Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychotherapy Training & Mental Health Services in London
Established in 1974, we are a professional and training organisation dedicated to advancing psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Our pluralistic approach encompasses Freudian, Jungian, Object Relations, and Lacanian traditions, alongside phenomenological philosophy and social context analysis. We provide rigorous four-year clinical training programs, supervision courses, and introductory seminars for practitioners at all levels. Our members adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and deliver both standard and reduced-fee therapy services across the UK, including a low-cost clinic in Waterloo, London.As a member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), we uphold the highest professional standards while fostering independent thought and creative development in psychotherapy. Our public events and publications further critical debates about psychotherapy's role in contemporary society, and we actively encourage trainees to critically engage with historical, cultural, and political contexts in their clinical practice.
Services
Clinical Training
Psychoanalytic Supervision
Low-Cost Therapy
Public Seminars
Therapist Referral
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of experience in psychoanalytic training and therapy provision
- Our pluralistic approach covers major psychoanalytic traditions and contemporary contexts
- We maintain a strict Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for all members
- Our training programs are accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy
- We provide accessible mental health services through our Waterloo low-cost clinic
Associations and certifications
- United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
Services
Clinical Training
Our four-year Clinical Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy provides comprehensive education across multiple psychoanalytic traditions. Trainees engage with Freudian, Jungian, Object Relations, and Lacanian approaches while developing critical awareness of historical and cultural contexts. The program includes weekly seminars and practical clinical experience.
Psychoanalytic Supervision
This eight-Saturday supervision course offers professional development for practicing psychotherapists. Delivered in-person at our London premises, it combines theoretical instruction with practical application, focusing on enhancing clinical practice through structured mentorship and peer discussion.
Low-Cost Therapy
Our Waterloo clinic provides accessible psychotherapy services for local residents. This community-focused initiative offers reduced-fee sessions conducted by qualified therapists, ensuring mental health support remains available to those with financial constraints in Southwark, Lambeth, and Lewisham.
Public Seminars
We host regular seminars and conferences exploring contemporary psychotherapy issues. These events feature expert speakers and cover topics like historical trauma, cultural contexts in therapy, and evolving psychoanalytic theories, available both in-person and online.
Therapist Referral
Our nationwide referral network connects clients with qualified psychotherapists. Through our online directory and coordinator-assisted matching system, we help individuals find suitable therapists based on location, specialism, and treatment approach across the UK.
Questions
What psychoanalytic approaches do you teach?
We offer pluralistic training covering Freudian, Jungian, Object Relations, and Lacanian traditions, alongside phenomenological philosophy and social context analysis.
Do you offer short introductory courses?
Yes, we provide three annual short courses: Introduction to Psychoanalytic Concepts, Why Freud?, and Psychoanalytic Supervision, suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
How can I access therapy through your clinic?
Our low-cost clinic in Waterloo serves residents of Southwark, Lambeth, and Lewisham. Contact our office for eligibility details and appointment arrangements.
Are your training programs accredited?
Yes, our Clinical Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
How do I find a qualified therapist?
Use our online therapist directory, contact our referral network coordinators, or visit our Waterloo clinic to connect with qualified psychotherapists across the UK.
What ethical standards do your members follow?
All members and trainees adhere to our strict Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, ensuring the highest standards of professional practice and client care.
