Psychotherapy & Counselling Training
Training for Professional Accreditation
As the importance of 'good' mental health becomes increasingly recognised and valued, it is fuelling an ever-growing demand for professional and accredited counsellors and psychotherapists. With our expertise in how people learn and develop, as well as being internationally recognised psychotherapists, counsellors, supervisors, trainers and examiners, we can support you in attaining the highest professional standards.
Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Our TA-based training is specifically designed to help you become a counselling professional. Our part-time, weekend-based course over 3 years gives you all the counselling skills and knowledge you need – at the highest possible level.
Our Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling is accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society.
Advanced Diploma in Adult Psychotherapy
There’s never been a better time to build a professional career as a psychotherapist. Our part-time 4-year weekend-based course can help you get there, with the highest quality training and fully supported clinical expertise.
Our Advanced Diploma in Adult Psychotherapy and the CTA both lead to registration with UKCP through UKATA.
Already a qualified counsellor?
Our programme offers potential eligibility for accredited prior learning (APL), through our bridging route, to qualified counsellors from other modalities who wish to add TA to their toolbox or to go on to qualify as a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Transactional Analyst.
An overview of your training pathways
A framework of stages supports you in your professional training. Each stage builds one on another. Depending on your previous experience, you may be able to join at Stage 1, Stage 2 or Stage 3. Click on one of the stages in the chart below for more information.
| TA 101: Introduction to TA 2 days | Internationally recognised TA 101 Certificate |
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Runs monthly, in person and online. | Your introduction to Transactional Analysis, and the entry requirement for the training. A low-cost way to find out whether TA is for you before you commit. |
| YEAR 1 · Stage One: Foundation Certificate in TA Theory | Foundation Certificate in TA Theory |
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11 weekends or 22 weekdays, September to July. | Learn the core theory of Transactional Analysis, and apply it to yourself and to the work you already do. Taught experientially, in a small group. You will study: ego states and transactions; strokes and the stroke economy; life script, injunctions and drivers; attachment and child development; games and the drama triangle; discounting and passivity; personality adaptations; group dynamics. |
| YEAR 2 · Stage Two (a): Clinical Training | First year of clinical practice |
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11 weekends, September to July. | The year your clinical practice begins. You take up a placement, start seeing clients and enter supervision, with theory, clinical skills and personal development held in balance. You will study: the schools of TA and how they are applied in clinical settings; contracting; the therapeutic relationship; assessment and treatment planning; working ethically; using supervision. |
| YEAR 3 · Stage Two (b): Clinical Training | Second year of clinical practice |
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11 weekends, September to July. | Deeper clinical work, with a wider range of people and presenting issues, and your first sustained look at how research informs practice. You will study: clinical specialisms and the main presenting issues; comparative psychotherapy and counselling modalities; working with risk, including suicidal ideation and safeguarding; group work; crisis management and referral; research in practice; beginning in private practice. |
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Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling |
| YEAR 4 · Stage Three: Advanced Clinical Training | Advanced practice, and your professional identity |
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11 weekends, September to July. | Depth work and advanced clinical specialisation, consolidating everything you have learned in a psychotherapeutic context. The year is also given over to building a practice, whether privately or in a clinical setting. You will study: TA psychotherapy in the wider field; advanced clinical specialisation; theory and research; professional practice and ethics; your own professional identity; preparation for qualification. |
| ★ YOU QUALIFY | |
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Advanced Diploma in Adult Psychotherapy |
| INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATION | |
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| Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) The international qualification in Transactional Analysis, awarded by the European Association for Transactional Analysis after a written and an oral examination. You do not need it in order to practise, and it is recognised across Europe and beyond. Our training and our examination courses prepare you for both parts. |
| ALONGSIDE YOUR TRAINING | |
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| How to Write a Master’s Level Case Study (2 days) · Advanced Oral Examination Preparation (2 days) · Mental Health Familiarisation |
In our students’ words
I have learned an incredible amount in my first two years. It’s changed my career path and the way I approach life and all my relationships.
Connexus don’t just teach therapy, they prepare you holistically to be the best you can be in client work.
I started my training with Connexus wondering what therapist they wanted me to be. I finished my training realising I can be my authentic self, as this is what my clients will value.
Connexus has given me a new sense of purpose and knowledge that I don’t think I would have got at any other learning institute. It’s like a family, but you are all on the journey together.
Always such a welcoming and safe space to learn and explore in. Great teaching and brilliant coursemates. You feel very supported and like Connexus really want you to succeed.