BIP offers a Diploma in Psychodrama Psychotherapy, a professional qualification fully accredited by the British Psychodrama Association and recognised by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy. This is a post-graduate level training and takes a minimum of four years to complete on a part-time basis. The diploma course provides a theoretical and practical understanding of the methods of psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy. It is both didactic and experiential, and there is a strong focus on observing and working with group process. Diploma trainees typically attend six to eight weekend events and two 4-day residentials per year in their first two years of training, and slightly fewer events during their third and fourth years, when they focus more on clinical practice.

Criteria for acceptance on the diploma course include:

• Minimum age is normally 25.
• Previous experience of personal therapy, preferably psychodrama (applicants should have 50 hours of psychodrama experience before applying).
• First degree or professional qualification, or suitable evidence of academic achievement / competency.
• Experience of working with people in a responsible role, e.g. teaching, community / social work, mental health, etc.
• A detailed CV, two references and an interview with BIP's Course Leaders, Susie Taylor and Clark Baim, are required.

The diploma programme has a rolling intake; you may apply to become a trainee at any time of the year. Once accepted onto the diploma course, each trainee will discuss their particular requirements, taking into account previous experience, particularly mental health training or psychotherapeutic qualifications.

Click here for course document with full details of the diploma course.