Certificate in Psychosexual Studies

An essential introduction to psychosexual practice and theory.

Key Information

Start date: 16 January 2021

Course length: 2 terms
Fee: £1,950
Course code: PC3

Application deadline: 16 November 2020

Location: Online using Zoom teleconferencing app/web platform

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Overview

This CPD course takes place over two terms and consists of 8 full day Saturday workshops. It focuses on thinking about relationships and sex and applying this understanding to participants’ work. The course consists of lectures, films, role play, discussion and will cover topics such as couple dynamics, sexual desire and arousal, talking about sex, sexual dysfunctions and sexual compulsivity. The course aims to increase understanding, knowledge and confidence in working with the sexual relationship.

Course Content

Workshops and seminars on topics which include psychosexual assessment, the couple relationship, psychosexual development, intimacy, desire and arousal, the causes of sexual dysfunction, the impact of infertility, sexual abuse, internet addiction and illness
Application groups, which are an opportunity for students to bring their own cases and apply their new learning to specific work settings
Tutorials: 3 individual tutorials with an experienced psychosexual practitioner
3,000 word essay (Those not wishing to complete the essay may be able to gain a certificate of attendance)

Who The Course Is For

This CPD course is suitable for counsellors and psychotherapists, teachers, youth workers, GPs and other healthcare professionals, who want to develop their expertise in discussing sexual issues.

What Our Students Say

"Very good experience contributing to my practice and the way I work with psychosexual issues"

“The content was well planned and delivered….overall an excellent course”

"Thank you to all the staff for this excellent course: I learnt so much!"

Course Leader

Marian Oconnor

Marian O’Connor is Head of Psychosexual Training at Tavistock Relationship and co-runs the professional Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy. She has thirty years experience of working therapeutically with couples and individuals. She is a UKCP and COSRT accredited psychosexual and relationship therapist and has presented on psychosexual issues in conferences both home and abroad. She is co-author of the chapter “Psychodynamic aspects of Psychosexual Therapy” for the European–wide syllabus of clinical sexology published by the European Society of Sexual Medicine. She has a private practice in North London.

Course Aims