Clinical Psychology Research Field | Master's/Doctoral Program
Graduate school overview

Graduate School of International Studies of Culture

First half

Research Field Overview

It is designated as a Type 1 designated graduate school by the Japan Clinical Psychologist Certification Association. It also corresponds to the training program for certified psychologists (national qualification), and students can conduct research activities while learning various theories and practices. It trains researchers and practitioners in the wide range of psychological support required in modern society.
We have a rich learning environment at the "Counseling and Psychological Services Center" on campus, as well as off-campus hospitals and various facilities. Students can hone their practical skills by actually meeting people with various difficulties at home, school, and in the local community.

Research Topics

Practical training and research at Counseling and Psychological Services Center

In the Graduate School of Clinical Psychology, students can conduct practical training and research at Counseling and Psychological Services Center, which boasts one of the largest facilities in the country. Counseling and Psychological Services Center is located in an independent space on the second floor of Building No. 2, and is functionally arranged with a counseling room, playroom, group room, and other facilities.
Graduate students will be in charge of providing consultations to outpatients under the guidance of faculty members who are certified psychologists and clinical psychologists, and will conduct their training and practical research. The total number of consultations in fiscal year 2023 was 883, so students will be able to have a fulfilling training experience. In addition, we have been commissioned by Fukuoka City to open the Fukuoka City Hikikomori Community Support Center "Wand." This is the only hikikomori community support center in the country that is located at a university, and graduate students are also active as staff members.

Future vision: Licensed psychologist/clinical psychologist

Clinical Psychology Research Department Faculty Introduction

full name Research Field Research Themes
Shinya Kubota ◯ Clinical Psychology Depression in the workplace and how to deal with it
Tomoko Morikawa ◯ Clinical Psychology, Focusing counseling
Harumi Fujiyoshi ◯ Clinical Psychology Clinical movement therapy, psychiatric clinical research, student counseling research, research into the use of non-verbal processes
Makiko Mikuni ◯ Clinical psychology (humanistic psychology, psychoanalysis), school counseling Person-Centered Approach and Encounter Groups
Hiroshi Shirai ◯ Counselling, person-centered approach Person-Centered Approach and Encounter Groups
Junko Kobayashi ◯ Clinical psychology, humanistic psychology The significance of non-verbal processes in clinical psychology, psychological support in student counseling
Kyoko the Lady Clinical psychology/health psychology The process of acquiring social skills through school clinical and situational learning
Naohiro Nakatomi Clinical Psychology Support for abused children Family therapy
Takanori Hiwatashi Clinical Psychology Emergency support for school crises and school communities

* "◯" indicates a master's course research supervisor

Late Period

Research Field Overview

In addition to mastering the knowledge and skills related to clinical psychology, students will be able to proactively utilize their specialized knowledge and skills, and their ability to carry out research and development, based on the high ethical standards necessary for conducting advanced research and practical activities, and will cultivate the ability to become independent as leading practitioners and researchers.The content of the education not only includes research guidance for writing doctoral dissertations, but also allows students to balance Counseling and Psychological Services Center practice and research based on empirical and original arguments through clinical psychology practice in various fields both on campus and off campus, case studies related to these practices, and evidence-based analysis and verification.

Clinical Psychology Research Department Faculty Introduction

full name Research Field Research Themes
Shinya Kubota ◯ Clinical Psychology Depression in the workplace and how to deal with it
Tomoko Morikawa ◯ Clinical Psychology, Focusing counseling
Harumi Fujiyoshi ◯ Clinical Psychology Clinical Movement Therapy Childcare Support
Makiko Mikuni Counselling, person-centered approach Person-Centered Approach and Encounter Groups

* "◯" indicates doctoral course research supervisor