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Clinical Qualification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Clinical Qualification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Different course options

Study mode

Part time

Duration

4 years

Start date

OCT

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Professional Qualification

Subject areas

Psychotherapy Psychoanalysis

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This course leads to a qualification as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist. Graduates are qualified to work at a frequency of once weekly per client. Graduates will also be able to offer psychotherapy both in person and online.

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused radical changes throughout our society. At a time of increasing demand for well-qualified therapists, WPF Therapy is pleased to be able to offer an outstanding training in psychodynamic psychotherapy which reflects WPF’s mission to increase the accessibility of high-quality therapy. For trainees starting in October 2023, a module in online psychotherapy will be included in the training.

Training at WPF Therapy leads uniquely to the opportunity to register with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). The course is also accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Programme Aims

  • To enable trainees to develop a critical understanding of psychodynamic theory within contemporary society.
  • To equip trainees with the skills and techniques of the psychodynamic model to work clinically with a range of clients face to face both in person and online.
  • To inform trainees of the limits and context of the psychodynamic approach so that they can critically assess the psychodynamic model that is taught as the core theoretical model of the programme.
  • To enable trainees to develop a professional identity as a psychodynamic psychotherapist and to work independently as reflective practitioners.
  • To enable trainees to engage in the theoretical debates within the subject area and to contribute to its knowledge base.
  • To equip trainees with research awareness and the capacity to evaluate and critique research in the field.
  • To offer a flexible training which allows for recognition of previous learning experience and the individual learning needs of trainees.

Assessment

Assessment is continuous and intended to provide constructive feedback. Satisfactory completion of, and attendance at, all compulsory modules is required. At the end of each year a staff committee considers the progress of each trainee and makes a recommendation based on a trainee’s self-assessment, supervisor’s report, seminar reports, written assignment results and attendance.

Clinical Placement

One of the unique aspects of training at WPF Therapy is that trainees work with clients in the WPF Therapy clinic. This provides them with an opportunity to be an active member of the clinic and to learn how to work with issues such as safeguarding and risk assessment. Trainees are expected to use the WPF Therapy online client record management system.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

To be confirmed

Entry requirements

At the time of making an application, applicants must: Have had at least six months of therapy, ideally psychodynamic or psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Demonstrate self-awareness and maturity. The course is emotionally and academically challenging. Trainees will be expected to examine themselves and their behaviour on the course and be able to explore personal issues from a psychodynamic perspective. Already have at least 40 hours experience of using counselling skills with individuals in a face-to-face context. This could be experience gained in a professional or formal counselling capacity or in a voluntary capacity in a helping context such as a regular befriending role. Have successfully completed or be about to complete a basic course in counselling skills of not less than one year’s duration and which is equivalent to the WPF Therapy Foundation Certificate in Counselling Skills. Be personally suitable to train as therapists and to work with clients at WPF Therapy including demonstrating effective use of counselling skills. Provide evidence of the academic potential to complete the theoretical elements of the course, including written assignments. Normally, applicants should have a degree or equivalent. Applicants who do not have a degree may be asked to submit a piece of written work for assessment. Evidence of competency in English if English is not your first language. Be able to show appropriate evidence of prior learning and experience for entry into year two or three of the training. Technological competency in working online and access to appropriate equipment and privacy.