Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychotherapy Training & Services Provider in London
AGIP was established in 1974 as a pioneering organisation dedicated to psychoanalytic psychotherapy training and accessible mental health services. Our clinical training programmes, accredited by the UKCP, equip professionals to work in private practice and public sectors, while our Fairbridge Clinic provides low-cost therapy for individuals on low incomes. With a pluralistic approach, we foster a supportive community for members and trainees, prioritising inclusivity and ethical practice. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in bursary schemes for underrepresented groups and ongoing curriculum updates addressing equalities. Over five decades, we have maintained rigorous professional standards while expanding access to psychotherapy across London, the UK, and Europe.Our governance structure, led by an elected Council, ensures strategic oversight of training, clinical matters, and professional development. The organisations code of ethics aligns with UKCP guidelines, integrating supervision and training-specific considerations. Through weekend-based courses, we accommodate working professionals, and our alumni often continue contributing as tutors and committee members. Physical facilities at 1 Fairbridge Road include ten consulting rooms and seminar spaces, strategically located near major transport links. AGIP remains at the forefront of integrating contemporary psychoanalytic theory with practical application, maintaining a warm, welcoming environment for all stakeholders.
Services
Psychotherapy Training
Low-Cost Therapy
Room Hire
Bursary Scheme
Professional Membership
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have trained psychotherapists for 50 years with UKCP-accredited programmes
- Our Fairbridge Clinic provides accessible psychotherapy for low-income individuals
- Bursary schemes support trainees from minoritised ethnic communities
- Weekend-based training accommodates working professionals
- Ethically governed with UKCP-aligned code of professional conduct
Associations and certifications
- UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy)
Services
Psychotherapy Training
Our UKCP-accredited clinical training programmes prepare psychotherapists for private practice and public sector roles. Weekend-based seminars accommodate working professionals, with curriculum covering theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and ethical practice. Trainees benefit from extensive support during this rigorous, emotionally challenging process.
Low-Cost Therapy
The Fairbridge Clinic offers reduced-fee psychoanalytic psychotherapy for individuals receiving state financial support. Eligibility requires assessment and therapist availability, with limited spaces available each term. This service extends our mission of increasing mental health access for disadvantaged groups.
Room Hire
Spacious North London facility with ten consulting rooms across three floors, plus seminar and group spaces. Located near Archway Underground and Upper Holloway rail stations, the venue serves therapists and organisations. Managed by The Lady Baloghs Psychotherapy Trust, bookings operate through N19 Therapy Rooms.
Bursary Scheme
Targeted funding assists trainees from minoritised ethnic communities and those with financial need. The scheme addresses structural inequalities in psychotherapy training access, reflecting our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applications require submission of specific forms detailing eligibility criteria.
Professional Membership
Membership provides access to a pluralistic psychoanalytic community, professional development opportunities, and networking. Members contribute to governance through elected Council positions and sub-committees. The directory connects clients with qualified therapists across London, the UK, and Europe.
Questions
How do I access low-cost psychotherapy services?
Contact our Clinical Administrator via [email protected] to enquire about Fairbridge Clinic eligibility, which depends on financial circumstances and therapist availability.
Are training fees subsidised for disadvantaged applicants?
Yes, our bursary scheme provides financial support for candidates from minoritised ethnic communities and those with economic hardship, including single parents and carers.
What makes your psychotherapy training unique?
Our weekend-based UKCP-accredited programmes combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills, featuring infant observation components and extensive trainee support systems.
Can non-members rent consulting rooms?
Yes, our North London facility offers consulting and meeting spaces to professionals and organisations, bookable through N19 Therapy Rooms operated by The Lady Baloghs Psychotherapy Trust.
How does AGIP support professional development?
We provide continuing professional development events, networking opportunities, and governance roles for members, with alumni often returning as tutors and committee members.
