A transpersonal psychology of growth based on the work of Dr Roberto Assagioli, and Italian psychoanalyst. It takes in the creative and spiritual potential of all human beings, within a depth psychology approach.

After completion of this programme, UEL offers students a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling taught by PET.

• The Psychosynthesis and Education Trust, which runs this UEL-validated programme, is the oldest psychosynthesis centre in the UK .
• The Post Graduate Diploma, which is the next stage on from the Graduate Certificate, has been BACP accredited since 1989, and was the second programme to be accredited in the country.
• The PG Dip leads on eventually to the MA in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy, which enables the student to be on the UKCP National Register of Psychotherapists subject to clinical experience.
• Core staff are senior psychosynthesis tutors, as well as senior practitioners and supervisors in psychosynthesis therapy. In addition, leading experts in specialised fields such as Gestalt therapy, contribute to the programme.

The Introductory Foundation Year is a part-time one year, part-time programme delivered in 11 weekends. We have two course intakes each calendar year; February and September. The Our academic year runs from September to July, and is split into two semesters. Some intakes run February - January. consists of two semesters with breaks during August and the Christmas holiday period. There areStudents have two possible modes of attendance: Bblock format (long weekends onlyFriday - Monday) or Iinter-month format (shorter weekends plus regular mid-week evening attendanceFriday – Sunday plus 2 weekday evenings a month). Each format is subject to sufficient numbers.

Experiential seminars, discussions, lectures, structured experiences, practicums, group and individual tutorials, theoretical essay writing, small group work, live and video demonstrations, role play and other spontaneous techniques, individual therapy, relational dynamics groups, journal writing, and process groups.

Assessment is based entirely on coursework and clinical placement. This comprises:

• Written personal essay
• Counselling Skills leader assessment and report
• Study Tutor assessments and report

Students are also required to complete presentations, therapy hours, workbooks, and receive satisfactory trainer feedback.

All components of assessment must be passed in order to be awarded and be eligible for the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling.

This is undertaken throughout the programme and consists of group and individual tutorials, relational dynamics groups, practicum and practice, live demonstrations, individual therapy, individual reading and study, essay writing and psychological journal-writing and autobiography.

Is the first stage towards professional training as a counsellor on a programme accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Personal growth, psychology, spirituality, and a career in counselling or psychotherapy, or work in applied settings such as coaching, the arts, social change and education.

Self-exploration in the company of interesting people

An opportunity to examine your life, learn about your past and the choices facing you in the future

The Trust's professional programmes are fully recognized by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (for counselors) and the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (for psychotherapists). Including this Foundation year, a typical student would be eligible for UKCP registration after 4-5 years.

Graduates of the Diploma, which follows this year, will have fulfilled the BACP training component for individual counsellor accreditation, though will need to accrue more clinical hours before being able to apply for individual accreditation.

Those wishing to progress on to study for a UKCP-recognised psychotherapy qualification may apply to do the one-year UEL-validated MA in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy upon completion of PET's Atrium Year, which follows the Post Graduate Diploma. Subject to satisfactory completion of all clinical requirements and a qualifying case study, graduates will be eligible for UKCP registration.

Graduates are also members of the European Association for Psychotherapy via the European Federation for Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy.

Each student has an individual pastoral Study Tutor for personal and individualised support with their academic work and training development.

Students are also assigned to tutorial groups, where they will give and receive peer support.

On a practical level:

• The Trust has its own library, and students are also provided with original reading material and may purchase additional articles and resources .
• Students have access to UEL's Stratford campus library, which houses the School of Psychology collection.
• Books required for the programme are on sale from the Trust office, and can also be sent to students for a small fee.
• There is a Common Room equipped with a microwave etc for the use of students.
• A Meditation Room is available for students needing a quiet place.

• The Trust building has recently undergone a major programme of renovation and redecoration, providing a fresh and creative learning environment.
• Situated at London Bridge, we are well sited for those who wish to enjoy historic London or simply to walk by the Thames.
• There are numerous eating and shopping amenities in the immediate vicinity.
• We are easily reached by train, bus and tube.
• We have our own Student Placement Service and Low-Cost Counselling Service
• We have built up a good relationship with many counselling agencies and charities, who provide us with many diverse placement opportunities for later clinical work.