Institute of Psychotherapy & Social Studies

Contextualizing psychoanalytic psychotherapy within contemporary cultures, languages and social identities

Welcome to the IPSS

Welcome to the website of the Institute of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Social Studies: IPSS.

The IPSS was founded in 1978 as a psychotherapy training centre. IPSS offers an MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Social Studies in conjunction with London Metropolitan University and UKCP registration.

IPSS is also a thriving members’ organisation with regular members’ and public events.

Psychotherapy Training Courses

• Introductory Course

  Are you interested in finding out more about psychoanalytic psychotherapy training? Our NEW 3 week Taster Course comences Tuesday 9th March.Learn more about the Introductory Course

• MA/Diploma Course

  Do you want to train as a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and gain an MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy? We offer an MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Social Studies. IPSS degrees are awarded in conjunction with London Metropolitan University and UKCP registration.Learn more about the MA/Diploma Course

IPSS News & Events

Email Newsletter

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2009-2010 Prospectus

Our 2009 -2010 Prospectus is now available.
To download a copy click Training Courses > How to Apply

IPSS Saturday Forums

Saturday 10th October, Darian Leader from the Alliance against State Regulation will be speaking on the impact of various Government Initiatives. Click here for further details

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Find a psychotherapist

Browse our directory of UKCP registered IPSS psychoanalytic psychotherapists around the UK:

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