About us
At the British Psychotherapy Foundation, it is our mission to ensure psychotherapy is available to as many people who need it as possible.
With over 750 members, we are a charity and one of the largest psychotherapy membership and training organisations in the UK. Our approach is based on the rich tradition of psychoanalytic and Jungian theory and practice, while also drawing on scientific advances in our understanding of the human mind and development.
What do we do…
We train
Therapists through high-quality, intensive clinical psychotherapy training programmes.
We introduce
Current and future trainees, professionals and members of the public to the theory and practice of psychotherapy through introductory courses and events.
We organise
A stimulating programme of short courses, seminars, lectures and discussions for our members as well as for the public.
We offer
Access to therapy through our Clinical Service, including our Low Fee Scheme.
We publish
The prestigious British Journal of Psychotherapy.
We provide
A dynamic professional home for our members, with opportunities for development, exchange and networking.
Our premises in London
Free Online Course
Into the Depths: A Psychoanalytic and Jungian Introduction to the Mind
Enrol now on FutureLearn
Into the Depths is a free six-week introduction to psychoanalytic and Jungian ideas about the mind, designed by the British Psychotherapy Foundation for FutureLearn. Through short videos with bpf psychoanalytic psychotherapists and Jungian analysts, you’ll explore how the unconscious shapes our lives.
Watch the Recording
When Societies Lose Their Minds – Panel Discussion
Recorded on 14 October 2026
Hear Lord John Alderdice, Dr Gwen Adshead and Josh Cohen explore violence, the destructive feelings that take hold of groups and societies, and what may help restore reflection, responsibility and repair. This 72-minute recording of our event costs £35, or £20 for bpf members, and is yours to keep.
Apply to start in 2027
- Freud: Advanced Studies Taught in London from Sep 2027
- Certificate in Autism and Mental Health Online from Jan 2027
- Diploma in Psychodynamic Supervision Online from Mar 2027
- Summer School: Foundations of Psychoanalytic & Jungian Psychotherapy Online, Summer 2027
- Experiential Weekend: An Introduction to Psychoanalytic and Jungian Thinking In-person, November 2027
- Experiential Weekend: Deepening Analytic PracticeIn-person, October 2027
- Work Discussion: Understanding Children and Families from a Psychoanalytic Perspective Online, September 2027
- Psychiatry for Psychotherapists In-person, 2027
Upcoming Events
Hierarchies and Fragmentations in Psychoanalysis: In-person Conference – 21 November 2026 | 10.00am – 5.00pm. Location: London (LIFT Islington). A conference exploring how psychoanalysis and Jungian analysis can evolve, adapt and thrive in the 21st century. Click here to register.
Make a £10 Donation – Receive a Psychoanalytic Reading List
Donating supports our mission to make our psychotherapy training, clinical services, and public events affordable, accessible, and more inclusive.
Reading List: Introduction to Psychoanalytic & Jungian Theory
Receive a curated list of 67 essential texts – covering psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, and Jungian theory – ideal for both newcomers and those wanting to deepen their knowledge.
