritual beliefs of individuals but also enriches the counselling process, fostering deeper therapeutic relationships and more meaningful outcomes.

Our innovative and exciting course is designed for distance learning, allowing us to expand our reach and make this valuable education accessible to a wider audience. The benefits of this approach include flexibility in managing your studies alongside personal and professional commitments, the ability to learn from anywhere in the world, and access to a diverse community of peers and faculty members who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences.

Our faculty comprises experienced practicing counsellors, psychotherapists, and clinical supervisors who are committed to providing you with a supportive and enriching learning environment. We encourage you to take full advantage of the resources available to you, including our online library, videos, podcasts and recorded lectures specifically created for each lesson, and our online worship services which are all created to provide you with the feeling of campus learning from your own home. 

As you embark on this transformative journey, remember that your growth and success within this valuable vocation are our top priorities. We are here to support you every step of the way, and we look forward to witnessing your progress and achievements.

Once again, welcome to Waverley Abbey College. We are excited to see the impact you will make in the field of therapeutic counselling and psychotherapy.

With every blessing for this academic year,

Catherine Palmer
MSc-R, BA, DipCouns, DipSup, DipCYP, DipCoup, BACP Accred, BPS

Course Information

Module TCPS72001 Integration of Christian Faith religion and spirituality with counselling and psychotherapy

The overall aim of this module is to enable students to critically reflect on the process of integrating Christian faith, religion and spirituality with the knowledge, understanding and practice of counselling and psychotherapy. In addition, students will critically evaluate the ethical use of Christian faith, religious and spiritual interventions in clinical practice. Furthermore, the module aims to deepen students’ awareness of the overlap, similarities and differences between pastoral care, spiritual direction, and counselling which is underpinned by a Christian worldview

Module TCPS72004 Relational Depth in Clinical Practice

This module aims to build on and deepen the students’ previous learning and experience of working at relational depth within the therapeutic alliance in clinical practice. The Module will enable students to gain an in-depth understanding and critical awareness of various theoretical and clinical perspectives to working at relational depth within counselling and psychotherapy. In addition, this module will assist students to reflect on the clinical, ethical and relational implications in counselling practice of the various approaches, appreciate issues of power and diversity in the therapeutic relationship, and assist them in articulating their own philosophical and clinical stance with regards to working at relational depth in the therapeutic relationship.

Module TCPS72005 Trauma, Abuse and Dissociation