Integrating Psychoanalytic Thinking into Psychology
Module 3
Key issues in psychoanalytically-informed psychological practice
Overview
The Integrating Psychoanalytic Thinking into Psychology course is an online programme, running over three terms, to deepen the theoretical understanding and practice of psychoanalysis/psychoanalytic psychotherapy, as relevant to clinical and counselling psychology.
Module 3 covers a series of advanced topics, offering an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the therapeutic process. In discussing clinical material, continuous attention will be paid to issues of difference, including race, gender, sexuality, class, and culture.
The Integrating Psychoanalytic Thinking into Psychology course is a facilitated, self-study, online programme that includes both live and pre-recorded lectures. The group is managed by a facilitation team, who are available to answer questions and provide guidance.
For students interested in sharing the learning experience with other participants, the facilitators will create small study groups, who can meet between sessions (this part of the programme is not compulsory).
Key Info
Duration
10 Weeks
Dates
Live Course
Every Thursday
1:00pm – 2:30pm
23 Apr to 25 Jun
Recorded Course
Released weekly
23 Apr to 25 Jun
Live Q&A
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Friday 22 May
Friday 26 June
Location
On-line
Contacts
info@icinstitute.co.uk
Fee
Live Course £345
Recorded Course £230
Key Info
Duration
10 Weeks
Dates
Live Course
Every Thursday
1:00pm – 2:30pm
23 Apr to 25 Jun
Recorded Course
Released weekly
23 Apr to 25 Jun
Live Q&A
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Friday 22 May
Friday 26 June
Location
On-line
Contacts
info@icinstitute.co.uk
Fee
Live Course £345
Recorded Course £230
Overview
The Integrating Psychoanalytic Thinking into Psychology course is an online programme, running over three terms, to deepen the theoretical understanding and practice of psychoanalysis/psychoanalytic psychotherapy, as relevant to clinical and counselling psychology.
Module 3 covers a series of advanced topics, offering an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the therapeutic process. In discussing clinical material, continuous attention will be paid to issues of difference, including race, gender, sexuality, class, and culture.
The Integrating Psychoanalytic Thinking into Psychology course is a facilitated, self-study, online programme that includes both live and pre-recorded lectures. The group is managed by a facilitation team, who are available to answer questions and provide guidance.
For students interested in sharing the learning experience with other participants, the facilitators will create small study groups, who can meet between sessions (this part of the programme is not compulsory).
Module Programme – Live
Each week you’ll take part in a live lecture led by Dr Tanya Lecchi., accompained by a selection of recommended readings to deepn your understanding. For students interested in sharing the learning experience with other participants, the facilitators will create small study groups, who can meet between sessions (this part of the programme is not compulsory).
- Week 1 – Neuroscience and psychoanalysis
- Week 2 – Right brain psychotherapy
- Week 3 – Short-term interventions
- Week 4 – Open-ended therapy
- Week 5 – Endings
- Week 6 – Erotic transference/countertransference
- Week 7 – Loss and grief
- Week 8 – Vitalisation
- Week 9 – Creativity and play
- Week 10 – Dreams
At the end of the module, you will receive a certificate of participation.
Certificate in Psychoanalytic Thinking in Psychology Practice
To obtain the certificate, students who have completed all three modules will be asked to successfully submit a process report. Detailed information will be provided by the course leader at the beginning of the course.
Module Programme – Recorded
Every week you will be able to access a video recorded lecture and a list of additional reading material. In week 5 and 10 there will be two additional live webinars with Dr Tanya Lecchi.
- Week 1 – Neuroscience and psychoanalysis
- Week 2 – Right brain psychotherapy
- Week 3 – Short-term interventions
- Week 4 – Open-ended therapy
- Week 5 – Endings
Live Case Discussion
- Week 6 – Erotic transference/countertransference
- Week 7 – Loss and grief
- Week 8 – Vitalisation
- Week 9 – Creativity and play
- Week 10 – Dreams
Live Q&A
At the end of the module, you will receive a certificate of participation.
Certificate in Psychoanalytic Thinking in Psychology Practice
To obtain the certificate, students who have completed all three modules will be asked to successfully submit a process report. Detailed information will be provided by the course leader at the beginning of the course.
Course Leader

Dr. Tanya Lecchi
Tanya is a BPS Chartered Psychologist, Registered Counselling and Clinical Psychologist (HCPC), Relational Psychotherapist, Mindfulness Teacher, and Senior Research Fellow.
She has extensive training in a range of approaches to therapeutic work, with a focus on psychodynamic approaches and relational models. She has 15 years of experience in providing psychological assessment and treatment to adults, families, children and young people in different care settings, including the hospital environment and private practice.
Tanya is a lecturer on the DPsych at City, University of London, and a senior research tutor and a senior research fellow within the Child Attachment and Psychological Therapies Research Unit (ChAPTRe) at the Anna Freud Centre.
Requirements
The course is open to psychologists and psychotherapists, including trainees.
Proof of body accreditation will be required on application.