Certificate in Psychodynamic Theory and Concepts
Start Date: January 2026
Days/Frequency: One session per month
Duration: 6 months
Places are limited in order to maintain a high-quality experiential learning environment.
About the Course
Delivered over 6 months, with one Weekend per month, the course offers a structured and reflective space to explore core psychodynamic principles, including unconscious processes, transference and countertransference, defence mechanisms, and the therapeutic relationship.
Participants will engage with both classical and contemporary perspectives, supporting the integration of theory into their existing practice. The course encourages critical thinking, clinical reflection, and peer discussion, making it highly relevant for therapists working across a range of settings.
Course Fee £1,000 total
Our Approach
The programme includes:
Live teaching
Skills demonstrations
Reflective discussion
Experiential learning
Who Is This Course For?
This Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certificate in Psychodynamic Theory and Concepts is designed for qualified therapists seeking to deepen their understanding of psychodynamic thinking and its application in clinical practice. It is ideal for practitioners wishing to enrich their clinical insight, enhance therapeutic depth, and continue their professional development within a supportive learning environment.
Qualified counsellors
Psychotherapists
Clinical psychologists
Mental health professionals
Applicants should hold a recognised counselling or psychotherapy qualification.
Awarding body: Aphrodite School of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Course overview: A comprehensive continuing professional development certificate covering core principles and contemporary applications of psychodynamic theory. The programme integrates theoretical study with clinical case formulation, reflective practice, and skills development to support counsellors and psychotherapists working with diverse client presentations.
Learning objectives: Demonstrate an understanding of classical and contemporary psychodynamic theory.
Future courses: 2027 Dates to be confirmed. To register interest, please get in touch below.