Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy (ref. D12)
This course has been set up for people who are interested in the mind and mental health. It provides a psychodynamic approach to understanding human emotions and behaviours and an introduction to the field of talking therapies.
It is suitable as an introductory course for those seeking a qualification in counselling or psychotherapy in the longer term. It is also a course for practitioners in mental health care seeking CPD, who wish to deepen their understanding of clinical work.
The course is delivered through a combination of theory lectures, clinical discussion and reading seminars together with personal tutorials. It links with a variety of further trainings at the Tavistock and Portman Clinic.
Who is this course for?
This is a one-year introductory programme in psychodynamics and psychotherapy for staff in the public and voluntary mental health services.
The course is aimed at those practitioners who are looking for an opportunity to deepen their understanding of their clinical work, but who have only recently finished their professional training, or who have clinical experience and responsibility but no formal professional qualifications.
It is also suitable for those interested in experience of psychoanalytic thinking and as an introductory course for those seeking a qualification in counselling or psychotherapy in the longer term.
Content/Teaching components
There are four elements to the training
1. Clinical Discussions (9.30 - 10.40am)
2. Theoretical Lectures (11.20 - 12.30pm)
3. Reading Seminar (11.20 - 12.30pm)
4. Individual Tutorials
Closing date
26 June (late applications may be considered).
Professional accreditation
Approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, under CPD Module C Recommended as a CPD course by the British Psychological Society.
Time commitment
The course consists of a half day session each week on Tuesday mornings, 9.30-12.30, over three 10 week terms.
