
15 Months
3 - 5 Hours per week
Flexible Learning
Designed for Working Professionals
Earn an Advanced Diploma
4 Certificates + 1 Advanced Practitioner Diploma

Advanced Practitioner Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy
The APDIP is a transformative programme designed for experienced psychotherapists who understand the ever-evolving demands of modern mental health care.
This cutting-edge course moves beyond single-school approaches, equipping you with the skills to navigate diverse client needs with confidence. By exploring core principles and techniques from various evidence-based psychotherapeutic models, the APDIP empowers you to critically evaluate, synthesise, and apply them to create tailored, impactful treatment plans.
By mastering integrative psychotherapy, you will not only enhance your therapeutic repertoire but also develop the adaptability and expertise to meet the complexities of contemporary mental health challenges.

Section A
You'll need to complete all modules in Section A
Section B
You'll need to complete at least one module in Section B
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At a glance
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Level: Advanced
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Prerequisites: Diploma in Psychotherapy, Counselling or Clinical Hypnotherapy (at level 5), Healthcare or medical qualification with relevant experience, 50 hours of post-qualification experience, Professional membership of an approved society.
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Language: English
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Video Transcript: English
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Associated programs: Specialist Certificate in Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing and Psychological Trauma, Specialist Certificate in Ego State Therapy & Healing the Fractured Self, Specialist Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy, Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Specialist Certificate in Addictive Behaviours & Psychological Pain.
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Associated skills: Designing personalized treatment, providing trauma-informed care, managing complex cases, offering culturally sensitive and inclusive practice, providing therapeutic support across a range of emotional social and psychological factors, exhibiting leadership qualities, adhering to ethical standards.
Course Structure & Progression
The APDIP is delivered through a series of live online lectures and online video and reading resources.
Students can expect:
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To practice all techniques introduced.
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Lively discussions with lecturers and peers.
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Personal exploration and growth.
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Interactive online engagement.
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Tutorial and supervision for case reports.
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Options for additional tutorials and supervision.
The course is assessed through the submission of 10 case reports and a viva voce.
The Advanced Practitioner Diploma is in 3 parts.
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3 Main + 1 Elective (ABPP for Hypnotherapist) (CBT for other)

What you'll learn
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Design personalised, culturally sensitive treatment plans.
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Provide trauma-informed care for complex mental health cases.
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Offer therapeutic support across diverse psychological factors.
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Understand advanced psychotherapy: theories, techniques, research.
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Gain integrative proficiency through experiential learning.
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Tailor your integrative approach to your philosophy and clients.
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Lead ethically, supporting practitioners and advancing the field.
Course Completion
Successful completion of the APDIP Examination confers the status of Advanced Practitioner Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy.
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Advanced Practitioner Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy
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Certificates for each completed course
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International Accreditation and Recognition
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British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH)
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British Society of Clinical Hypnosis and Integrative Psychotherapy (BSCHIP)
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Malaysian Society of Clinical Hypnosis (MSCH)
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Asia Pacific Society of Clinical Hypnosis (APSCH)
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International Council of Psychotherapists (ICP)
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The graduate will then be eligible to join the International Register of Integrative Psychotherapists and use the title Registered International Integrative Psychotherapy Practitioner (RIIPP).





