Some Psychotherapist Applications (anonymised)
(MC = Membership Committee)
HR – not accredited by AHPP.
2007-2008
HIPS course (newly accredited course); some prior dialogue re training; applied to
AHPP after certificate but before diploma; was advised it was a promising application
but premature & further year’s practice needed; a meeting to discuss this was offered
(HR is an Associate).
HR rejected response stating had now gained UKCP registration from the HIPS
organisation.
CM – not accredited by AHPP.
2008
Non-HIPS courses. From pre-discussions he provided detailed course info. MC
decided that training hours totalled enough but was bitty and not an “in-depth
psychotherapy training”, confirmed by case study not reflecting adequate training, nor
the large amount of own therapy. Agreed to do written work & MHFP. Application
rejected & advice given.
CW1 - accredited by AHPP.
2007-2008
HIPS & non-HIPS courses. From pre-discussions he provided some course info.
Accredited on condition completes written work within next year; CW then supplied
the written work which was accepted as of high standard.
CW2 – not accredited by AHPP. 2007
Non-HIPS courses. From pre-discussions he provided detailed course; training was
assessed as inadequate (as psychotherapy training), confirmed by case study; too little
own therapy; questionable humanistic orientation. Applicant (an Associate)
responded questioning assessment. MC maintained its assessment. MC minutes
include a general reflection on how assessments are conducted.
MH – not accredited by AHPP.
2004
HIPS & non-HIPS courses. Assessed as mainly non-psychotherapy training.
CE – not accredited by AHPP.
2005-2006
HIPS course. Initially rejected as inadequate training, and marginal case study;
appealed to HIPS and was allowed a second application. HIPS trainer replied (2nd
time of asking) that CE’s case study had twice been failed; we consulted Ext Modr,
who had slightly more assessment. Application rejected, with applicant dissatisfied
we’d contact her HIPS training organisation. Excerpt from the MC minutes give best
summary of this long case.
KC - accredited by AHPP.
2008
Non-HIPS courses known to Membership Committee.
Accredited on condition completes written work within next year.