Training Pathway
Training as a Psychodynamic Counsellor
Our Psychodynamic Counsellor training programme meets the SCOPED framework for core competencies in counselling & psychotherapy training agreed by the key partnership organisations in the UK known as the Partnership of Counselling and Psychotherapy Bodies (PCPB).* Learn more about the PCPB framework.
At Catalyst, we believe that learning to become a psychodynamic counsellor is a developmental process. Trainees need to learn fundamentals first, on which they can build more sophisticated skills.
Our training programme and structure conceptualises psychotherapeutic technique as based on common factors that all psychotherapeutic practices share and are correlated with good outcomes. These are core concepts and techniques, such as building a therapeutic alliance, listening empathically and setting the frame and boundaries, which need to be learned before more specific psychodynamic technique and understanding can be learnt and developed.
We also feel it is important for trainees to understand how and when to recommend different types of therapy in order to achieve the best outcomes for different types of clients or patients. Being able to understand the similarities and differences between counselling approaches is therefore also an important part of our training.
Your Training Pathway
Introduction to Counselling Skills
A strong starting point for developing core counselling skills, attitudes and awareness.
Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling Skills
A one-year course designed as a stand-alone qualification, while also preparing you for further training.
Clinical Diploma
On successful completion, this leads to BPC registration and accreditation as a Psychodynamic Counsellor (Column C in the SCOPED Framework).
An Integrated and Supportive Programme
Everything in one place
It is a complete and supportive training pathway which means we provide everything you need in one place — expert teaching, clinical placements, supervision and ongoing support.
Clinical placements included
We do not require you to go elsewhere in order to find a clinical placement to complete the required clinical practice hours to graduate (150 hours).
Explore the Training Route
Find the course that matches your current stage and next step.
