Which of our introductory training courses is right for you?
Published in Blog by TR on 20 August 2025
Foundation Certificate in Couple Counselling and Psychotherapy
If you are considering a career in psychotherapy and couple counselling, our Foundation Certificate in Couple Counselling a Psychotherapy is the perfect way to start. Couple psychotherapy theories are introduced with special emphasis on the psychodynamic approach. You’ll learn about couple work, the special character of the marital/couple fit and the theory underpinning this approach. We encourage our students to develop their clinical skills by both observing and participating in role plays.
The emotional demands involved in training to become a therapist are significant and we will explore your personal readiness as part of the application and interview process.
Completing this course will give you a clear understanding of what it means to work therapeutically with couples and the knowledge you’ll need to decide if this is the right career path for you.
The course takes place in person over two terms at our premises at 10 New Street, London EC2M 4TP on Monday evenings, with two additional Saturday workshops.
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The application process involves an online application form followed up by an interview.
Introduction to Therapy with Couples
If you are interested in how couple relationships work and would you like to explore the central theoretical concepts of psychodynamic couple therapy, our 11-week online course could be for you.
This course is popular with a diverse mix of participants, from complete beginners through to experienced therapists. Everyone gets something valuable from the course, whether it is understanding more about their own couple relationship or gaining an insight into the dynamics of couple therapy.
Participants will explore what it is like to work with couples in therapy and are given the opportunity to read theory by key figures in the field, and to think about its application in the work with couples. Film clips and case material are included to deliver deeper insight into this fascinating field of psychotherapy.
The course takes place over 11-12 weeks, online on Monday evenings. There is no application process, you can simply sign up. No previous experience of therapy or training is necessary. However, the course delivers CPD credits and can be a launchpad for our clinical trainings.
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