We are a unique training that puts experience, engagement and the environment first.
We create a warm, safe and inviting atmosphere - so you can learn because you are relaxed.
We teach through all the senses and through the body - so that you can become totally engaged.
We invite curiosity, self- reflection and a lot of skills practice - so you will grow in confidence working with your clients.
We explore relationship through group dynamics. This means we ask you to reflect on your relationships with colleagues and trainers as part of learning - this creates a wonderful bond between trainees.
We teach inside within walls and in nature - you will become creative and environmentally alive practitioner.
We teach Transactional Analysis
TA is a very effective and dynamic theoretical approach to clinical work - you will develop exceptional depth and strength in your clinical practice.
We have a rigorous academic training - you will understand the theory behind practice and be able to analyse and critique your own work.
We value your unique gifts
We support you to find your unique voice in relationship to your clients - this will give you confidence and make you a resilient and creative practitioner.
We are an intimate, bespoke training centre with a big window on the world.
We genuinely want to know you and have the time to do this.
We take your growth seriously and have the space to build on your strengths and challenge your to grow into your edges.
We want you to feel stretched, so we also invite external trainers from the UK and internationally.
We belong professionally to national and international accrediting bodies
UKATA (UK Association for Transactional Analysis)
HIPC (Humanistic and Integrative College of psychotherapy)
UKCP (United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy). Please see below for an inspiring flagship statement about the philosophy of the Humanistic and Integrative College for Psychotherapy.
EATA (European Association for Transactional Analysis) organises the exams and maintain the standard of training from the world-wide perspective. Please see below the ethical code for EATA.
We create a warm, safe and inviting atmosphere - so you can learn because you are relaxed.
We teach through all the senses and through the body - so that you can become totally engaged.
We invite curiosity, self- reflection and a lot of skills practice - so you will grow in confidence working with your clients.
We explore relationship through group dynamics. This means we ask you to reflect on your relationships with colleagues and trainers as part of learning - this creates a wonderful bond between trainees.
We teach inside within walls and in nature - you will become creative and environmentally alive practitioner.
We teach Transactional Analysis
TA is a very effective and dynamic theoretical approach to clinical work - you will develop exceptional depth and strength in your clinical practice.
We have a rigorous academic training - you will understand the theory behind practice and be able to analyse and critique your own work.
We value your unique gifts
We support you to find your unique voice in relationship to your clients - this will give you confidence and make you a resilient and creative practitioner.
We are an intimate, bespoke training centre with a big window on the world.
We genuinely want to know you and have the time to do this.
We take your growth seriously and have the space to build on your strengths and challenge your to grow into your edges.
We want you to feel stretched, so we also invite external trainers from the UK and internationally.
We belong professionally to national and international accrediting bodies
UKATA (UK Association for Transactional Analysis)
HIPC (Humanistic and Integrative College of psychotherapy)
UKCP (United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy). Please see below for an inspiring flagship statement about the philosophy of the Humanistic and Integrative College for Psychotherapy.
EATA (European Association for Transactional Analysis) organises the exams and maintain the standard of training from the world-wide perspective. Please see below the ethical code for EATA.
Training Structure
10 weekends/120 hours of core training a year for four years.
480 total core training hours.
Additional hours of tutorials, supervision, CPD and therapy.
Course Description
This training is intended for students who plan to pursue a professional career as counsellors or psychotherapists practicing TA.
This course enables trainees to work safely and ethically in private practice or the statutory/voluntary sectors.
Successful completion of training leads to the option of inclusion in the National Register of Psychotherapists published by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
In their third year, students may achieve their UKATA Diploma on submission of satisfactory Diploma assessments. They may then choose to apply for BACP Accreditation as a counsellor subject to having completed the required practice hours, while continuing their training for the CTA examination which leads to accreditation with the UKCP as a psychotherapist.
In their fourth year students are consolidating their clinical practice and looking towards their CTA(P) exam.
After completion of training, an exam group supports trainees to prepare for their final exam.
Next Training Begins:
September 2022
Training costs per year - £1,800 - £2,000
Training costs can be spread out over the year.
Taking applications for September 2022
Upon successful application:
A non-refundable fee of £180 to be paid in advance to insure your place on this course.
10 weekends/120 hours of core training a year for four years.
480 total core training hours.
Additional hours of tutorials, supervision, CPD and therapy.
Course Description
This training is intended for students who plan to pursue a professional career as counsellors or psychotherapists practicing TA.
This course enables trainees to work safely and ethically in private practice or the statutory/voluntary sectors.
Successful completion of training leads to the option of inclusion in the National Register of Psychotherapists published by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
In their third year, students may achieve their UKATA Diploma on submission of satisfactory Diploma assessments. They may then choose to apply for BACP Accreditation as a counsellor subject to having completed the required practice hours, while continuing their training for the CTA examination which leads to accreditation with the UKCP as a psychotherapist.
In their fourth year students are consolidating their clinical practice and looking towards their CTA(P) exam.
After completion of training, an exam group supports trainees to prepare for their final exam.
Next Training Begins:
September 2022
Training costs per year - £1,800 - £2,000
Training costs can be spread out over the year.
Taking applications for September 2022
Upon successful application:
A non-refundable fee of £180 to be paid in advance to insure your place on this course.
Sample of Four Year Curriculum
Accreditation is with the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) UKATA (UK Association for TA) and EATA (European Association for TA)
You can find more about UKCP standards and requirements here. Please also find the EATA Core Competencies here. These are a brilliant overview of the work of a psychotherapist using TA.
You can find more about UKCP standards and requirements here. Please also find the EATA Core Competencies here. These are a brilliant overview of the work of a psychotherapist using TA.
| ukcp-adult-standards-of-education-and-training-2017.pdf |
| EATA Core Competencies for the four fields of practicing TA..pdf |
