Introductory 2 day Transactional Analysis Courses
Next Introductory (official '101') 2 day Course - To be announced (12 hours in all).
Next Online Introductory (official '101')
This introductory course offers ways of thinking about our behaviour and the relationships we form with others.
If you would like to book a place you can do so using the contact buttons.
Dates: To be announced
Cost: £200 - £75 (non refundable) deposit on booking. Balance of £125 due 2 weeks prior to course start date.
Access: The Link to the meeting (and simple instructions as to how to access the Zoom platform) will be sent to you the day before. You will need a PC (best option), Tablet or Mobile Phone.
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The '101' introductory TA course is delivered by Carol Lucas - Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) and Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (TSTA). UKATA and UKCP fully qualified member since 1995.
smcp is an organisational member of BACP and was a United Kingdom Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA) Registered Training Establishment until October 2025.
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Information on the introductory course
smcp runs two day introductory courses delivered by Carol Lucas - these short 2 day courses are known as the official '101' course or Understanding Human Personality Course.
They introduce the theory and clinical skills used in TA Psychotherapy or Counselling and begin
to show how these can be applied to all human relationships as well as the psychotherapeutic encounter.
Attending a '101' course is a prerequisite for any further training in TA. Once you have attended a '101' course with a fully qualified TA trainer then you do not need to repeat it anywhere else. Participants will receive a Certificate of attendance to show they have completed the '101' or introductory course.
What is involved?
The 2 day official '101' course - online on the Zoom platform
It is open access and introduces concepts that help us understand Human Personality, Psychotherapy, Counselling and the theory and skills underpinning the clinical application of Transactional Analysis.
The course provides an introduction to the key concepts of Psychotherapy theory and practical application using Transactional Analysis as the primary model. It offers ways of thinking about human behaviour, personality and ways of interacting with different personality styles and forms of communication.
The course will be delivered through a series of short teaching presentations, discussion and experiential exercises in small groups (both online with other group members and some exercises you will do on your own during the day).
There will be opportunities to explore your own personality and relationships. It is fine to participate in a way that is right for you and you can talk about yourself and your experiences if you want and if you don't want to then that is fine too.
smcp is committed to high professional and ethical standards in the fields of psychotherapy, counselling, supervision and training.
We offer a very warm welcome to all and thank you for your interest.
How to book and pay
Cost: Total Cost - £200 (£210 for part / fully funded places)
Please email to check on place availability and/or to reserve a place with your name, address, contact details and the dates of the 101 course that you wish to apply for. There is no obligation in sending this form.
Place availability will be confirmed within 48 hours.
If you would like to accept the place please make the deposit payment of £75 (£210 for part / fully funded places - please request an invoice and include full invoicing details). The balance payment of £125 will be due 2 weeks before the course start date:
by BACS - details will be supplied to you on request.
Your place will be confirmed on receipt of the deposit payment.
or
If your organisation is to fund your place (£210), either in part or in full, please provide all invoicing details.
If you would like to speak with Carol Lucas to discuss the introductory course please feel free to contact Carol Lucas at smcp.
Some feedback from previous 101 courses:
''Carol was very eloquent, approachable and explained all concepts in excellent manner''
''Clear communicator, good at keeping things going but also lots of discussion - excellent delivery and fun.''
''Everyone was listened to and was made to feel welcome.''
''Sets a very relaxed and comfortable tone and environment. Very clear when explaining things''
''Carol got straight to the point and always welcomed questions - really interesting''
''Very easy to talk to / approach and made me feel at ease straight away. Plenty of opportunity for discussion. Clear teaching''
''Engaging delivery - the time passed so quickly and after the two days I wanted to come back for a third''
''Really nice way of meeting new people''
