Working with adults
Develop the skills, knowledge and insight needed to build a meaningful career in adult mental health.
Following over a century of pioneering work in applied psychoanalysis, our courses integrate the latest insights and research to ensure you are prepared for the challenges of contemporary practice. Led by our expert clinician-tutors, our training explores the human mind and development, emotional difficulties, and complex relationships – building in-depth understanding and professional capability.
Explore postgraduate courses
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Professional certificate
Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy (D12/ED12)
- Delivery:
- In-person or Online: live teaching
- Location:
- London or Online
- Duration:
- One year, part-time
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Professional certificate
Psychodynamic Reflective Practice in Mental Health (D65)
- Delivery:
- In-person
- Location:
- London
- Duration:
- One year, part-time
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Master’s degree Eligible for Student Visa
Psychoanalytic Studies (M16)
- Delivery:
- In-person
- Location:
- London
- Duration:
- Two years full time
Eligible for Student Visa -
Master’s degree Eligible for Student Visa
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (M58/BM58, London)
- Delivery:
- In-person or Blended
- Location:
- London
- Duration:
- Four years, part-time
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Professional certificate
Complex Trauma: The Tavistock Model (D19)
- Delivery:
- Blended
- Location:
- London
- Duration:
- Two years, part-time
Explore CPD courses
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CPD certificate
Attachment, neurodevelopment and psychopathology (ANP)
- Next start date:
- 30 November 2026
- Delivery:
- Online: live teaching
- Duration:
- 30 hours
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CPD certificate
Motivational interviewing (CPD5a)
- Next start date:
- 16 November 2026
- Delivery:
- Online: live teaching
- Duration:
- 23 hours
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CPD certificate
Facilitating reflective practice groups training (CPD83)
- Next start date:
- 4 November 2026
- Delivery:
- Online: live teaching
- Duration:
- 21 hours
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CPD certificate
Introduction to forensic psychotherapy (CPD70)
- Delivery:
- Online: live teaching
- Duration:
- 15 hours
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CPD certificate
Assessing forensic risk: a psychodynamic approach (P20)
- Next start date:
- 29 January 2027
- Delivery:
- Online: live teaching
- Duration:
- 20 hours
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CPD certificate
Foundations in psychodynamic approaches to risk and complexity (CPD75)
- Delivery:
- Online: live teaching
- Duration:
- 1 year
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CPD certificate
Reflective clinical supervision for nurses (CPD84)
- Delivery:
- Online: live teaching
- Duration:
- 21 hours
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CPD certificate
Reflective mental health practice today (CPD40)
- Delivery:
- Online: live teaching
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CPD certificate
Understanding groups: reflective practice and work discussion (CPD44)
- Delivery:
- Online: live teaching
- Duration:
- 30 hours

Unsure where to begin?
Students join our courses from a wide range of backgrounds and to achieve a variety of goals. Our course pathways can help you to find the course that’s right for you and your career.
Discover upcoming events
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Open event
Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy DPsych (M80)
Course codes: M80 OnlineFree event -
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Psychodynamic Reflective Practice in Mental Health (D65)
Course codes: D65 OnlineFree event -
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Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy (D12/ED12)
Course codes: D12/ED12 OnlineFree event -
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Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy DPsych (M80) – In-Person
Course codes: M80 Tavistock Centre, LondonFree event -
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Systemic Psychotherapy (M6)
Course codes: M6 OnlineFree event
Browse our latest news
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Your feedback in action
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Welcome Week 2026
Last week we welcomed a new cohort of postgraduate students to Tavistock Education and Training. -
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Landmark statement on non-recent child sexual abuse
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has published a position statement calling for changes to support adult survivors of child sexual abuse. -
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2026 Offer Holder Events
Each invite-only event was designed to help successful applicants prepare for the next stages of their academic journey. -
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Tavistock Lives Book Series
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Explainer
What Makes a Good Therapist?
In this article, Rodrigo Sanchez explores some of the personal characteristics which can support students in psychotherapy training.
Meet our faculty
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Francesca Benjamin
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
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Rodrigo Sanchez
Course Lead for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training
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Felicity Tyson
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
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Emily Mercer
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Social Worker
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Joanne Stubley
Consultant Medical Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst

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