IPT Practitioner Course

What will the training involve? 

You must complete both parts of the training to reach accreditation: 

Level A: 7-Day Course 

The course provides an introduction to the IPT model and enables participants to gain the skills to begin the Supervised Practice element of the training (Level B) - see course programme below. 

Level B: Supervised Practice 

To pass Level B involves the successful completion of four IPT cases under the supervision of an IPT UK-approved supervisor. It includes submitting audio recordings for assessment and writing a reflective report for each case. Completing Level B takes approximately 10 months. Supervision times can be negotiated and provided via telephone or Teams.  

IPT Student Trainee Experience 

One of our previous students offers her feedback and experience of IPT training and supervision: 

Who can apply for the training? 

Applicants must have:

• a core profession (see list of recognised core professions below*)
• substantial post-qualification experience in conducting psychological therapy
• registration with a core professional body. If your core profession is not in psychological therapies you must have professional membership aligned to your psychological therapies work e.g. BPS, BACP, UKCP, BABCP, ISPC
• current employment to deliver Hi Intensity therapies within a commissioned IAPT service (minimum WTE 0.5)

*Recognised Core Professions are:

• Arts therapists – HCPC Registered
• Counselling – Accredited with the BACP, BABCP, UKCP, COSCA or  FDAP (NCAC), or Registered Member CPC
• Medicine – Psychiatrist or General Practitioner, MBChB or MBBS, and usually PG training with membership of MRCGP, MRCP OR MRCPsych.
• Occupational Therapy – BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, MSc Occupational Therapy, or Dip C.O.T and HCPC registered
• Psychology – 1st degree plus a post-graduate qualification (MSc or Doctorate) in an applied area such as clinical, counseling, educational, forensic, health psychology. HCPC Registered as Practitioner Psychologist (HCPC registration alone insufficient)
• Psychotherapy / Psychotherapeutic Counselling with UKCP Registration
• Registered Nurse – Mental Health (RMN), or Learning Disability (general nursing and enrolled nursing is insufficient)
• Social Work – CQSW, DipSW or BA/BSc Hons Social Work

Who is unable to apply: practitioners employed to deliver step 2 interventions

Course Dates & Schedules

• Cohort 28 (Online) - Start date 2nd October 2023 (View the Course Schedule)

• Cohort 28 (Classroom / Online) - Start Date 2nd October 2023 (View the Course Schedule)

  • Classroom Manchester - Location to be confirmed 

• Cohort 29 (Online) - Start date 29th January 2024 (View the Course Schedule)

Course Trainers:

• Dr Marie Wardle - Programme Director 
• Lorraine Manley - IPT UK Practitioner and Supervisor
• Heather Morgan - IPT UK Practitioner and Supervisor

Course Testimonials

• Just wanted to say how brilliant the setup of the programme is and having everything all within Teams is incredibly useful. Previous courses I have experienced have been quite different in that respect. 
• There is a lot to learn, but the course is well structured and I found it interactive, challenging, and very informative. I am looking forward to getting going now with my clients.’
• ‘Well organised. Comprehensive materials. Great handbooks. Excellent teaching staff. Handy to see case examples, portfolios, and practice skills.’
• ‘Facilitators are very enthusiastic and clear about the model. Questions were welcomed. Combination of teaching methods and able to work in small groups.’

Please email ipt.westmidlands@mpft.nhs.uk for further information