Practitioner License in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)

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Key Information

Field of Study

  • Practitioner License in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)

Duration

  • 6 Days minimum 80 hours assessed clinical practice

Start Date

Teaching Institution

  • Metanoia Institute

Awarding Institution

  • Middlesex University

Accrediting Professional Body

  • NHS; BACP*

Location

  • Hybrid (In-person at Metanoia Institute and Online)

The Practitioner Licence in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD) is a pioneering, NICE-approved therapy that is an NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) licensing programme integrated into NHS mental health services. It focuses on addressing emotional and intrapersonal issues underlying depression, such as low self-esteem and self-criticism. This therapy aids clients in exploring, understanding, and reinterpreting their feelings to foster psychological and behavioural change.

Course Philosophy

The Practitioner Licence in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD) is a pioneering, NICE-approved therapy that is an NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) licensing programme integrated into NHS mental health services. It focuses on addressing emotional and intrapersonal issues underlying depression, such as low self-esteem and self-criticism. This therapy aids clients in exploring, understanding, and reinterpreting their feelings to foster psychological and behavioural change.

The programme is divided into two Modules. Module 1 consists of 6 days of education, organised into 5 days of training followed by a 1-day follow-up session, typically held 3 months later. Teaching combines didactic and experiential methods, with a 20-minute counselling session assessed via videotape according to the PCE-CfD competence framework.

Module 2 involves a period of assessed clinical practice with bespoke PCE-CfD supervision as a part of the training, to build at least 80 hours of supervised PCE-CfD counselling and the successful submission of 4 audio recordings of sessions. These recordings are assessed using the validated PCEPS tool, with two recordings needed from sessions after the 10th session of PCE-CfD counselling. Bespoke PCE-CfD supervision is provided throughout.

Course Modules

  • Module I: PCE-CfD Practitioner Education
  • Module II: PCE-CfD Practitioner Assessed Practice

Supporting Information

Teaching Methods:

Students gain knowledge, understanding, and skills through experiential and reflexive engagement with concepts and models. Teaching methods include group exercises, discussions, and practical application of theory. The programme is supported by work-based learning from supervised clinical practice, enabling students to integrate subject and professional knowledge, skills, and behaviours to meet course learning outcomes and professional body competences.

 

Clinical Placements, Personal Therapy and Supervision:

After the initial 6-day (5 + 1) training programme, participants undertake assessed clinical practice comprising a minimum of 80 hours of supervised PCE-CfD counselling. Four audio recordings of sessions with different clients must be submitted and assessed using the PCEPS tool. Two recordings should be from sessions after the 10th session of PCE-CfD counselling. Bespoke PCE-CfD supervision is provided throughout.

Alumni Path

Key Contacts

Denton French

Head of Programme

Email denton.french@metanoia.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

Essential Qualifications and Professional Status:

    • Diploma in person-centred or humanistic counselling or psychotherapy
    • BACP Counsellor/Psychotherapy accreditation or equivalent
  • Essential – Experience:
    • Minimum of two years post-qualification experience providing brief counselling to clients with common mental health problems, particularly depression.
    • A supporting statement is also requested from both a supervisor and line manager at application.
  • Desirable – Qualifications and Professional Status:
    • Postgraduate qualification in person-centred or humanistic counselling or psychotherapy
  • Essential – Other:
    • Opportunity to undertake 80 hours of client practice with depressed clients.
    • Support of Line Manager to participate
    • Support of Supervisor to participate

This programme is commissioned by NHS England for the NHS Talking Therapies high-intensity counselling workforce but can also be self-funded for appropriately qualified applicants.

English Language Requirements:

  • Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Metanoia Institute’s English language requirements for undergraduate applicants. We accept IELTS or equivalent qualifications as outlined in our admissions criteria. For specific requirements and accepted scores, please refer to the Metanoia Institute website.
  • Location: This programme is offered as both online live and blended learning

Fees and Funding

£3,400

Applications Closed