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Our psychotherapy courses

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An Introduction to Therapy with Couples

This course explores the central theoretical concepts of psychodynamic couple therapy. It is designed for people who want to understand more about the world of couple relationships, as well as those considering a career change.

Introductory Level

10 weeks part-time

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Foundation Certificate in Couple Counselling and Psychotherapy

Tavistock Relationships' Foundation Certificate in Couple Counselling and Psychotherapy course is the next step towards a career in psychotherapy and couple counselling. Students develop counselling skills and gain a deeper understanding of psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theories and concepts with a particular focus on the couple relationship.

Certificate Level

6 months part-time

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Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

A unique training that qualifies practitioners to work with both couples and individuals using a psychodynamic framework. This course is accredited by the BACP and offers an academic award (PG Dip or MA) via our partnership with Birkbeck College, University of London.

Postgraduate Diploma/Master's Level

PG Dip 3 years part-time / PG Dip + MA 4 years part-time

Advanced trainings

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Advanced Standing Qualification in Couple Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

A two-year (minimum) advanced standing course suitable for qualified therapists who are experienced in individual psychodynamic psychotherapy/counselling with adults or children and adolescents. Accreditation with British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) pending.

Advanced Standing (Psychodynamic)

2 years minimum part-time

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Advanced Standing Qualification in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

A two-year (minimum) advanced standing course which delivers an extensive practical knowledge of psychoanalytic theory and techniques. Suitable for qualified individual or child psychoanalytic psychotherapists.  This course is accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council.

Advanced Standing (Psychoanalytic)

2 years minimum part-time

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Certificate in Psychosexual Studies

This CPD course takes place over two terms and consists of 8 full day Saturday workshops. It focuses on thinking about relationships and sex and applying this understanding to participants’ work.

Certificate Level

2 terms (8 Saturdays in total)

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MSc in Psychosexual Therapy

This unique two-year course offers comprehensive clinical training and practical experience in the field of psychosexual therapy. The course is accredited by the College of Sex and Relationship Therapist (COSRT), and upon completion, graduates are qualified to apply for full registration with COSRT and practice as professional psychosexual therapists.

Master's Level

2 years part-time

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