Welcome to the London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Counselling. In its current form the course has run since 2005. It is offered as a two-year part time modular training programme, approved by he College Of Sexual And Relationship Therapists (COSRT, formerly BASRT) and preparing students for accreditation with COSRT (a UKCP member organization), or AHPP.
The aim of the programme is to provide education, training and an experiential learning environment which develops, supports and inspires practitioners to work with couples and individuals. The programme acknowledges the diversity and multi-faceted nature of society; it is designed to support professional practice based on integrity, respect, challenge and the life affirming nature of sexuality in all its forms.
In line with COSRT's core curriculum students will gain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of:
- psychosexual development
- the anatomy and physiology of the sexual relationship and sexual dysfunction,
- relational issues and stages of development within a couples lifespan
Also included in the course are clinical assessment, treatment strategies, working with diversity, the concept of Imago, Gestalt and TA, transpersonal approaches, survivors and perpetrators of sexual abuse, cybersex, the environmental and cultural impact on sex and couples, philosophy and frameworks of integration.
The faculty includes practitioners representing a wide range of disciplines, and cultural and sexual identities.
Normally, upon successful completion of the course graduates acquire additional clinical hours to achieve accreditation as psychosexual and relationship therapists.
The course equips participants to work in either the statutory or voluntary sectors, or in private practice.
The course maintains strong links with a variety of placement providers.
The course is hosted from premises in Central London.
Applications for the course commencing January 2013 are invited now.
Please note that from 1st January 2011 the professional body for psychosexual and couples therapists changed its name from The British Association for Sexual and Relationship Therapy (BASRT) to College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT).
Krystal Woodbridge
COSRT 'Student of the Year' 2011
'This course was the best thing I did both professionally and personally. Not only did it give me the knowledge and skills I needed, but it also provided me with the space and opportunity to grow. I am deeply grateful to the course directors, Judi and Anita, and the course tutors for their genuine and endless support throughout my journey.'
Dr Maha Nasrallah
Graduate 2011
'The course has had a huge impact on my development both professional and personal, it was a real privilege to be part of this training programme'
Richard Cruz
Graduate 2011