Overview
Tavistock Relationships specialises in couple relationships and is the leading couple therapy centre in London but many individuals also choose to come to Tavistock Relationships for therapy because at the core of many of the issues or dilemmas seen in the consulting room is often a relationship difficulty of some sort.
Another unique feature of TR’s psychodynamic psychotherapy training is that clinicians receive specific psychosexual training which enables them to work sensitively, knowledgeably and skillfully with this area of the couple’s intimate relationship. Individuals encountering psychosexual and intimacy difficulties may be seen in TR’s clinical service and clinicians are trained in how to help those who may not yet have been able to have a sexual relationship or who have developed particular difficulties in sustaining one.
Content
- Four core academic modules in skills, psychoanalytic thought, couple theory 1 & 2
- Three core professional modules in clinical technique, essentials and research
- Self-reflective practice groups
- Weekly group supervision and 300 hours of clinical case work undertaken at Tavistock Relationships
- Weekly clinical seminars when undertaking clinical work
- Written work
- Support from a personal tutor throughout the course
A requirement of the course is that all students have personal psychoanalytic psychotherapy of at least once a week for the duration of the course.
Year 1 timetable
- 3.30pm–4.45pm - Self Reflective Group 1
- 5pm–6.30pm - Skills Seminar
- 6.45pm–8pm - Theory Seminar
- 8.15pm–9.30pm - Self Reflective Group 2
Is it for you?
If you are thinking of undertaking study to work with couple and individuals, how do you know if it's right for you?
We have a few guiding principles to ask yourself. Successful applicants for our qualifications can often answer 'yes' to more than one of these questions:
- Are you educated to degree level or equivalent?
- Have you had personal therapy?
- Have you worked in a field involving providing professional support to an individual or group of individuals, eg Social Work, Teaching, Nursing etc
- Have you ever undertaken volunteer counselling, eg Samaritans or something similar?
- Are you: reflective, insightful, empathetic, curious and non-judgemental?
Although these are just a guide, if you have any number of the above experiences or traits, this will help you at the start and throughout your journey to professional qualification.
Assessment
- DVD recorded session & process recording, case studies, training log and journal
- Couple theory paper, seminar review paper, oral presentation,
- Ongoing assessment by supervisors, seminar leaders, self-reflective group conductors, and tutors
Exemptions may apply for APEL’d components.
Advanced Standing
If you are an experienced individual psychotherapist or a couple therapist, you may be eligible for entry with advanced standing. This could enable you to complete the taught part of the programme in a minimum of two years.
Advanced Standing Course content and structure
- Self-reflective practice groups
- Weekly group supervision and 300 hours of clinical case work
- Weekly clinical seminars when undertaking clinical work
- Personal psychoanalytic psychotherapy of at least once a week for the duration of the course
- Support from a personal tutor throughout the course
Assessment includes
- Couple theory paper, case study, oral presentation
- A qualifying dissertation and couple assessment report
- Ongoing assessment by supervisors, seminar leaders, self-reflective group conductors, and tutors
