Course Curriculum
The course team regularly evaluates the curriculum and adjusts content in line with new research, thinking, awareness, and protocols.
Year One — Indicative Curriculum
January 2027 – December 2027
1.
Overview of organic and non-organic presentations
2.
The couple and other relationships
3.
Treatment options and approaches
4.
Models of assessment and history taking
5.
Formulation and treatment plans — the integration of behavioural techniques within psychosexual and relationship psychotherapy
6.
Consideration of MoU2 and GSRD relating to PRT assessment
7.
Trauma (including developmental and minority stress/trauma)
8.
Differentiation; David Schnarch with couples
9.
Imago — Harville Hendrix
10.
Risk assessment: Out of control sexual behaviours and relationship violence
11.
Erotic transference
12.
Working with survivors of sexual abuse
13.
Couples in conflict
14.
Working with diversity/trans presentations, including men, women, and non-binary expressions
Year Two — Indicative Curriculum
January 2028 – December 2028
1.
Ethical and legal practice
2.
Inclusivity and cultural sensitivity
3.
Solution-focused approaches to include CBT and Sue Johnson EFT
4.
T.A. with couples
5.
Developmental couples therapy: The work of Bader-Pearson
6.
Psychiatric presentations and co-morbid psychiatric, medical and psychosocial conditions
7.
STIs and anatomy of arousal
8.
"Affairs" and non-consensual non-monogamy
9.
Heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and LGBTIQ+ relationship models vs. dual intimate systems
10.
Alternative sexual and relationship presentations
11.
Critical review
12.
Practice management
Assessment
How You Are Assessed
Three Critical Incidents Essay
5,000 words — Reflective
Research Project
5,000 words
Case Study
5,000 words
Supervisors' Reports
3 reports + 1,000-word reflective essay — Non-assessed
Clinical Placement
150 Hours of Clinical Practice
Students complete 150 hours of supervised clinical practice through approved placements, private practice, or workplace-based therapeutic work.