Methodology standards

Psychodynamic Foundations.

The IAPCCT psychodynamic standard sets out competent psychodynamically-informed practice: the unconscious, the relationship, and the frame.

Unconscious

Transference

Defenses

Working alliance

The frame

Recognition & alignment

Reflective, often longer-term work. Regular supervision, and ideally the practitioner’s own therapy, are expected.

Associate Practitioner

Indicative training: 30–60 hrs · Assessment: Attendance & understanding

Practitioner

Indicative training: 120+ hrs · Assessment: Skills demonstration

Master Practitioner

Indicative training: 120+ hrs + 15 hrs supervision · Assessment: Assessed practice & supervision

Trainer

Indicative training: 120+ hrs + 15 hrs supervision · Assessment: Supervised delivery & evaluation

Master Trainer

Indicative training: 3+ yrs post-Trainer · Assessment: Board & peer review

Indicative requirements for guidance. Exact hours and assessment are confirmed by the certifying institute and the IAPCCT Standards Framework.

Train or accredit in Psychodynamic Foundations.

Membership, credentials and accreditation all map to this standard.

IAPCCT

The International Association of Professional Coaches, Counselors, and Therapists. An independent body setting standards, accrediting programs, and credentialing practitioners since 2012.

Standards

Code of ethics

Association

Members across 40+ countries · Est. 2012