The Severnside Institute for Psychotherapy (SIP)
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy training in Bristol.
Psychotherapy services in Bristol and the South of England.
Welcome. The Severnside Institute for Psychotherapy (SIP) is a professional association of psychoanalytical psychotherapists, and a training institute in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. It is based in Bristol. We offer:
Training
New courses:
Modified Psychoanalytic training: A course for experienced psychoanalytic psychotherapists, leading to registration with the BPC. Starting in January 2012.
Clinical training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A 2 year course aimed at treatment on once- or twice-weekly basis, with or without a time-limited contract. Starting in January 2013.
- Psychotherapy
- A range of Courses
- Clinical Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
- NEW! Modified Training for experienced psychoanalytic psychotherapists
- NEW! Training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Psychoanalytic Seminars and Pre-Clinical Courses: Infant Observation, Work Discussion, and Classical Theory. These courses may taken individually, or as the first stage of training to become a psychoanalytic psychotherapist.
- Introductory Course in Psychoanalytic Theories and Concepts
- Educational events and resources for SIP members and trainees
- Annual lecture and other events open to the public.
SIP is a member institute of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).
All our members have professional qualifications, having trained to a high standard within SIP or another recognised training organisation. Members offering psychotherapy are all registered with BPC, and work to our Code of Ethics.
SIP has members in Bristol, Bath, and other areas of the South West, South, and West of England.
Severnside Institute for Psychotherapy, 11 Orchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5EH.

