You have excellent supervision and the University employs very experienced therapists. If you start with the Certificate, it really gives you a good background and helps you to progress.
My time in Psychology taught me how to think in a scientific way, how to get to the root of a problem, how to conduct research and how to interpret results in a meaningful way.
Southampton is known for providing high quality training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and equipping students to be highly reflective scientist practitioners. It is also known as one of the best training providers in CBT. Studying here has not only reinforced my passion to be a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist; it has also highlighted to me how to use my knowledge as a therapist to make positive changes to my own life.
I would advise current students to embrace any opportunity. There is so much going on around the campus all year round and you are bound to find something to enhance your university experience.
The psychology department have regular Centre for Applications of Health Psychology (CAHP) seminars… Researchers from any university come and explain their research…
As an international student, I was interested in learning about the latest global mental health theories and culturally sensitive practices in different countries across the world.
Due to the skills and framework of the course, I’m in a really good position to be able to help others and I now have the confidence to move forward and make a difference.