Accredited training
Our accredited Level 7 Diploma in Relational Practice in Mental Health is built on more than three decades of mental health recovery and therapeutic community practice, bringing together academic rigour and theory with real-world experience and everyday practice.
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Whether you work in mental health, homelessness services, social care, substance misuse or another frontline service supporting adults with complex needs, our Diploma will support you to build confidence in working with complexity, strengthen therapeutic relationships and create psychologically informed practice that can make a lasting difference for the people you support.
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Duration: One year, part time
Start date: September 2026
Credits: 60 at Level 7
Cost: £1,600
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What you'll study
Through a combination of in-person seminars one day per week at our Training Centre in Richmond, and work-based learning, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of key areas in mental health practice, including:
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Psychodynamic Theory and Practice: Explore how unconscious processes influence behaviour.
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Human Development: Understand how life stages shape emotional and psychological well-being.
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Impact of Trauma: Learn how trauma affects individuals and how to respond effectively.
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Role of Reflection: Develop the habit of thoughtful, reflective practice.
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Relational Safeguarding: Prioritise safety through relationship-centred approaches.
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Course structure & assessment
The teaching methods include lectures, seminars, and group discussions, individual tutorials, trainee presentations, individual and group supervised practice, and reflective/experiential groups. Over three terms, you will study:
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Theoretical Concepts (Term 1): Build a strong foundation in key psychological theories.
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Current Presentations (Term 2): Examine contemporary mental health challenges.
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Interventions (Term 3): Develop effective, relationship-focused strategies for practice.
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The course will be assessed through essays, case studies and group presentations. ​
Course tutors
The Diploma is delivered and assessed by experienced professionals and people with lived experience including Iwona Munia, Head of Learning and Development, Dr Andreas Constandinos, Head of Psychotherapy, Jalil Kane, Deputy Chief Executive, and Anthony Jones, Head of Services.
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Requirements
No formal academic requirements are needed to enrol on this course but you must be in a formal or voluntary role supporting vulnerable adults.
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Fees
£1,600 for the 2026-2027 academic year. Group discounts are available for organisations wishing to enrol more than one staff member. A Lived Experience Bursary is also available. Please contact us for further information.
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