The DPsych aims to develop ethical, reflective and professional practitioners of counselling psychology who work collaboratively with their clients to provide high-quality psychological services, drawing on evidence-based psychological practice in the context of a therapeutic relationship characterised by trust, respect, and appreciation for the subjective experience of the person and individuality of the client and their unique world view.

Counselling Psychology graduates are typically employed in a variety of settings, including NHS primary, secondary or tertiary care, the prison service, schools and voluntary agencies. Employers of recent graduates include: St Bartholomews Hospital South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Central & North West London NHS Trust City University London Maggie's Cancer Centre Imperial College London Roehampton University London Metropolitan University Homerton University Hospital The Priory Capio Nightingale Hospital