People often arrive at Physis with a sense that they want to work more deeply with people, but without a clear map of what counselling or psychotherapy actually mean, or how the training routes differ. The short answer is: they are closely related, and they overlap. The longer answer is more interesting, and it often helps people decide where they want to begin.

This article is about the psychotherapy route at Physis Scotland. What it actually involves, what you are working towards, and what kind of commitment it requires. It is written for people who are considering this seriously, and who want a clear picture of the training route before they decide.

Transactional Analysis (TA) is a psychotherapy and counselling approach that helps us understand how people relate, communicate, and change - both with others and with themselves. One of TA’s strengths is that it’s clear and practical. The ideas are accessible early on, yet deep enough to support a lifetime of learning and clinical work. Many people find it immediately useful - in their work, relationships, and personal development.