Edinburgh Centre for Psychodynamic Therapy - ECPT

30/07/2026

⏳Final days to apply for our next placement intake.

Applications are closing soon for trainee therapists hoping to begin a placement this October. This is an opportunity to gain experience providing affordable, longer-term therapy within a supportive clinical setting.

Successful applicants will benefit from:
• Free monthly group supervision
• CPD opportunities
• A supportive placement environment
• Experience working with open-ended clients

To apply, you need to:

• Be undertaking psychodynamic training (or integrative or pluralistic training with a substantial psychodynamic component)
• Have passed your Fitness to Practice
• Be ready to begin your placement in October 2026

📅 Application deadline: Tuesday 4 August 2026
📅 Interviews: Week commencing 17 August
📅 Induction: 28 September

Find out more and apply here 👉 ecpt.org.uk/placements

16/07/2026

🎓 Applications Now Open – October 2026 Placements

We're now inviting applications for our next cohort of trainee therapists on placement at the Edinburgh Centre for Psychodynamic Therapy (ECPT), starting in October.

Gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive placement dedicated to providing affordable existential psychodynamic therapy.

🗓️ Key dates

• Applications & video statements due 4th August
• Interviews w/c 17th August
• Induction 28th September

Open to students undertaking psychodynamic training (including eligible integrative or pluralistic courses) who have passed Fitness to Practice.

Find out more and apply here 👉www.ecpt.org.uk/placements

15/07/2026

⚠️ If you’re interested in participating in the next round of interviews on 4th August, please send in your application by Tuesday 28th July at 1pm.

Applications are open for ECPT's Diploma-level training in Existential Psychodynamic Therapy, delivered in partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University as a pathway on the PgDip / MSc Counselling Practice.

Starting in September 2026, the course is taught on Wednesdays and includes a built-in clinical placement opportunity through ECPT's own therapy service.

Why choose this programme?

✔ The only course in the UK that integrates psychodynamic and existential therapy, and the only one in Scotland to offer a major existential component

✔ Work-based learning/clinical placement at ECPT's therapy service

✔ Students can seek accreditation with NCPS, BACP or COSCA

✔ Eligible students can apply for SAAS funding of up to £7,000 towards tuition fees

✔ Option to complete the MSc dissertation year with GCU and graduate with the MSc Counselling Practice award

✔ Small, supportive cohorts with a high tutor-to-student ratio

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a call to speak with us, please get in touch at [email protected].

📩 Find out more and request a brochure: https://www.ecpt.org.uk/training

25/06/2026

Thinking about training as a counsellor or psychotherapist?

Applications are open for ECPT's Diploma-level training in Existential Psychodynamic Therapy, delivered in partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University as a pathway on the PgDip / MSc Counselling Practice.

Starting in September 2026, the course is taught on Wednesdays and includes a built-in clinical placement opportunity through ECPT's own therapy service.

Why choose this programme?

✔ The only course in the UK that integrates psychodynamic and existential therapy and the only in Scotland to offer a major existential component

✔ Work-based learning/clinical placement at ECPT’s therapy service

✔ Students can seek accreditation with NCPS, BACP or COSCA

✔ Eligible students can apply for SAAS funding of £7,000 towards tuition fees

✔ Option for students to complete MSc dissertation year with GCU, to get the MSc Counselling Practice award

✔ Small, supportive cohorts with a high tutor-to-student ratio

Our next round of interviews begins on 16 July, and applications for this cohort should be submitted by Sun 5th July at 23:59.

For any questions or if you’d like to schedule a call to speak to us, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

📩 Find out more and request a brochure here ➡️ https://www.ecpt.org.uk/training

Explore training opportunities at Edinburgh Centre for Psychodynamic Therapy. Become a qualified therapist in the existential psychodynamic approach. Next round of applications for September 2026 start.

11/05/2026

We are seeking a Process Group Facilitator to join the faculty of our qualifying training in Existential Psychodynamic Therapy from September 2026.

