Schema Certification Workshops
The Schema Institute’s Certification Programme is approved by the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST).
To apply to attend any of the following courses, please click through to the course info pages.
Please read the criteria for ISST certification before applying. You can do so over here.
Auxiliary Professionals Schema Therapy Training (Online)
Increased access to Schema Therapy Training. First centre in the UK to offer this course.
The Conceptual Model of Schema Therapy, Treatment Formulation & The Therapy Relationship
Content will follow the Standard Schema Therapy Certification (Module 1)
Trainers : Agnes Sullivan
Dates: January 16th, 23rd, 30th & February 6th 2026, 9am – 12 pm
Case Conceptualization, Cognitive & Experiential Techniques
Content with follow the Standard Schema Therapy Certification (Module 4)
Trainers : Agnes Sullivan
Dates : February 13th, 20th, 27th & March 6th 2026, 9 am – 12 pm
Therapist Pitfalls & Self-Therapy
Content will follow the Standard Schema Therapy Certification (Module 2)
Trainers : Agnes Sullivan
Dates : April 17th 2026, 9 am – 4 pm
The cost is £990* for the course (if paid in advance as a lump sum)
* Not including supervision or ratings of recorded sessions required to obtain certification
Refund Policy: A full refund is possible for cancellations made up to 1 month prior to the start date. A 50% refund can be issued for cancellations up to 2 weeks in advance. No refund is possible for cancellations made within 2 weeks of the start date however, you will be able to reschedule to one of our future trainings.
Space is limited so we cannot guarantee you a place to train. Please note that you will be more likely to be able to obtain a place on your desired training course if you take time to complete the application form in full, answering every section in as much detail as possible so that eligibility may be assessed.
* Students paying through an organisation are required to pay a non-refundable administration fee of £85.
Standard and Advanced Individual Schema Therapy Certification (Online)
The Conceptual Model of Schema Therapy, Treatment Formulation & The Therapy Relationship
Trainers : Agnes Sullivan
Dates: January 16th, 23rd, 30th & February 6th 2026, 9 am – 12 pm
Case Conceptualisation, Cognitive & Experiential Techniques
Content will follow the Standard Schema Therapy Certification (Module 4)
Trainers : Agnes Sullivan
Dates: February 13th, 20th, 27th & March 6th 2026, 9 am – 12 pm
Specific Treatment Populations I (BPD & Mode Work), Specific Treatment Populations II (NPD, Cluster C)
Content will follow the Standard Schema Therapy Certification (Module 2)
Trainers : Agnes Sullivan
Dates: March 13th, 20th, 27th & April 10th 2026, 9 am – 12 pm
Therapist Pitfalls & Self-Therapy
Trainers : Agnes Sullivan
Dates: April 17th 2026, 9 am – 4 pm
The cost is £1,350.00* for the course (if paid in advance as a lump sum)
* Not including supervision or ratings of recorded sessions required to obtain certification.
Refund Policy: A full refund is possible for cancellations made up to 1 month prior to the start date. A 50% refund can be issued for cancellations up to 2 weeks of the start date however, you will be able to reschedule to one of our future trainings.
Space is limited so we cannot guarantee you a place to train. Please note that you will be more likely to be able to obtain a place on your desired training course if you take time to complete the application form in full, answering every section in as much detail as possible so that eligibility may be assessed.
* Students paying through an organisation are required to pay a non-refundable administration fee of £85.
Group Schema Therapy Certification (In Person)
Part 1: Group Basics, GST Competencies, Co-therapist Collaboration, Balancing Structure and Flexibility, Attachment and Security, Group Cohesiveness
Trainers : Agnes Sullivan
Dates: Saturday 18th October 2025, 9:30am-4:30pm
Part 2: Development of Modes, Working Through Coping Modes, Emphatic Confrontation in Groups
Trainers: Agnes Sullivan
Dates: Sunday 19th October 2025, 9:30am-4:30pm
Part 3: Client Impasses, Group Interventions for Child, and Good Parent, and Dysfunctional Parent Modes
Trainers: Agnes Sullivan
Dates: Tuesday 21st October 2025, 9:30am-4:30pm
Part 4: Therapist Pitfalls, Triggers and Reactions to Presenting Modes in Groups, Practising the Group Facilitator Role
Trainers: Agnes Sullivan
Dates: Wednesday 22nd October 2025, 9:30am-4:30pm
Cost is £845.00 for Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 together (if paid in advance as a lump sum)
Refund Policy: A full refund is possible for cancellations made up to 1 month prior to the start date. A 50% refund can be issued for cancellations up to 2 weeks of the start date, however you will be able to reschedule to one of our future trainings.
We recommend submitting your application by 5th September. Space is limited, and admission is on a first come, first serve basis. We cannot guarantee you a place to train. Please note that you will be more likely to be able to obtain a place on your desired training course if you take time to complete the application form in full, answering every section in as much detail as possible so that eligibility may be assessed.
* Students paying through an organisation are required to pay a non-refundable administration fee of £85.
Masterclass: Experiencing Schema Therapy from the Inside Out
A master class in self reflection and self practice.
Duration : 1 day
Trainer : Ida Shaw & Joan Farrell
Dates : Next course dates TBC
Cost : £165.00 + Booking fee
Child and Adolescent Schema Therapy Certification
Workshop 1 – Introductory workshop + Schema Therapy for Children and Adolescents
Workshop 2 – Schema Therapy working with Children and Parents
Workshop 3 – Helping Parents and Children work through mode clashes and survive adolescence.
Workshop 4 – Case Conceptualisation
Special Workshops
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy: Healing Relationships and Promoting Resilience
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) is an attachment-based approach combining systemic and experiential interventions, which is the foundation in helping parents and children who are struggling with remaining securely attached.
Trainer : Gail Palmer RMFT, MSW
Location : Resource for London, 356 Holloway Rd, London N7 6PA
Dates : TBD
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy: Level 2
Advanced training in EFFT.
Trainer : Gail Palmer RMFT, MSW
Dates : TBD
Understanding and Healing the Enmeshment / Underdeveloped Self Schema
From Merging & Disconnection to Autonomy & Attachment. A 2 day workshop specifically on the Enmeshment and Underdeveloped Self Schema.
Trainer : Jeff Conway, LCSW
Location : Resource for London, 356 Holloway Rd, London N7 6PA
Dates : Next course dates TBD
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Notes and FAQs
- Unless otherwise stated, training will take place online via Zoom.
- The Schema Therapy Institute reserves the right to change the dates, for reasons of inclement weather.
- If payment is being made by an NHS Trust, payment arrangements should be confirmed in advance with the trust.
- If the chosen course has a certification element, all training days must be attended.
- Discounts for group bookings (3 or more) are available. Please call to discuss.
- Individual Schema Therapy Certification is not a pre-requisite for participants wishing to register for Group or Child and Adolescent Schema Therapy Certification training at the Schema Therapy Institute. A minimum of 12 hours of prior knowledge of Schema Therapy training is required, as evidenced on brief course application letter
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