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Nationally accredited psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy training in Somerset since 1983.
Our Courses
A clear training pathway from introduction to professional qualification.
Introduction to Counselling & Listening Skills
A first step into the world of counselling — explore the core principles of listening skills and personal self-awareness in a supportive group setting.
Foundation Certificate in Psychodynamic Skills & Attitudes
Stage 1 of our training pathway. Builds theoretical and practical foundations in psychodynamic counselling skills.
Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
A professional counselling qualification accredited by the BACP and BPC. Includes personal therapy, clinical supervision and experiential group work. May count towards a Post-Graduate Diploma and MA with Bath Spa University.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy for qualified counsellors. Accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC). All supervisors are registered with the BPC or equivalent professional organisation.
Specialist & CPD Courses
Includes Psychodynamic Approaches to Counselling Children & Young People in Educational and Community Settings, plus regular CPD lectures and workshops for continuing professional development.
Why Train With Us?
Wessex Counselling & Psychotherapy (WCP) is a not-for-profit organisation providing counselling training in Somerset since 1983. One of the core principles of Psychodynamic counselling is that early experience shapes our psychological development — by bringing unconscious material into consciousness, people can relinquish constraints and anxieties that have caused distress.
Our training is rigorous, externally accredited to the highest national standards by the BACP and BPC. We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity. Chair of Training Executive: Dr Jenny Lanyon.
The Venue
No. 5 King Street is situated in the centre of Frome and is our combined counselling, psychotherapy and training centre.
Dedicated Rooms
Purpose-built training and consulting rooms
Library Access
All main taught texts plus PEP-Web access
Visitors Welcome
You're welcome to visit — call to arrange a time
Would you like to find out more?
Contact us with any questions and a member of our training team will get back to you.