This is a self-employed role for an experienced psychodynamically trained practitioner with experience facilitating therapy/process groups.

- Wednesdays, 4–5pm (term-time Sep-Dec and Feb-May)
- In-person in Edinburgh
- £70 per hour delivery rate
- Commitment across the 2-year cohort

Applications close: 31 May 2026
Interviews: w/c 8 and 15 June 2026.

For full details and application information, visit www.ecpt.org.uk/jobs

08/04/2026

We’re hiring an Organisational Coordinator!

Edinburgh Centre for Psychodynamic Therapy (ECPT) is looking for an experienced and reliable Organisational Coordinator to support our therapy service and postgraduate training programme.

The role is office-based with fixed late afternoon and evening hours, ensuring administrative presence during clinical placement activity.

Hours: 16 per week
Salary: £30,000 FTE (£13,714.29 pro rata)
Contract: 6-month fixed term (with potential to extend)
Start date: Mid-June to early July 2026
Location: Edinburgh (Causewayside)

Full details and application form:
www.ecpt.org.uk/jobs
Deadline: Sunday 26 April (23:59)
Interviews: Week commencing 4 May

06/03/2026

🎓 Applications Now Open – June 2026 Placements

We’re now inviting applications for our next cohort of trainee therapists on placement at the Edinburgh Centre for Psychodynamic Therapy (ECPT), starting June 2026.

🗓️ Key dates:
Applications & video statements due Thursday 2nd April
Interviews late April and early May
Induction late May / early June

Learn more and apply via our website 👉 www.ecpt.org.uk/placements

05/03/2026

Train as a Psychotherapist – Applications Open for ECPT’s qualifying training in Existential Psychodynamic Therapy 👩‍🎓

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for ECPT’s qualifying training in Existential Psychodynamic Therapy delivered in partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) as a pathway on their PgDip / MSc Counselling Practice (SCQF Level 11), starting in September 2026.

This two- to three-year, part-time course offers in-depth clinical training, combining psychodynamic and existential approaches to psychotherapy.

Why choose this programme?
✔ The only course in the UK that integrates psychodynamic and existential therapy and the only in Scotland to offer a major existential component
✔ Work-based learning (commonly referred to as clinical placement) at ECPT’s therapy service
✔ Accreditation pathway with NCPS, BACP or COSCA
✔ Eligible students can apply for SAAS funding of £7,000 towards tuition fees
✔ Option for students to complete the additional MSc dissertation module through GCU’s MSc Counselling Practice to get the MSc award
✔ Small, supportive cohorts with a high tutor-to-student ratio

Interested in applying? Visit our website below or email [email protected] for more details.

www.ecpt.org.uk/training

We’re accepting applications on a rolling basis for September 2026 start – secure your place now!

07/11/2025

We’re hiring! 🌿

ECPT is looking for a Therapy Service Manager to join our team in our Edinburgh office.

This 2-day-a-week role (Mondays and Fridays) involves coordinating our trainee therapists, assessing client referrals, and managing the overall running of the therapy service.

If you’re an experienced psychodynamic therapist with experience of supervising trainee therapists and strong organisational skills, we’d love to hear from you.

🕰 14 hours per week (Mondays and Fridays)
💰 £40,000 FTE (pro rata £16,000)
📅 Apply by Sunday 23 November, 23:59
🗓 Start date: Friday 9 January 2026

Full details here: www.ecpt.org.uk/jobs

27/10/2025

🎓 Applications Now Open – January 2026 Placements

We’re now inviting applications for our next cohort of trainee therapists on placement at the Edinburgh Centre for Psychodynamic Therapy (ECPT), starting January 2026.

🗓️ Key dates:
Applications & video statements due 30th November
Interviews w/c 8th December
Induction Monday 12th January

Learn more and apply via our website 👉 www.ecpt.org.uk/placements