Psychology

Psychology Courses in London

Our range of psychology courses provide theoretical and practical insight into the human mind, and seek to support you in learning about your own psychology and the minds and personalities of those around you.

Our courses cover popular and relevant themes, including the psychology of resilience, forensic psychology, the psychology of organisational change, and the psychology of dreams, drawing on the theories and approaches of prominent thinkers including Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud and Ann Faraday.

From short, one-day courses on weekdays or weekends, to daytime and evening classes running over a number of weeks, City Lit Psychology has a range of study options to fit around your life and schedule.

Whether you work in the caring professions yourself, have an interest in gaining insight into your own psychology and wellbeing, or if you are simply seeking to delve into the fascinating world of human mind, our psychology programme has the course for you.

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Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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  1. Psychology of leadership
    Course start date:  Tue 7 Jan 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Alison Duncanson
    This course is for leaders or those with an interest in leadership, its theories and practices. As well as psychological theory there will be opportunities for self-awareness, reflection and personal development.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  2. Cross-cultural psychology
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 12 Jan 2025

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Jacqueline Greenlees
    Discover how cultural influences shape personal and social identities, behaviours, beliefs and mental health. Examine the role of cultural diversity in our work. Open to all - counsellors, professional helpers and educators will find this useful.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  3. Psychology of Resilience
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 23 Feb 2025

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Jacqueline Greenlees
    A brief introduction to the increasingly relevant topic of Resilience, in both life and the work. Much is heard about resilience and the ability to “bounce back”, but what do the Psychologists say about the subject?
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  4. Psychology of addiction
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 9 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jacqueline Greenlees
    Are some people susceptible to addiction? How do substances affect our central nervous system and emotions? How do you understand different addictions, ie sex, eating or computers? How is addiction treated? Discover the answers to these and other questions by looking at addiction - from disease theory to the more recent bio-psychosocial theory.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £162.00
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  5. Psychology of dreaming
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 26 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Alison Duncanson
    The dream is a little hidden door in the innermost and most secret recesses of the psyche (C G Jung). We often dismiss our dreams but they can give us insights into our inner world and though curious, can also provide rich data to better understand ourselves.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
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  6. Psychology of attachment
    Course start date:  Fri 2 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Adrian Scott
    Romantic and professional relationships: discover your style of attachment and learn how it can influence you in love and work relationships.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  7. Psychology of wellbeing
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 10 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Jacqueline Greenlees
    The course provides an insight into the psychologically researched factors that influence wellbeing. You will learn a range of theoretical and practical components of wellbeing and consider how you can apply them in your own life.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
  8. The psychology of trauma
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 8 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Jacqueline Greenlees
    Do you have an interest in working with survivors of trauma or learning about its consequences? Explore complex interpersonal trauma such as child abuse, rape and sexual exploitation, domestic abuse, institutional abuse, professional abuse, stalking and bullying. Learn about the neurobiological and psychosocial impact of trauma and its long term effects.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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