MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy is a specialised area of practice. This Master’s programme will equip learners and practising therapists with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to meet the therapeutic needs of children and adolescents.

This part-time programme consists of ten modules over 2.5 years. It is a taught Master’s with a strong research component.

This two-year programme will be of interest to practising therapists who wish to extend their existing qualification in counselling and psychotherapy to Master’s level.

First year modules

1. The Sequentially Planned Integrative Counselling for Children (SPICC) Model

2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Children and Adolescents

3. Child and Adolescent Development

4. Play, Creative Media and Expressive Arts

5. Clinical Skills for Working with Children and Adolescents

Second year modules

Second Year spans three semesters (1.5 Years).

6. Advanced Research Methods

7. Solution Focused Brief Therapy with Children and Adolescents

8. Theory and Practice of Child and Adolescent Therapy

9. Clinical Practice and Development

10. Research Portfolio

Award: QQI Master of Arts in Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Duration: 2.5 Years

Why choose this Programme?

• Ideal for anyone looking to pursue a career in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy.
• Competitively priced programme fees with payment plans available.
• QQI validated, ensuring the highest quality content and delivery.
• Exceptionally high levels of student support, ensuring that learners are continually guided and supported.

This programme is a QQI validated Level 9 qualification, which equates to 90 ECTS credits.