Explore what this fascinating course offers and how to apply.
Directors of Training Fiona Cook, PTSTA and Fiona Firman PTSTA introduce the Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis
At Physis Scotland, we offer introductory training in TA theory continuing the style of the TA101 workshop, providing interactive and dynamic training to enable you to apply the core concepts of TA theory to yourself and your environment.
You may discover more options for relating with others, ways of resolving conflict and possibilities for change in your own life experience. The focus is on applying the core theory to your own process and your interactions with the trainer and the training group, enabling you to develop your understanding of yourself and others.
The Foundation Certificate is a 1 year Post Graduate level course that can exist as a standalone training experience:
Please note, that if you have trained in any other types of Counselling, Psychotherapy or Psychology, you are still required to undertake the Foundation Year, as our training focuses on Transactional Analysis theory. The Foundation Certificate is also a requirement for further training in TA with Physis Scotland and other TA training institutes.
Aggie Carruthers shares a glimpse into her TA journey
Note: TA101 is a prerequisite for enrolling in the Foundation Year
Each Foundation Year training weekend will invite reflection on systemic, political, social, environmental, ecological, cultural and intersectional contexts (as relevant).
A minimum of 40 hours of personal therapy per year is a requirement for those wanting to progress into advanced clinical training. Whilst personal therapy is not a requirement in Foundation Year, we strongly recommend it in order to get the most from the programme.
Please note all training days will take place in-person.
The annual course fee for the Foundation Year programme for 2024/2025 is £2880 (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.
Fiona Cook, PTSTA and Fiona Firman, PTSTA
On successful completion of Foundation Year participants will be awarded a Physis Scotland Foundation Certificate and will be eligible to progress into Advanced Year 1.
The Foundation Year information booklet and application form are available to download from the link below. Once we receive your application form we will invite you for an informal interview, which will take place online.
The informal interview is an assessment of the suitability of your personal qualities, relevant experience and development goals, as well as covering important information about the course. It will also allow us to get to know each other and for you to ask any questions about the course.
Finally, if you are successful at the interview, we will contact you personally to advise you of your place on the course, subject to satisfactory references.
Places are limited and from our experience, we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The application deadline is 30th August 2024.
If you have any further questions about the course please contact enquiries@physisscotland.co.uk or telephone Fiona Firman or Fiona Cook, Directors of Training, on 07927 557 217.
If you find that you are really “bitten by the TA bug” at the end of the year you can opt to continue your TA journey through any of the options offered by Physis Scotland – Diploma in Counselling using TA or qualification as a Certified Transactional Analyst Psychotherapist (CTA).