Entry requirementsThis course is for health professionals, social care professionals and workers in the voluntary sector.
Academic titleMSc/PgDip Sexual and Relationship Psychotherapy
Course descriptionThere are two approaches to the course. The practitioner element is for psychotherapists. It includes specific training for supervised clinical work, helping couples and individuals with sexual and relationship difficulties. You work in co-therapy with experienced and nationally accredited therapists, or on your own. The theory only course is learning only. It does not involve direct client work and has a separate certification.
This is a professional qualification training route to United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) registration.
Associated careers
This course benefits health and social care professionals and workers in voluntary organisations.
Course content
Modules
• sexual function • assessment and treatment of sexual dysfunction • ethical issues in therapy • social and cultural issues • diversity of relationships • impact of life events and disability on sexuality • research and supervision skills • teaching and audit skill