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LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS
I trained as a doctor and worked in medical practice for a time. After the birth of my third child I had a depressive breakdown, which I found terrifying. This was in 1950 and no one seemed to know anything about psychotherapy. This made it much worse. (read more...)
Application For Membership Of The Guild Of Psychotherapists For Those Not Trained At The Guild
We welcome applications for membership of The Guild of Psychotherapists from UKCP registered psychotherapists who are non-Guild trained. For further details of eligibility and the application process, including our Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) application route to membership, please see the document below. (read more...)
The Lost Walk to the Guild
The attempts to contain Coronavirus have entailed the loss of many ordinary facets of life that it was easy to take for granted. The arrival of lockdown meant that our fourth year trainees had to complete their training remotely. One of them, Elizabeth Stephen, has made a video about her experiences. She explains: (read more...)
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Update
Admissions are now closed for the Guild's psychoanalytic psychotherapy training commencing in October 2020. Selection for the 2021 training will commence in Spring. (read more...)
Black Lives Matter
The Guild of Psychotherapists stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. We recognise that systemic and institutionalised racism are both historic and current in the UK. For this to change, we need to take responsibility for speaking out against racism, both as individuals and as an organisation. (read more...)
Guild Clinic COVID Service Update
We are open. The Clinic is operating remotely and continues to offer talking therapy sessions over the phone or via video call to people across the South London boroughs of Lewisham, Southwark, and Lambeth. Please contact us via email clinic@guildofpsychotherapists.org.uk to assist with the processing of any enquiries concerning reduced fee psychotherapy sessions. (read more...)
The Guild's Response to Coronavirus
As the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to unfold, the Guild of Psychotherapists is unable to conduct clinic assessments or offer face-to-face psychotherapy sessions at the moment. We hope to resume normal functioning of our clinics, trainings and other Guild provision as soon as possible. We ask you to please contact us via email admin@guildofpsychotherapists.org.uk to assist with the processing of any enquiries. (read more...)
Introduction to Psychoanalytic Concepts - book now for 2019
Introduction to Psychoanalytic Concepts 2019 course dates announced. This is an introductory course aimed at giving an overview of Psychoanalysis. Accepting applications now. Head over to the Training section for more details. (read more...)
Rozsika Parker Prize Competition 2018
The BJP’s annual Prize, established in 2013 in memory of Rozsika Parker, focuses on the theme of creativity. The competition, open to both trainees and qualified practitioners, is now in its sixth year. The BJP would welcome entries, to be submitted before the deadline of Monday 15th October. (read more...)
New UKCP Ethics Code Consultation
The UKCP has recently released a draft revision to their Code of Ethics and has sought consultation from its member organisations. Previous drafts were criticised for appearing to blur the line between laying out a code of ethics and a more prescriptive code of conduct. The UKCP has requested that members respond with their comments before September 2018. (read more...)
Aesthetic Conflict and Counterdreaming
Drawing on literary sources and on the psychoanalytic theory of Bion and Meltzer, Meg will discuss the concept of ‘aesthetic conflict’ (first formulated for psychoanalysis by Meltzer in 1988) which has sometimes been found both interesting and puzzling. She will relate this to the nature of ‘counterdreaming’ (Meltzer’s term for the psychoanalytic reverie that is the basis for interior observation)... (read more...)
CAUTIOUS RECEPTION FOR NICE GUIDELINES FOR DEPRESSION
The UKCP has cautiously welcomed new draft guidance published by NICE on the treatment of depression in adults. The new draft includes recommendations for psychodynamic psychotherapy, couples therapy and counselling, which are welcome improvements. Yet CBT continues to dominate recommendations despite evidence showing that other therapies yield similar or better results. (read more...)