Couple Therapy for Depression
Accredited Practitioner Training
February 15th, 16th, 17th, 29th and 1st March, 2016
NSCAP – Northern School of Child & Adolescent
Psychotherapy, Bevan House, 34-36 Springwell Rd,
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS12 1AW
About the Training:
This is an approximately 9 month CPD course made up of 5 days formal teaching and nine
months supervision which enables experienced couple practitioners (or equivalent) to practice the
Couple Therapy approved as a treatment for mild to moderate depression in IAPT Services.
Successful completion of the course and supervised clinical work allows accreditation as a
‘Couple Therapy for Depression IAPT Practitioner’.
About the Training Provider:
The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships developed Couple Therapy for Depression for use
in IAPT Services, having been commissioned by the Department of Health to create a
competencies framework for this treatment with Relate. TCCR subsequently produced the
Training Course that leads to accreditation as a Couple Therapy for Depression IAPT Practitioner,
and has successfully delivered it around England since 2010, as well as delivering Foundation and
Supervisor courses. TCCR is currently the only Fully Accredited training provider for Couple
Therapy for Depression.
What is Couple Therapy for Depression?
Based on NICE guidelines, Couple Therapy for Depression is a brief (20 session) integrativebehavioural treatment for depression for couples where one of the partners is experiencing both
relationship distress and depression. It has been developed by identifying best practice in a range
of behavioural and other types of couple therapies evidenced in RCT effectiveness trials. Taken
together these represent good clinical practice in the treatment of depression. Couple Therapy for
Depression focuses on the relational aspects of depression and on factors that reduce stress and
increase support within the couple.
Who is eligible for the Training?
The course is for practitioners who already have an initial qualification in Couple Therapy or
equivalent experience of treating couple relationships, together with two years’ experience of
working with couples with common mental health difficulties. Ideally, they should be in an IAPT
Service, or be able to access their clinical work through an IAPT Service. This training is not for
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practitioners without a Couple Therapy qualification or equivalent experience. - these
practitioners should contact TCCR about the Foundation Course.
Each application must include:
 a completed application form (below)
 a statement of support from a current supervisor (below)
 a statement of support from your line manager (below)
 a statement of intent to commission Couple Therapy for Depression by PCT Mental Health
Commissioner if there is no current provision.
What are the supervision requirements?
Trainees will be expected to participate in weekly supervision sessions between October 2015
and July 2016. This will be facilitated by the training team and training consultants. Supervision
will be conducted in groups and may require telephone or video conferencing. Trainees will be
required to submit digital recordings of therapy sessions as well as verbal reports.
What accreditation will successful trainees receive?
When the criteria are met, the trainee will receive:
 Certificate of Satisfactory Attendance after course attendance and evaluation
 Certificate of Completion of Practitioner Training as a Couple Therapy for Depression IAPT
Practitioner after supervision and assessment of two cases, enabling them to become
accredited with the British Society of Couple Psychotherapists and Counsellors – the Lead
Accrediting Body for this modality.
Fees:
The complete training (5-day course plus supervision and assessment) costs £3,300
Closing Date:
Friday 29th January 2016
How will the application be assessed?
All applications will be screened by the Lead Trainer to ensure that the entry requirements of
qualification, experience and setting have been met. Those that do not meet the criteria cannot be
accepted. Prospective applicants who are unsure if they meet the criteria should contact Gemma
Van Den Bergen, Training Coordinator. Places will initially be allocated on a first come, first served
basis. Early application is encouraged.
When will applicants hear if they have a place?
Applications will be reviewed by the February 5th 2016 and all applicants will be notified as soon as
possible after this date.
Contact person for queries:
Training Coordinator
Email: training@tccr.ac.uk
Phone: 020 7380 8288
Address: The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships, 70 Warren Street, London, W1T 5PB
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Applicant Details (please type or write clearly)
Name:
Address:
Telephone no.
Mobile no:
Email:
Role:
Base address:
Employing organisation:
IAPT service name:
IAPT Clinical Service Lead:
PCT MH Commissioner:
SHA IAPT Lead :
Training Applied for:
February/March 2016
deadline: 29th January 2016
1. Do you have a qualification as a Couple Therapist?
2.
YES
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NO
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If YES, please give details of the qualification level, awarding body and date:
3. If NO, please give details of your equivalent experience in working with couples under
supervision, and of your CPD activities in this modality:
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4. Please give details of your professional accreditations e.g. BACP, HPC etc:
5. Do you have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience of working with couples
with common mental health problems?
YES
6.
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NO
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If YES, please give details of this experience:
7. Have you had training in risk issues, safeguarding and clinical governance?
YES
8.
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NO
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If YES, please give details of this training or courses where these areas were covered:
9. If you have also done a CBT training please give details of the level and dates:
9. Do you require any special facilities to attend the five day training course?
Applicant: Sign ……...........................
Date : ……………
Please return application & supporting statements by 29th January 2016 to:
Training Coordinator, The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships, 70 Warren Street,
London, W1T 5PB or training@tccr.ac.uk
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Supervisor Statement (This may be sent by email separately)
(Name)________________________ has submitted an application for Couple Therapy for
Depression training as part of the national training programme in IAPT. Please provide a
statement commenting on his/her suitability as a candidate for training. Your statement should
reflect current and recent practice.
Couple Therapy for Depression training requires that trainees already have an initial qualification
in Couple Therapy, or equivalent experience of treating couple relationships, together with two
years’ experience of working with couples with common mental health difficulties. They must be
currently working with couples or able to begin immediately the 5-day course ends.
Please comment on:
General competence in couples work
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The applicant’s aptitude for working in a time limited way.
Please confirm that the applicant has received training in risk issues, safeguarding and other
clinical governance areas.
YES:
NO:
By signing below you are confirming that you support the application.
You also understand that we may contact you as part of the selection process for trainees.
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Current role:
Employing Organisation
Work Address:
E-mail Address;
Please return application & supporting statements by Friday 29th January 2016 to:
Training Coordinator, The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships, 70 Warren Street,
London, W1T 5PB or training@tccr.ac.uk
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Couple Therapy for Depression Accredited Practitioner Training
Manager Statement (this may be sent by email separately)
(Name)_______________________ has submitted an application for CPD training as part of the
national programme of Couple Therapy for Depression for IAPT services.
The training is for practitioners who already have an initial qualification in Couple Therapy, or
equivalent experience of treating couple relationships, together with two years’ experience of
working with couples with common mental health difficulties
The IAPT training programme involves a 5 day course following which trainees will be expected
to participate in weekly supervision sessions over 20 weeks of at least 2 cases between October
2015 and July 2016. This will be facilitated by the Training team and Training consultants in the
first instance. Supervision will be conducted in groups and may require telephone conferencing.
Trainees will be required to submit digital recordings of therapy sessions as well as verbal reports.
They must be currently working with couples or able to begin immediately the 5-day course ends.
I agree to proactively support the applicant’s access to appropriate treatment cases and
their release for supervision sessions, and confirm that I understand and support the
requirements of this application going forward.
If you are not the Clinical Service Lead for IAPT please indicate that this
application has been discussed with them and that you are satisfied that they
have approved of the application
Please also indicate that you are in support of the applicant completing the IAPT
minimum data set
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Name:
Signature:
Date:
Current role:
Employing Organisation
Work Address:
E-mail Address;
Please return application & supporting statements by Friday 29th January 2016 to:
Training Coordinator, The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships, 70 Warren Street,
London, W1T 5PB or training@tccr.ac.uk
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