Severnside Institute for Psychotherapy — Psychotherapist in Bristol, England
Address11 Orchard St BS1 5EH, Bristol, ENG
Phone+441179273898
Websitesipsychotherapy.org
Severnside Institute for Psychotherapy (SIP) is a professional membership body and training institution in Bristol, England, dedicated to improving mental health through psychoanalytic practice and education. With nearly four decades of experience, SIP offers BPC-accredited clinical training in Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. They also provide a rich educational program, including short courses, workshops, and the Fundamentals of Psychoanalytic Thought and Practice Programme, which can be taken as preparation for clinical training or as standalone courses. SIP owns and operates Orchard Street Therapy Rooms in Central Bristol, offering consulting rooms for psychotherapists and counsellors, as well as space for training or meetings. The institute supports individuals and communities by promoting psychoanalytic thinking and advancing psychodynamic and psychoanalytic practice, aiming to increase access to therapy through low-cost clinics and subsidised schemes.
Best for
- Individuals seeking psychoanalytic or psychodynamic therapy
- Aspiring psychotherapists
- Professionals seeking training and education
| Key services | Psychodynamic psychotherapy training, Psychoanalytic psychotherapy training, Short courses, Workshops and events, Therapy room rental |
| Tags | psychotherapy, psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, training, bristol, mental health, therapy rooms, education, counselling |
Reviews on Google5.0 · 2 reviews
The SIP annual Public Lecture given in November 2017 by Alessandra Lemma was excellent!
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