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Training as a Psychoanalytic or Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy requires of its practitioners a thorough understanding of their own problems in order to understand sensitively those of another person. Careful evaluation for training is necessary, with the core of the training being personal psychoanalytic therapy or analysis by appropriately experienced therapists. In addition, the training consists of careful supervision of clinical work by recognised supervisors as well as an understanding of theoretical concepts. It necessarily occurs over a long period of time. The training and practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy require rigorous adherence to a strict code of ethics.
All the member institutions of the BPC are psychoanalytic in nature. Several of them provide a training in either psychoanalysis, analytical psychology , psychoanalytic psychotherapy, or child psychotherapy. Each has its individual pre-requisites and requirements for training, but as a general guide most require applicants to have a degree or qualification in the field of medicine, psychology or social work (or equivalent) and some experience in the field of mental health. All the trainings are for a minimum of four years and require candidates to undertake personal analysis or therapy with an approved analyst or therapist for a minimum of three times a week for the duration of the training. Candidates are also required to have extensive supervised clinical experience with two approved supervisors and to attend seminars covering theory and technique.
For further information you should contact the training administrator or secretary of the organisations themselves.
The following societies offer trainings in work with adults:
British Association of Psychotherapists:
- Jungian Analytic Psychotherapy with adults
- Training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with Adults
- Training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with Adults
- Modified Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Institute of Psychoanalysis:
- Training in Psychoanalysis
Lincoln Clinic and Centre for Psychotherapy:
- Qualifying Course
- Modified Entry Scheme
- Post-Qualification Course
London Centre for Psychotherapy:
- Foundation Course
- Qualifying Course in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
- Modified Entry Programme
- Advanced Clinical Course
- Infant Observation Course
- Professional Doctorate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
North of England Association for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists:
- Individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy with adults
Northern Ireland Association for the Study of Psychoanalysis:
- Training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy
Severnside Institute for Psychotherapy:
- Clinical Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Society of Analytical Psychology:
- Adult Analysis
- Supervision
- Infant Observation
Scottish Institute of Human Relations:
- Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy
Tavistock Clinic
- Interdisciplinary Training in Adult Psychotherapy for Professional Workers in Health and Social Services (M1)
- Qualifying course in psychodynamic psychotherapy (Combined D58-D59)
wpf / Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Section:
- Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Training in work with children is offered by:
British Association of Psychotherapists:
- Doctorate of Psychotherapy in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
Institute of Psychoanalysis:
- Training in the Analysis of Adolescents and Children
Tavistock Clinic:
- Clinical Training in Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (M80)
The Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) is the professional organisation for Child Psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. Information on training in work with children is available from the ACP at:
The Association of Child Psychotherapists
120 West Heath Road, London NW3 7TU
Tel: 0208 458 1609, Fax: 0208 458 1482
www.childpsychotherapy.org.uk/
Training in work with couples is offered by:
The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships:
- Clinical Training & Professional Doctorate in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Non-BPC top-up trainings
AJA Jungian Analytic Training for Qualified Psychotherapists