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    Certificate in Psychosexual Studies

About this course

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. 

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Key information

Start date: 7 October 2023 - The 2023 course is now full

Open Event: Spring 2024. To add your name to the contact list, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Course length: 2 terms

Fee: £1,980+ £50 application fee (non refundable)
(Oct 2023 pricing subject to review for Oct 2024)

Course code: PC3

How to apply: Apply for October 2024 course via the 'How to apply' section below.

Application deadline: Oct 2023 course full. Application deadline for Oct 2024 course TBC.

Location: Online using Zoom teleconferencing app/web platform

Teaching and supervision is provided by senior staff. All our trainings and supervisions are delivered by highly experienced staff at Tavistock Relationships.

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  • Overview

    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.

    The course consists of lectures, films, role play, discussion and will cover topics such as couple dynamics, sexual desire and arousal, talking about sex, sexual dysfunctions and sexual compulsivity.

    The course aims to increase understanding, knowledge and confidence in working with the sexual relationship.

  • Content

    • Workshops and seminars on topics which include the couple relationship, psychosexual development, intimacy, desire and arousal, the causes of sexual dysfunction, the impact of infertility, plus working with sexual trauma, pornography and sexual compulsivity

    • Tutorials: 3 individual tutorials with an experienced psychosexual practitioner

    • 3,000 word essay (Those not wishing to complete the essay may be able to gain a certificate of attendance)

  • Who The Course Is For

    This CPD course is suitable for counsellors, psychotherapists and other healthcare professionals, who want to develop their expertise in discussing sexual issues.

  • Course dates and times

    Dates for October 2023 course (fully booked)

    Saturdays 10am-4pm on the following dates:

    • 7th October 2023
    • 4th November 2023
    • 2nd December 2023
    • 6th January 2024
    • 3rd February 2024
    • 2nd March 2024
    • 13th April 2024
    • 11th May 2024

    Dates for October 2024 course to follow.

  • What our Students Say

    "The course has enhanced my life and I believe will enhance my future practice."

    "I cannot praise this course enough. It is so thorough and well-informed and the tutors are clearly passionate about their work. If only more courses were offered on Zoom, I would be signing up to one every year; childcare and travel make it difficult to go to London for courses."

    "I’ve been very impressed and inspired by the teaching sessions, which are a really good balance between theory and ‘real life’ examples/case studies, which help to bring the theory to life."

    "Very good experience contributing to my practice and the way I work with psychosexual issues"

    “The content was well planned and delivered….overall an excellent course”

  • Course Leader

     Albertina Fisher

     

    Albertina Fisher (Psychodynamic and Psychosexual Couples Therapist, COSRT, MBACP) is a couple and individual psychodynamic and psychosexual therapist, trainer and supervisor. She leads Tavistock Relationship’s Psychosexual Studies Certificate, and also teaches on the Psychosexual Diploma. Following a career in business, she retrained at Tavistock Relationships, completing their diploma in Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy before training as a Psychosexual Therapist. She has a special interest in sexual desire in individuals and couples across the lifespan, among other sexual and relationship issues.

How to apply

There is an application fee of £50 (non refundable) for applicants.

2023 course now full. Please apply for October 2024 course.

Applications for Oct 2024 to open soon. When filling in the online form, please make sure to click the 'Save my progress and resume later' box at the top of the page to avoid losing application content. 

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Albertina Fisher

Albertina Fisher (Psychodynamic and Psychosexual Couples Therapist, COSRT, MBACP) is a couple and individual psychodynamic and psychosexual therapist, trainer and supervisor. She leads Tavistock Relationship’s Psychosexual Studies Certificate, and also teaches on the Psychosexual Diploma. Following a career in business, she retrained at Tavistock Relationships, completing their diploma in Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy before training as a Psychosexual Therapist. She has a special interest in sexual desire in individuals and couples across the lifespan, among other sexual and relationship issues.

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Very good experience contributing to my practice and the way I work with Pysychosexual issues. 

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