Advanced Year 3 and beyond
This year is intended for trainees who want to qualify at academic Level 11 (Level 7 English/Welsh framework) and progress to the CTA (Certified Transactional Analyst) qualification and/or membership of the UK Council for Psychotherapy. The CTA is an qualification awarded by the European Association of Transactional Analysis (EATA), with both international and national recognition.
Advanced Year 3 students 2024-2025
There are 20 days of training comprising:
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9 weekends of training
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1 day at a regional conference
The Saturdays of each weekend will focus on developing your theoretical understanding through a variety of methods including taught elements, experiential exercises, working in pairs and small groups, group discussion and group process. The learning contract on Sunday is developed by the trainees and can include developing clinical skills, client presentation, supervision, exam preparation, mock exams and revisiting theory.
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Following successful completion of Advanced Year 3, you will have completed your formal TA core training at academic Level 11 (Level 7 English and Welsh framework) and be eligible to progress towards your CTA exam and/or qualification as a UKCP registered psychotherapist.
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Pre Course Requirements
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Attendance of TA 101
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Successful completion of Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis
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Successful completion of Advanced Years 1 & 2: Diploma in Counselling using TA
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Be in ongoing personal therapy with a CTA/UKCP registered psychotherapist
Course Content
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Understanding Relationships
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Understanding the Schizoid Process
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Finding your way with Personality Disorders – Borderline Personality Structure and Process
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Finding your way with Personality Disorders – Narcissistic Personality Structure and Process
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The Curious Practitioner – Research
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Understanding and Working with Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity
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Setting Up Private Practice
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Difference – Diversity and Culture
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Neuroscience and Psychotherapy
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Ending Weekend
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Each of these Advanced Year 3 training weekends will invite reflection on systemic, political, social, environmental, ecological, cultural and intersectional contexts (as relevant).
Applications for 2026
Please note all training days will take place in-person.
Course dates 2026/2027
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19th/20th September 2026
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17th/18th October 2026
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14th/15th and 21st November 2026
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12th/13th December 2026
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23rd/24th January 2027
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20th/21st February 2027
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20th/21st March 2027
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10th April 2027
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15th/16th May 2027
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19th/20th June 2027
Course tutor
Norma McKinnon Fathi, PTSTA plus visiting trainer
Andy Williams, TSTA
Course Fees
The annual course fee for the Advanced Year 3 programme for 2026/2027 is £3540 (inc. VAT).
Physis Scotland is committed to making training accessible and inclusive, therefore a 3-month payment plan or a 10-monthly payment plan is available – please do talk to us if this is of interest to you.
Full details of course costs and associated training costs (eg for therapy, student memberships etc) can be found on our fees page.
Any questions?
If you have any further questions about the course please contact
enquiries@physisscotland.co.uk
or telephone Christina Ching on 07927 557 217.
Location
In-person at Physis Scotland,
22 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7RN
Assessment
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One 3000 word essay
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One 4000 word case study
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One piece of transcript analysis (maximum 500 words)
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Supervisor’s Report
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Evidence of reflective learning journal
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Minimum of 85% attendance
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Ongoing participation in group discussion and process
Personal Therapy
A minimum of 40 hours of personal therapy per year is a requirement for Advanced clinical training.
Lyn Moodie Advanced Year 3 Student
Recognition
On successful completion of Advanced Year 3 you will be awarded a Physis Scotland Completion Certificate and will be eligible to progress into an Exam Preparation Group to support you in your progression towards your Certified Transactional Analyst exam and/or UKCP registration.
