College of
Counselling & Psychotherapy

• Matrix Foundation (Cert HE Integrative Counselling Skills, Middlesex University) • Matrix Diploma in Integrative Counselling ( Dip HE Integrative Counselling, Middlesex University) • Matrix Advanced Diploma ( BSc Integrative Counselling, Middlesex University)

Matrix has three venues where training takes place.

• MIND Headquarters, 50 Sale Road, Norwich NR7 9TP
• Brooks House, Norwich Road, Ipswich IP1 4HD
• Premier Travel Inn, Norman Cross,  Peterborough PE7 3TB

Applicants will do their training in one of these three venues. Three programmes run concurrently. Extra optional training days and short courses may take place in one venue only. All training takes place at weekends.

• BSc Integrative Counselling. (Middlesex University)
• UKAPC membership and individual registration as a Therapeutic Counsellor
• The required number of taught hours for accreditation with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
• 360 university credits

There is a requirement for all our students to be in therapy during training. A proportion of these hours can be done prior to training. Please discuss your individual situation regarding hours of therapy at interview.

At Matrix we consider this component to be a very important part of your training and self development, and working with the unconscious world of the client. We encourage you to remain with the same therapist throughout and ask you to discuss any change with Dr Susie Jones, the Director of Training, if you wish to change either the therapist or the contract.


COURSE FEES FOR SEPTEMBER 2008 INTAKE
Matrix fees if choosing not to gain the degree but to achieve the Matrix awards and UKAPC (The United Kingdom Association of Psychotherapeutic Counselling) registration as a Therapeutic Counsellor.

• Fees for Matrix Foundation year Total of £1664.
( Deposit of £264 due 2 months prior to starting , remaining £1400 may be paid in instalments ).

• Fees for Matrix Diploma year Total of £1965.
( Deposit of £345 due 2 months prior to starting , remaining £1620 may be paid in instalments ).

• Fees for Advanced Diploma year Total of £1965.
( Deposit of £345 due 2 months prior to starting , remaining £1620 may be paid in instalments ).

• External assessments:
There is a fee for the Diploma external assessment of £90.
There is a further fee of £90 for the BSc external assessment.

University fees if choosing to join the degree programme:
An additional fee will be requested by the university as a one off payment, irrespective of which year you join and for how many years you are with Matrix. For information about this please email or telephone the Director of Training Dr Susie Jones.

Estimate of extra financial commitments:

• BACP membership: This is an annual requirement for ethical practice. (currently the fee for student membership is £25).

• UKAPC membership: This is an annual fee and can be an alternative to the above. The fee is the same.

• Indemnity insurance to practice: This is only necessary for private practice as when working for an agency /statutory organisation they are likely to already have insurance in place. This needs to be checked with your agency placement.

• Personal therapy: 86 hours are needed by the end of training in order to gain UKAPC registration. Some gained prior to the start of the course may be counted. Fees with individual therapists vary and many will negotiate a lower figure for students in training.

• Supervision (only necessary when in counselling practice): £600 approx. per annum (One hours of supervision are required fortnightly whilst in training). Fees with supervisors vary and many will negotiate a lower figure for students in training.
Most agencies now provide supervion free of charge.

All Matrix training fees can be paid in full or in instalments. The University fee must be paid at enrolment on the programme.

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