Psychotherapy Training
Accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), the bpf provides training in psychotherapy for every level of learner. The bpf is based in London (Kilburn) and Newcastle upon Tyne; however, some of our courses can be studied online or in a hybrid format.
Skills for every journey
From the complete beginner, to the highly experienced psychotherapist, our courses support individuals at every stage of their learning journey.
Study with the psychotherapy experts
Our team of teaching staff is made up of professional psychotherapists from Jungian, psychoanalytic and child and adolescent psychotherapy disciplines. Respected specialists in their areas, many of the team have their own thriving private practices.
This course exceeded all my expectations, and sufficiently impressed and enthused me to consider a future career in psychotherapy. On a personal level it has changed me; something that has been accelerated by beginning my own personal analysis. I find myself thinking about non-verbal communications much more as a consequence of having attended the course.
Ian
Trainee, Psychotherapy Today
Starts September 2025:
bpf North: Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training & Foundation Course (Newcastle)
Train to become a psychoanalytic or psychodynamic psychotherapist in Newcastle. Register your interest to be the first to receive updates about this training. Location: Monthly Saturday study days in Newcastle upon Tyne, with some seminars Online.
Pre-qualification & Foundation Courses
8 courses
Courses to introduce you to counselling and psychotherapy theory and practice.
Qualifying Training
11 courses
Professional psychotherapy qualifications to prepare for a career in psychotherapy.
Post-qualification
9 courses
Specialist training to enhance professional skills.
Accredited degrees
4 courses
Academic qualifications to develop knowledge through research and training.
Professional Development
9 courses
Learn new skills.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training (MES)
The PPA offers a modified entry into the Clinical Training. Qualified child psychotherapists, couple therapists, and those already qualified in psychodynamic therapy are eligible to apply throughout the year.
Develop with us.
Our courses are challenging and rewarding. They are designed to thoroughly prepare individuals for the true reality of being a practicing therapist and we ensure every angle is covered by our courses. Training can also be an emotionally difficult process, and we pride ourselves upon the extensive support we offer our trainees.
By choosing to train and qualify with the bpf, trainees experience immense personal growth, develop mental resilience and learn how to tackle even the most complex of cases with confidence.
