Apply for the Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training

Applications are processed on a first come first served basis. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. The application fee is £170 and fee covers the cost of required interviews. Your application cannot be processed until you pay the application fee. If you have any questions about this course or making an application, please email: [email protected]

Step 1 of 9 – Apply for the Psychodynamic Training

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The Clinical Qualification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (PD training)

There are two routes to qualification – the full training and the Modified Entry Scheme (MES). The first year of the full training is the Foundation Course. Details and application forms are on the bpf website. To progress onto Year 2, you will need to have completed both the theory and clinical modules of the Foundation Course. You will also need to fulfil the entry criteria for direct entry into Year 2, as detailed on the website. Please state which year of entry you are applying for in the application form below.

Please note: applications to the PD course from Foundation Course students (bpf or other organisations) should be made within 2 years of completing a foundation course.

MES Route

The MES route into Year 2 is for those who already have completed a foundation course elsewhere. You will need to demonstrate that your previous course was psychodynamic, psychanalytic, or Jungian analytic in nature, with a taught element for clinical seminars and counselling or counselling-related experience in a professional or voluntary capacity. For direct entry into Year 3 of the PD Training, you will need to demonstrate that your previous course was psychodynamic, psychanalytic, or Jungian analytic in nature, with a taught element for clinical seminars and counselling or counselling-related experience in a professional or voluntary capacity. You will also need to fulfil the Entry Criteria for direct entry into Year 2 as detailed on the bpf website.
Please note: applications to the PD course from Foundation Course students (bpf or other organisations) should be made within 2 years of completing a foundation course.

Information for Applicants

Applicants should have acquainted themselves with the details of the training and its two routes of entry, as outlined above and on the course pages of the bpf website. Where relevant you will have investigated whether the Foundation Course or MES route is appropriate for you. The final decision on this will be made in conjunction with the Course Director, following the selection interviews.
Selection of applicants for the training is based on all aspects of personal and professional suitability for the demands of once-weekly psychodynamic work.
Successful completion of the training leads to membership of the bpf, and to registration with the BPC as a clinical practitioner in work with adults.
For the duration of the PD course, trainees should not be training or studying on any other psychotherapy or counselling courses. Permission to study for any other therapy/counselling qualification whilst on the PD course needs to be given by the PD Course Director.

Submission

Your completed application will be considered along with your two references and, where applicable, confirmation from your therapist/analyst regarding the details of your personal therapy and their agreement to continue as a training therapist. One (or sometimes two) interviews may be offered.
Submission of an application form and any subsequent interviews offered do not constitute an offer of acceptance onto the PD Training programme.
Following the interviews, the PD Training Committee will inform you if your application has been successful. If you are unsuccessful, you will be offered the opportunity to have clear feedback and to discuss the reasons. Where appropriate you will be given guidance about necessary further preparation if you wish to re-apply. Please note, the PD Training Selection Panel will consider each applicant’s preferred route, however, the final decision will be made by the panel in discussion with the applicant.

Personal Training Psychotherapy

Please note that for the entire duration of the course you are required to be in Psychoanalytic or Jungian Psychotherapy at least once weekly. Personal therapy must be attended in person.
Training therapists must be BPC registered psychoanalytic or Jungian analytic psychotherapists, 5 years post-qualification.

Your Personal Information

Your Name(Required)
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Your Phone(Required)

Please select your intended entry year for this application:

Year 2 entry (after completing a Foundation Course or Year 1)

Year 3 entry
Personal Psychotherapy / Analysis
It is a requirement of the course that your therapist during training must be BPC registered, psychoanalytic psychotherapists or Jungian analysts, 5 years post qualified. The bpf regards personal psychotherapy/analysis as strictly confidential and in line with this, personal therapy undertaken during training remains a ‘non-reporting therapy’. However, for applicants who are required to be in therapy during their training, we will contact your therapist /analyst at the point of application asking for confirmation that they have agreed to be your training therapist and confirm the details that you have provided are correct. Once accepted onto the training an annual letter will be sent out to training therapists/analysts for confirmation that the therapy is ongoing at the required minimum frequency.
Current Personal Psychotherapy / Analysis(Required)
Name
Phone Number
Email Address
BPC Registration Number
Date Started / Ended
Frequency (p/week)

