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Terapia's Finchley Campus, located in a historic Grade II listed building in North West London, serves as the primary hub for specialized training in child and adolescent psychotherapy and counselling. This campus focuses exclusively on integrative therapeutic approaches tailored to working with children, young people, parents, and families, addressing a wide spectrum of mental health challenges. Validated by Middlesex University and accredited by the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), it offers purpose-built facilities including therapy rooms and communal areas optimized for experiential learning and clinical practice.

• MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling: A comprehensive four-year part-time master's program (240 credits) exploring major psychotherapeutic modalities, play therapy, attachment theory, neuroscience, and systemic interventions for children's mental health.
• MA Conversion Course: Two-year program for qualified adult psychotherapists to specialize in child and adolescent work, building on existing clinical experience.
• Foundation Year: Introductory one-year certificate in adult psychotherapy and counselling skills, prerequisite for advanced child-focused training.
• Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling Supervision: Eight-weekend course integrating developmental theories with play therapy and neuroscience models for supervising practitioners.
• Introduction to Therapeutic Work with Children: Short experiential workshop providing foundational skills in helping children manage emotions.
• Accrediting Route to UKCP Registration: Tailored pathway for experienced practitioners seeking formal recognition.

The campus emphasizes practical, hands-on training through supervised placements, group work, and reflective practice, preparing graduates for registration as psychotherapists and counsellors. Key subject areas include child mental health, family therapy, trauma-informed care, and neurodevelopmental disorders, all delivered in a supportive, integrative environment.