Advanced Diploma in Relational Counselling
Relationally Centred Psychotherapeutic Counselling ©
Advanced Diploma in
Relational Psychotherapeutic Counselling
An existential - humanistic - dynamic approach
Course Leader – Peter Lavender
Teaching Staff - Emily Rooney and Kirsty Beautridge
- Become a UKCP registered psychotherapeutic counsellor
- Length of course: 3 years Part-time (weekends)
- Start date: January of each year
- Fee: £2800 per year (can be paid in instalments by standing order for £50 extra)
What is Relationally - Centred Psychotherapeutic Counselling?
Relationally - Centred Psychotherapeutic Counselling © is at the leading edge of professional counselling training in the UK and Europe. It is supported by research into what it is that actually works in therapy, and draws upon contemporary developments in existential philosophy, psychoanalytic, psychodynamic and humanistic theories. Of crucial importance to this approach to counselling is the therapeutic relationship as a co-creation, involving both client and therapist. Therefore trainees will develop as reflexive practitioners, able to reflect on the client, themselves as therapist and the process between. This is underpinned by developing a sound working knowledge of the dynamics of relating, including transference phenomena. Of particular interest will be the insights that have emerged from a range of theories of child and adult development. It is a professional requirement, as well as a moral obligation, that trainees undergo their own personal therapy which is indispensable to an understanding of human relationships.
Training Dates 2025
17 - 19 Jan
7 - 9 Feb
7 - 9 Mar
18 - 20 April
16 - 18 May
5 - 7 Sept
10 - 12 Oct
21- 23 Nov
Training Dates 2026
16 - 18 Jan
6 - 8 Feb
6 - 8 March
17 - 19 April
15 - 17 May
4 - 6 Sept
9 - 11 Oct
20 - 22 Nov
Full details of the course here (downloadable PDF)