Our Philosophy

We are passionate about the unfolding of human potential and the possibility for each person to grow as an individual and a practitioner. We support this through an embodied, relational approach to learning which recognises that we are shaped by and develop in relationship with others.

We support each student’s development through experiential learning processes, creating space for group process and a deep belief in self enquiry. This is why we require all students to be in weekly counselling or psychotherapy throughout the duration of the training.

Our training is based on a Humanistic and Integrative approach. The Humanistic traditions honour and believe in the full potential and integrity of all people. The emphasise is on authentic experience, attention to mind, body and spirit, presence and a real relationship between client and counsellor/psychotherapist.

“Integrative” means that we bring in other perspectives that are congruent with our humanistic stance. We include various psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theorists, including post modern contemporary approaches, to explore the ways in which early childhood experiences shape us. These approaches help towards an understanding of how human beings become who they are, and how trauma and deprivation can affect our sense of self. Intersubjective perspectives also emphasise how the relationship between practitioner and client can provide a context to explore early experiences and discover new ways of relating.