New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling
London, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
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Overview
The New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling (NSPC) is a centre of excellence for training and research in existential psychotherapy, counselling psychology, pastoral care, autism, diversity and coaching. Founded in 1996 by Prof. Emmy van Deurzen, NSPC is based in West Hampstead, London. It offers joint doctoral programmes with Middlesex University and a range of master's, postgraduate diploma and certificate courses. Nearly half of its students are international.
Fields of study
- Psychotherapy
- Counselling Psychology
- Existential Coaching
- Pastoral Care
- Autism and Neurodivergence
- Psychology
Accreditation: British Accreditation Council; Middlesex University (degree awarding)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Autumn, January
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@nspc.org.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Students on validated programmes are not eligible for Student Finance or DSA. A £100 acceptance deposit is required (deducted from initial invoice). Application fee is £50 non-refundable.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Autism and Neurodivergence (opens in a new tab)Online | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| MSc in Existential Coaching (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| MSc Psychotherapy Studies (opens in a new tab)Online | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Autumn, Winter |
| PGCert in Adult Autism Assessment (opens in a new tab)Online | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| PGCert in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (opens in a new tab)Online | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| PGCert in Autism (opens in a new tab)Online | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| PGCert in Existential Coaching (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| PGCert in Pastoral Care: Existential and Humanist Practice (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| PGDip Autism and Neurodivergence (opens in a new tab)Online | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| PGDip in Psychotherapy Studies (opens in a new tab)Online | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.