Stage 3
Advanced Integration, Pluralism and Relational Depth
Extending between 12 and 18 months at this stage, you will delve deeper into the pluralistic framework, which will serve as a guiding structure for the remaining modules of the programme.
In stage 3, the emphasis shifts toward developing the capacity to work flexibly across theoretical modalities and refining the ability to tailor interventions to individual clients and contexts, whether in short, medium, or long-term therapeutic engagements.
Building on the centrality of the therapeutic relationship, this stage deepens relational work by exploring transference and countertransference dynamics, reparative potentials within the therapeutic bond and transpersonal dimensions of connection.
Trainees are also encouraged to critically engage with the theoretical paradigms they have encountered, examining the cultural, historical, and epistemological and assumptions embedded within models of psychotherapy.
Through this critical lens, and grounded in pluralistic principles, the course fosters an anti-oppressive stance that supports inclusive, reflective and socially aware practice.
Stage 3 Components Breakdown
Module 14 - Pluralistic Practice
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Self-study
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Pluralistic practice
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Collaboration
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Directionality
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Goals
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Methods
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Tasks
Module 15 - Foundations of Psychodynamic Thought
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An introduction to the development of psychodynamic thinking
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Transference and countertransference
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Defences as adaptations
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Understanding symptoms as meaningful responses
Module 16 - Jungian Thought, Archetypes and the Transpersonal Relationship
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Understanding the relationship as a field
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Archetypes as relational patterns
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Working with client’s symbols
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The transpersonal relationship
Module 17 - Attachment, Belonging and Relational Change
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Exploring change as a movement towards belonging, agency and purpose
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Life tasks and social interest
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Understanding distress as relational and contextual
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The reparative relationship
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Applications to practice
Module 18 - Gestalt Therapy, Relational Awareness and Change
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Working in the ‘here and now’
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Developing relational awareness
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Embodiment
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Chair work
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Working with polarities
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The Gestalt relationship
Module 19 - CBT and Third-Wave Contributions to Change, Agency and Outcomes
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The change process in CBT
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Developing psychological flexibility
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Beliefs, schemas and the relatioships between thoughts, feelings, behaviours and context
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Developing compassion as a resource
Module 20 - Transactional Analysis, Relational Patterns, Agency and Change
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Ego-states
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Life scripts
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Life positions
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The drama triangle and an introduction to ‘games’
Presentation Day
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One online (on Zoom) presentation day
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One group presentation as part of your assessment
Stage 3 Assessment
Assessment in Stage 3 are designed to deepen your understanding of pluralistic practice and who you are as a therapist as well as deepening understanding of anti-oppressive practice.
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One formative triad review
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100 hours of clinical practice supervised at a ratio of 1:6
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One 30-minute group presentation
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One 5000-word critically-reflexive project
Classroom Hours
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106 overall classroom hours
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48 live in-person hours
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58 live (via Zoom) hours
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200+ estimated self-directed hours