Apply for Foundation Course (bpf North) - The British Psychotherapy Foundation

Apply for the Foundation Course (bpf North)

Applications are processed on a first come first served basis. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. There is a one-off application fee of £25. After completing your application form, you will be taken to a separate page to pay the application fee. We will not be able to consider your application until the application fee is paid. If you have any questions about this course or making an application, please email: [email protected].

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Data Protection

The bpf relies on ‘legitimate interest’ as its lawful basis in order to collect information. Such information is read with ‘substantial public interest’ for any other sensitive piece of information that we may receive from you and that has special categories of data. If you are successful in our application, we will continue to process your information on the lawful basis of contractual obligation for the duration of the training and up to a period of 7 years post qualification. If you are unsuccessful in your application, we will store your information for a period of 2 years, after which it will be deleted. If you have any concerns, please contact the NPPT Training Manager on: [email protected].

Your Personal Information

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Your Email Address(Required)

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Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Your Phone(Required)

Which intake are you applying for?(Required)

October 2025 Start

October 2026 Start

Do you live in Scotland?(Required)

Yes

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Which type of psychotherapist are you interested in becoming?(Required)

We ask this so that we can offer you the right support during your studies, but you do not need to know for certain yet.

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist (working with adults)

Psychodynamic Psychotherapist (working with adults)

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

I don’t know yet

Previous Employment

Your Previous Employers(Required)

Please list your previous employers, the dates you worked and the position you held

Employer

Dates

Position

Responsibilities/Duties

Education History(Required)

Please list your education history to date (and any qualifications you are currently studying for):

Institution Name

Dates

Course Name

Grade Achieved

Where did you hear about the course?(Required)

Where have you seen our ads? Tick all that apply.(Required)

findamasters.com

Therapy Today (BACP Magazine)

New Psychotherapist (UKCP Magazine)

New Associations (BPC Magazine

The Psychologist (BPS)

Facebook Ad

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LinkedIn Ad

Google Sponsored Ad

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More About You

Personal Statement(Required)

Please use this space to provide personal information in support of your application including reasons for applying for the course, reasons for wishing to study with us and any relevant practical experience, interests and achievements. This statement must be your own work (Word Limit 300-500).

Equal Opportunities

Completion of this section is helpful to ensure that we are aware of the communities applying for this scheme and assists in the implementation of equal opportunities. This information will not form any part of the selection process. (Please tick the appropriate boxes)

Your Ethnic Group

(Asian or Asian British) Indian

(Asian or Asian British) Pakistani

(Asian or Asian British) Bangladeshi

(Asian or Asian British) Chinese

(Asian or Asian British) Any other Asian background

(Mixed) White and Black Caribbean

(Mixed) White and Black African

(Mixed) White and Asian

(Mixed) Any other mixed background

(Black or Black British) Caribbean

(Black or Black British) African

(Black or Black British) Any other Black background

(White) British

(White) Irish

(White) Any other White background

Any other ethnic group

Prefer not to say

Sexual Orientation

Bisexual

Gay man

Heterosexual

Lesbian/Gay woman

Other

Gender

Female

Male

Transgender

Prefer not to say

Other

Your Age

From the description above, do you consider yourself to be a disabled person?

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-60

60+

Disability

The Disability Discrimination Act (1995) defines a person as disabled if “they have a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term (has lasted, or is expected to last, for at least 12-months) adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day to day activities”.

Your Disability

From the description above, do you consider yourself to be a disabled person? In terms of the Act we will take steps to make reasonable adjustments within the workplace to avoid those who have a disability from suffering a disadvantage.

Yes

Prefer not to say

If 'Yes', please advise what your condition is:

Mailing Consent(Required)

I consent to receiving e-mail communications about future events, bpf courses and discounts. You can unsubscribe from receiving these emails at any time.

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Terms and Conditions(Required)

By agreeing to the terms and conditions, I certify that the information contained in this application is true and complete. On signing this application form, I confirm that I have read and understood the cancellation and refund policies. I agree to be contacted by the bpf in relation to my application. For more information about how we store and handle your information, please see our Privacy Policy: https://www.britishpsychotherapyfoundation.org.uk/policies-procedures/privacy-statement/

I understand that I will need to pay an application fee of £25 in order for my application to be considered.

I agree to the terms and conditions.