This article is about the specialist institute route to train as a counsellor or psychotherapist If you have been thinking about training as a counsellor and want to understand what this route actually involves, here is what it looks like at Physis Scotland.

If you're curious about counselling training but not sure where to start, or what the full journey looks like, this post is for you. At Physis Scotland we offer a clear, step-by-step COSCA counselling training pathway - from your very first introduction to counselling skills all the way through to becoming a fully qualified and registered practitioner.

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.