The Advanced Diploma in Educational Psychotherapy
Start your journey to becoming a fully qualified Educational Psychotherapist
Applicants
This course is suitable for teachers, educational psychologists, learning mentors, nurture group practitioners and others working with children.
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Entry requirements
· A minimum of two years experience working in education, or a minimum of two years experience in a relevant profession (e.g. social work), following appropriate training (a Level 6 / degree qualification or above);
· Personal suitability
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Application process
1. Application form - return the completed application to courses@caspari.org.uk.
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You will be asked to pay a £75 interview fee.
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2. Interview- online
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3. Checks - we will need to see your Enhanced DBS and collect references.
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Apply now
Please complete the application form below and email it to the Course Director: courses@caspari.org.uk
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The Advanced Diploma in Educational Psychotherapy
Course outline
The Advanced Diploma in Educational Psychotherapy is grounded in psychoanalytic and Attachment theory. Trainees develop a high level of understanding of children and young people’s emotional, social and mental health needs. Trainees develop their therapeutic skills working with children and young people through this rigorous and unique clinical training.
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The programme covers:
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All major psychoanalytic thinkers and their theories
Educational Psychotherapeutic concepts
Caspari Therapeutic Teaching Intervention
Attachment Theory
Infant and nursery observations - from Year 2
Systemic and psychoanalytic theories about families and schools
Mental Health Familiarisation
Multi-Disciplinary Team seminars
Work discussion and clinical case seminars
SEN in schools
Helping children with reading, writing and maths
Working with parents
Clinical placements in schools - 1 day per week from Year 2. Trainees must complete 450 supervised clinical hours to be considered for Full Clinical Membership of the UKCP
Course fees 2024/25
Course Fees: £4397 per annum
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Additional expected expenditure:
Weekly personal psychotherapy: 1 hour per week, 40 hours per year.
Fees vary.
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Weekly supervision sessions with Caspari Clinical Supervisor - currently £40 per session, weekly - fortnightly, term time from Year 2.
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Four year part-time course
Thursday evenings: 5.45pm – 9.00pm term time
Saturdays - 1 in Year 1, with 6-8 per year, Years 2-4
NB: Year 1 is delivered online, except 1 x Saturday per year in-person.
Years 2-4 is delivered in person at our training venue in Hackney, London.
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Course qualification
Advanced Diploma in Educational Psychotherapy
140 Credits at FHEQ Level 7
Accredited by the UKCP
Leading to full clinical membership of the UKCP as an Educational Psychotherapist (Child Psychotherapist)
Further information
For more information, contact the Course Director: courses@caspari.org.uk
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International qualifications
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Please discuss your qualifications with the Course Director.
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If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5.
‘Life-changing training that enlightens and empowers practitioners with psychoanalytic understanding that is firmly grounded in the reality we face in mental health and education today’
Caspari Trainee
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Career prospects
Many graduates go on to work in schools and CAMHS providing one-to-one Educational Psychotherapy to children and young people.
Several of our alumni have set up their own organisations and private practices helping children and schools to access Educational Psychotherapy. Some alumni have gone on to become published authors.
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