Clinical Training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Starting in September 2013:
The SIP invites suitably qualified applicants to join the first intake of our two-year Clinical Training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
Leading to
- Membership of the SIP
- Inclusion on the BPC Register of Psychodynamic Psychotherapists
Applicants to the training must have successfully completed the SIP’s Pre-Clinical Courses in Classical Theory and Work Discussion prior to the start of the course.
Rationale
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy has traditionally been orientated towards intensive clinical work, which involves three or more sessions each week and open-ended duration of therapy. In many contemporary settings for psychotherapy, particularly in the public and voluntary sectors, it is often not feasible or appropriate to work in this way. Drawing on psychoanalytic thinking, psychodynamic psychotherapy has emerged in which therapy is conducted on a once- or twice-weekly basis, and sometimes using a time-limited contract.
Components of the Clinical Training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
The course uses the same three components as a traditional training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, with an orientation to less intensive therapy:
- Personal therapy
Therapy is at a minimum of two sessions per week. - Supervised clinical work
Clinical work will usually be with patients in once-weekly therapy. Therapy may be conducted in agency contexts or private practice.
Candidates must conduct 250 hours of supervised therapy. - A two-year programme of theoretical and clinical seminars
Seminars will address the psychoanalytic tradition, alternative psychotherapeutic modalities, and issues arising from the context of less intensive and time-limited work.
Seminars take place in central Bristol on one evening per week (3½ hours), in three terms each year
Candidates with no experience of psychiatric contexts will be required to take a psychiatric placement in the course of the training.
Support
You will have a personal tutor throughout the course for support and guidance.
Duration of training
It is envisaged that candidates will be able to complete the training within 2 to 2½ years from the start of the course.
Assessment
There is continuous assessment of all aspects of the training. Written work is an integral part of the course, including:
- short papers relating to the theoretical seminars
- regular reports on the clinical work undertaken
- a final clinical paper of 5000-7500 words
Entry requirements
- Completion of the SIP Pre-Clinical Courses in Classical Theory and Work Discussion prior to the start of the course. Both of these pre-clinical courses can be taken simultaneously, and completed in 2012-3, prior to the start of this training.
- Twice-weekly therapy with an SIP Training Therapist beginning at least one-year prior to the start of the course, and continuing throughout the training.
- Qualification and professional experience in psychotherapy, counselling, or the broader mental health field. However, suitable applications from candidates who do not meet this requirement will be considered.
Fees
To be decided. Please ask the Administrator if you want guidance.
Applications and further information
Application forms can be requested from SIP's Administrator or by our on-line enquiry form.
Contact the Administrator for further information by telephone: 0117 927 3898 or by email to administrator@sipsychotherapy.org.
Important Notes
- Please note that we do not run all our courses every year.
- SIP reserves the right not to run a course.
- SIP follows an equal opportunities policy in its selection procedure.
- SIP reserves the right not to accept an applicant considered unsuitable for the course.
- SIP reserves the right to alter its existing constitution, criteria for membership, training procedures, timetables and assessments.
- If you have particular access needs please let us know as soon as possible so that we can discuss how best to meet these.