Certificate in Delivering Group Therapy (24 hrs Online)

“We will meet; and there we may rehearse most obscenely and courageously” – William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act I

In their ability to reduce isolation, therapeutic groups can provide members with the vital experience of support and belonging that in and of itself can be transformative. What is more, groups have the potential to provide a unique opportunity for exploring relational dynamics as they unfold in the here and now. This can bring to light a clearer understanding of how one experiences and is experienced by others, providing the necessary ground for developing new ways of ‘being with’. Facilitating groups has therefore always been and continues to be a core feature of psychotherapeutic practice.

Course Outline

Moving out of the dyad and into group requires the development of particular skills on behalf of the therapist. This 24-hour course will combine both didactic and experiential teaching methods to deepen participants knowledge, experience and skills in working with groups.

Participants will learn about the breadth and types of therapeutic groups, practical considerations for delivering groups and the theoretical principles that underpin their value.

Participants learning will be supported by opportunities to experience group membership and group leadership during the course.

Course Delivery: This will be run online using Zoom

Maximum Participants:There will be a maximum of 18 participants on this course

Dates & Times: Friday evenings : 5:00pm - 8:00pm and Saturdays 9.30am-12.30pm

• Friday 30th and Saturday 31st May 2025
• Friday 6th and Saturday 7th June 2025
• Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June 2025
• Friday 20th and Saturday 21st June 2025

(All times UK)

Cost: £455. A non-refundable deposit of £45 is to be made with the balance of £410 payable by a date agreed with the institute. Payment plan available.

Refund Policy: Deposits are non-refundable. 50% of balance will be refunded for cancellations with more than 7 days notice

Course Tutor: Rebeca Davies, PTSTA

Rebecca Davies is a UKCP-registered Psychotherapist and Certified Transactional Analyst. She is a PTSTA (P) and holds a Diploma in Supervision. She runs a private psychotherapy and supervision practice in Brighton. She loves TA theory and is eager to share and gain knowledge. She has a special interest in trauma and Body Psychotherapy. Her undergraduate degree was in Philosophy and Cognitive Science, so unsurprisingly she is interested in neurobiology and how we as therapists can work in a scientifically informed manner.

Besides TA, she is passionate about politics. She loves the outdoors and animals. She occasionally engages in creative writing and yoga (but not at the same time). She says of her own experience “My own experience of TA training was life changing, and I am very excited to work with the Link Centre students as they discover this fascinating subject and develop as counsellors and psychotherapists.