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Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic & Relational Psychotherapy

Official post-graduate curriculum framework accredited by the British Board of Healthcare Specialties for clinical residency, academic training, and board certification.

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Standard Duration

12 – 24 Months

Instruction Format

Clinical Practicum & Hybrid

Assessment Matrix

OSCE & Case Portfolios

Registry Status

Active Board Standard

Official Specification

Curriculum & Competency Framework

The Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic & Relational Psychotherapy offers deep academic and clinical grounding in contemporary psychodynamic models, unconscious processes, and relational matrix dynamics.

Curriculum Modules & Clinical Competencies:

Module 1: Classical to Contemporary Psychoanalytic Theory: Drive theory, ego psychology, object relations theory (Klein, Winnicott, Bion), and self-psychology (Kohut).
Module 2: Transference, Countertransference & Projective Identification: Navigating the therapeutic container, working with enactments, and somatic countertransference.
Module 3: Defense Mechanisms & Structural Diagnosis: Psychotic, borderline, and neurotic organization; assessing core ego functions and affect tolerance.
Module 4: Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (STDP): Time-limited dynamic models, triangle of conflict, triangle of person, and affective breakthroughs.
Module 5: Extensive Supervised Clinical Hours: Weekly individual and group psychoanalytic supervision with case presentation defense.

Candidate Eligibility & Clinical Prerequisites

Academic Degree

Recognized primary degree (MBBS, MD, PharmD, BSN, BSc Psychology) from an accredited university.

Clinical Experience

Minimum 1–2 years of relevant post-graduate clinical practice or internship completion.

Examination Board

Passing standardized continuous modular assessments and final OSCE viva voce.

Official Board Credential

Worldwide Verifiable Credential

Upon passing all syllabus modules, clinical logbook review, and board evaluations, candidates receive the formal credential registered in the British Board central database with cryptographic SHA-256 verification.

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