Advanced Year 3 and beyond
This year is intended for trainees who want to qualify at academic Level 11 (Level 7 English/Welsh framework) and progress to the CTA (Certified Transactional Analyst) qualification and/or membership of the UK Council for Psychotherapy. The CTA is an qualification awarded by the European Association of Transactional Analysis (EATA), with both international and national recognition.
Advanced Year 3 students 2023-2024
There are 20 days of training comprising:
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9 weekends of training
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1 day at a regional conference
The Saturdays of each weekend will focus on developing your theoretical understanding through a variety of methods including taught elements, experiential exercises, working in pairs and small groups, group discussion and group process. The learning contract on Sunday is developed by the trainees and can include developing clinical skills, client presentation, supervision, exam preparation, mock exams and revisiting theory.
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Following successful completion of Advanced Year 3, you will have completed your formal TA core training at academic Level 11 (Level 7 English and Welsh framework) and be eligible to progress towards your CTA exam and/or qualification as a UKCP registered psychotherapist.
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Pre Course Requirements
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Attendance of TA 101
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Successful completion of Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis
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Successful completion of Advanced Years 1 & 2: Diploma in Counselling using TA
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Be in ongoing personal therapy with a CTA/UKCP registered psychotherapist
Course Content
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Groups and Group Process
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Understanding Relationships
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Working with Clients who Self-Harm, Risk Assessment and Suicide
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Understanding the Schizoid Process
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The Curious Practitioner
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Setting up in Private Practice
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Finding Your Way With Personality Disorders – Narcissistic Personality Structure and Process
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Difference and Diversity
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Finding Your Way With Personality Disorders – Borderline Personality Structure and Process
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Endings in Therapy, Ethics, Transcripts, Self and Peer Assessment
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Each of these Advanced Year 3 training weekends will invite reflection on systemic, political, social, environmental, ecological, cultural and intersectional contexts (as relevant).
Applications for 2025
Please note all training days will take place in-person.
Course dates 2025/2026
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20th/21st September 2025
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18th/19th October 2025
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15th* November and 22nd /23rd November 2025
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13th/14th December 2025
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17th/18th January 2026
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14th/15th February 2026
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14th/15th March 2026
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18th April 2026
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16th/17th May 2026
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20th/21st June 2026
Course tutor
Helen Rowland, TSTA plus visiting trainer
Andy Williams, TSTA
Course Fees
The annual course fee for the Advanced Year 3 programme for 2025/2026 is £3360 (inc. VAT).
Physis Scotland is committed to making training accessible and inclusive, therefore a 3-month payment plan or a 10-monthly payment plan is available – please do talk to us if this is of interest to you.
Full details of course costs and associated training costs (eg for therapy, student memberships etc) can be found on our fees page.
Any questions?
If you have any further questions about the course please contact
enquiries@physisscotland.co.uk
or telephone Fiona Firman or Fiona Cook, Directors of Training, on 07927 557 217.
Location
In-person at Physis Scotland,
22 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7RN
Assessment
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One 3000 word essay
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One 4000 word case study
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One piece of transcript analysis (maximum 500 words)
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Supervisor’s Report
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Evidence of reflective learning journal
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Minimum of 85% attendance
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Ongoing participation in group discussion and process
Personal Therapy
A minimum of 40 hours of personal therapy per year is a requirement for Advanced clinical training.
Recognition
On successful completion of Advanced Year 3 you will be awarded a Physis Scotland Completion Certificate and will be eligible to progress into an Exam Preparation Group to support you in your progression towards your Certified Transactional Analyst exam and/or UKCP registration.