Previous Personal Psychotherapy / Analysis(Required)
If you have not attended personal individual and/or group psychotherapy/analysis before, please mark this section with ‘N/A’.
Name
Phone Number
Email Address
BPC Registration Number
Date Started / Ended
Frequency (p/week)

Previous Employment
Professional Qualification or Title(Required)
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

Previous Psychotherapy Training and Introductory Courses (please include Foundation Courses)(Required)
Please list any previous training in psychotherapy, counselling and related fields (including past and/or current Foundation or Introductory courses). If you do not have previous qualifications, or are not currently attending a Foundation Course, please write ‘N/A’.
Institution Name
Dates
Course Name
Grade Achieved

Infant Observation(Required)
If you have completed, or are currently completing, an Infant Observation, please list the details. If this does not apply to you, please write ‘N/A’.
Institution Name
Dates
Course Name
1-Year / 2-Year Observation
Grade Achieved

Professional Organisations(Required)
Include details of professional organisations or accredited bodies you are currently a member of. If this does not apply to you, please write ‘N/A’.
Organisation Name
Date Joined

Research & Publications(Required)
Include details of any research and/or publications you have been a part of. If this does not apply to you, please write ‘N/A’.

Modified Entry Scheme (ONLY)
For those wishing to be considered for the modified entry route (MES), please fill in the following details about your previous psychotherapy qualification/s.
Do you wish to apply to this training via the Modified Entry Scheme (MES)?(Required)
YES
NO
In your original, or subsequent training(s):(Required)
Detail, to the best of your ability, how many hours of theory seminars, if any, did your course provide of the following areas of study: Freud (Early, Middle, Late); Jung (Early, Middle, Late); Klein; Post Kleinian; Winnicott; Independent Group; British Object Relations; Was there a taught element for clinical seminars? If so, how many hours and what topic areas were covered?

Your Application
Experience of counselling (or counselling-related) roles in a voluntary or professional capacity(Required)
Please give full details of the nature of the experience, including time spent, experience gained and the name of the setting, with dates. (Note: Professionals working in a mental health setting involving psychiatric experience need not answer this question.)
Experience

Other Relevant Experience(Required)
Experience

Personal Account(Required)
Please give a short account of your life, including childhood, family background, education and other significant experience. (500 words maximum)
Why do you wish to train?(Required)
Please explain why you wish to train and indicate which route you would like to be considered for. (500 words maximum)
Previous Applications to Train(Required)
Please describe any previous applications for psychodynamic training of any kind which have resulted in a reconsideration on your part, or a rejection by the institution. If this does not apply to you, please write ‘N/A’.
Other Personal Information(Required)
Please write about anything you think relevant to your application, and which is not covered in the previous questions, such as health issues including any psychiatric treatment, hospital admissions, family circumstances. The bpf has an Equal Opportunities policy, and this information will not prejudice your application in any way. If you do not wish to fill this box, please write ‘N/A’.

References
Give the details of two referees. At least one should be well acquainted with your professional and/or voluntary work. Neither should be a personal friend or family member.
Reference 1(Required)
Name
Connection to the Applicant
Telephone
Email

Reference 2(Required)
Name
Connection to the Applicant
Telephone
Email

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)
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The Psychologist (BPS)
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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

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(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

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Sexual Orientation

Bisexual

Gay man

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Gender

Female

Male

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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.

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Terms & Conditions – Submission
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b) I understand that I may be asked to provide documented evidence to support this application.
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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)(Required)
If you are offered a place on the training, you will be required to have an enhanced DBS certificate and subscribe to the Update Service with the bpf.

This charge is subject to change by the issuing service provider and is payable by the student/trainee upon acceptance of a place.

For more information on costs, please contact the Training Manager on [email protected].
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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 £170 in order for my application to be considered. This fee is non-refundable. If you are not offered an interview, this fee will be refunded.
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