This year long online course will give you an accessible introduction to the fundamentals of psychoanalytic thinking and experiential learning, and help you start to apply psychoanalytic theory to your work.

The course includes interactive learning, video material, peer discussion and reflection. You can access the course materials at your own pace.

There will be a fortnightly live group webinar with a clinical expert, as well as termly one on one tutorial sessions, which will give you an invaluable opportunity to ask questions, reflect on your learning and discuss your experiences with your peers and a clinical practitioner.

Keen to know more?

We will be hosting an online Open Event with course lead Dr Peter Slater via Zoom on Tuesday 13 October from 1–2pm UK time.

Find out more and register to attend. 

• How the mind works – some psychoanalytic thinking and theories on what makes us who we are
• How psychoanalytic theory views human development, and how development can become a state of mind
• Key psychoanalytic discoveries such as those of Freud, Klein and Bion and how they can be used to think about the world of relationships, interactions and the world at large
• How psychoanalytic thinking understands group and organisational dynamics as it can be said that we are all part of one group or another.

This course is for you if you are a healthcare professional wishing to explore your interest in psychoanalytic psychotherapy or you may be thinking about taking your first step towards a formal qualification in this field.

In order to take this course, we ask that you have a demonstrable interest in psychodynamic counselling, psychoanalytic psychotherapy or psychoanalysis and a wish to make a deeper study of the human mind, either for professional reasons or for the purposes of your own personal development.

You will be expected to arrange a relevant workplace observation as part of the course.  If your current role is in a related area such as a mental health or allied health, teaching, social work, or another supportive role then this can be used for your observation. If you are unsure if your current workplace role is suitable then please contact us.

Assessment is based upon the following:

• A minimum attendance rate of 75% throughout the year
• Submission of eight write ups (each of 1500 words) taken from observations from your work placement
• An optional submission of a Placement Reflection Paper, which if undertaken leads to a full course certificate
• Successful completion of the above assessment components, without undertaking the optional Placement Reflection Paper, will enable you to receive a Course Participation Certificate.

Additional Attendance Requirements:

Live webinars will take place fortnightly, with groups meeting on:

• Mondays from 7pm to 8pm UK time,

or

• Fridays from 12pm to 1pm UK time.

The number of participants in each group webinar will be limited to ensure the best learning experience for all, and places will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis.