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No. The introductory webinars and the TAO101 workshop are designed to be accessible whether you have a TA background or not. Prior TA knowledge is required for the advanced programmes (TAO2 and TAO3), but this can be gained through our introductory pathway.

All in-person workshops take place at our Edinburgh premises. The introductory webinars and supervision sessions are delivered online.

All five courses run annually. Register your interest to be notified when the next cohort opens.

Yes. The advanced programmes (TAO2 and TAO3) are accredited by EMCC at Senior Practitioner level and contribute the training hours needed for the CTA examination in the organisational field (EATA / ITAA). Physis Scotland and Intact Academy will support participants through the examination process.

TAO2 focuses on one-to-one executive coaching – theory, models and skills for working with individual leaders. TAO3 focuses on team coaching – working with groups, teams and the dynamics between people in organisational systems. They can be taken in either order or alongside each other.

TAO2 and TAO3 are offered at two rates: an individual rate for participants funding their own development, and an organisational rate for participants whose place is funded by an employer. This reflects our commitment to making the programmes accessible to individuals while ensuring organisations contribute appropriately.

The Organisational TA pathway sits alongside Physis Scotland's psychotherapy and counselling training as a distinct but connected strand. TA practitioners on the Physis clinical programme are warmly encouraged to explore the Org TA pathway. The two streams share the same theoretical roots and the same commitment to depth, rigour and personal development.

We are a leading provider of counselling and Transactional Analysis psychotherapy training, supporting students to meet UK and international accreditation standards.

Groups are intentionally kept small, allowing space for depth, reflection, and meaningful connection – not just content delivery.

Each trainee has a personal tutor, alongside dedicated academic and learning support. We aim to know our students, not just teach them.

We actively support neurodivergent students and those with additional learning needs, and we work flexibly where possible to support different ways of learning.

We recognise that students bring rich life and professional experience. Rather than asking you to leave this at the door, we help you weave it into your development as a practitioner.

Whether you’re exploring, building skills, or moving toward professional practice, we offer clarity about routes and expectations – without rushing you to decide too much, too soon.