Advanced Diploma in Educational Psychotherapy
Start your journey to becoming a fully qualified Educational Psychotherapist.
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.
The programme covers:
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All major psychoanalytic thinkers and their theories
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Educational Psychotherapeutic concepts
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Caspari Therapeutic Teaching Intervention
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Attachment Theory
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Observational studies - infant and nursery
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Systemic and psychoanalytic theories about families and schools
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Mental Health Familiarisation
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Multi-Disciplinary Team seminars
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Work discussion and clinical case seminars
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SEN in schools
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Helping children with reading, writing and maths
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Working with parents
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Clinical placements in schools - 1 day per week from Year 2. Trainees must complete 450 supervised clinical hours to be eligible for Full Clinical Membership of the UKCP
This course is suitable for teachers, educational psychologists, learning mentors, nurture group practitioners and others working with children. For full details and module breakdowns, download the brochure below.
Course Duration
The Advance Diploma in Educational Psychotherapy is a four year part-time course. The course is delivered on Thursday evenings from 5:45pm - 9:05pm during school term time with some study required on Saturdays. In Year 1, there is 1 Saturday required for the course and in Years 2 - 4 there are 6-8 Saturdays required per year.
Due to UKCP regulations, the course is delivered online in Year 1 and at our training venue at Riley Studios, Archway, London in Years 2 - 4. All Saturday sessions are delivered in person at our training venue.
Course Qualification
After completion of the four years you will receive an Advanced Diploma in Educational Psychotherapy which is accredited by the UKCP. You will receive 140 Credits at FHEQ Level 7. Following completion, you can apply for full clinical membership of the UKCP as an Educational Psychotherapist (Child Psychotherapist).
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 and some have gone on to become published authors.
"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
Course Fees
The course fees are £4500 for Year 1 and £5000 per annum for Years 2 - 4. In addition, students will need to pay for weekly personal psychotherapy for 1 hour per work for 40 hours per year to complement the course.
Supervision sessions with a Caspari Clinical Supervisor are required once a term from Year 2 onwards. Cost estimated at £40 per session.
How to apply
The next course starts in September 2025. To apply, download the application form and equal opportunities form below and email them to the Course Director: courses@caspari.org.uk by Friday 4th July 2025.
If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend an online interview and requested to pay a £75 interview fee payable via our 'Shop' online. References and enhanced DBS checks will be checked upon an offer to study with the Caspari Foundation.
Entry requirements
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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);
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Personal suitability
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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.
Further information
For more information, or to watch a recording of our latest open evening, contact the Course Director: courses@caspari.org.uk.