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Improving mental health through psychoanalytic practice and education 

Supporting individuals and communities by promoting psychoanalytic thinking, advancing psychoanalytic and psychodynamic practice, and providing high-quality training and education.

  • Fundamentals of Psychoanalytic Thought and Practice

    The Fundamentals programme of courses can be taken as part of the preparation for clinical training, or as stand alone courses for those wishing to explore psychoanalytic thought and practice.

  • Events & education

    We offer a rich education programme including the Fundamentals of Psychoanalytic Thought and Practice Programme, short courses, and a programme of workshops and events.

  • Clinical training

    With nearly four decades of experience in psychotherapy training, SIP offers BPC-accredited clinical training in Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.

Donate to support SIP's Low cost clinic and subsidised access to therapy schemes

Twenty-first century Britain needs psychotherapy more than ever before. Accessible, responsive and effective services are required for everyone in need. SIP and its members understand the need to increase access to therapy. 

  • Orchard Street Therapy Rooms

    SIP is proud to own Orchard Street Therapy Rooms, conveniently located just off the bottom of Park Street in Central Bristol. We offer attractive consulting rooms for use by psychotherapists and counsellors, and space for training or meetings during the weekend.

  • Find Therapy

    SIP has a network of fully qualified, rigorously trained, and professionally registered psychoanalytic and psychodynamic therapists across much of the South West.

  • Membership

    We are a professional membership body for BPC-registered psychotherapists and welcome new members to join as full members or associates.

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