Overview

NOW ENROLLING FOR SEPTEMBER 2025

This is a stand alone qualifications which can be accessed by all qualified counsellors and Psychotherapist as well as medical professionals.

Course Content:

This comprehensive training covers:

Core skills for couples and intimate partner therapy

Psychotherapeutic & developmental frameworks

Theories of love & relationship stages

Family law & its implications

Contracting, boundaries, consent & ethics

Assessment & risk analysis

Diversity & culturally sensitive approaches

Addressing domestic violence

Understanding sexual aversion

Psychosexual therapy & common sexual dysfunctions

The role of sexuality in intimate relationships

Supporting same-sex couples

Navigating infidelity & betrayal

Therapist self-reflection & countertransference

Burnout prevention & self-care

Disability, cancer & illness in relationship dynamics

AND MUCH MORE

Dates, Fees and Venue

Dates for 2025/26 are:

21 & 22 Sept 2025, 18 & 19 Oct, 15 & 16

Nov, 13 & 14 Dec, 17 & 18 Jan 2026, 21 &

22 Feb, 21 & 22 Mar, 18 & 19 Apr, 23 & 24

May, 20 & 21 June.

Training takes place at The Training Broker, Swinton, Manchester, M27

Course fees are £2225. We offer an instalment option for course fees.

Assessment

Assessment for the course is by:

10 – 15 minute presentation

3500 word case study

Skills assessments

How to apply

Contact Mushi at

enquiries@thirstlearn.com for an

application pack and further information.