Brighton - Diploma in Groupwork Practice
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September 2026 – July 2027
Venue: New Road Psychotherapy Centre, 73 Church Road, BN3 2BB:
Please note there is no step-free access.

Course Overview and Assessments:
The course runs over eleven block weekends between September 2026 to July 2027
The course includes seminars, work refl ection groups, large groups, the National Learning Experience (NLE) weekend and subscription to the Group Analysis journal (online)
Assessments include one trial essay, two essays (1 theoretical, 1 refl ective practice), Course Work Refl ection Group (WRG) supervisor’s report and workplace supervisor’s report where relevant.
Personal therapy (not included in course fee). Please see the course Information Sheet for further details.
Minimum 80% attendance
Entry Requirements:
IGA Foundation Course or equivalent training
Degree or entry essay
Group to bring to Work Reflection Group agreed with the Course Convenor
Attendance at a course interview with Convenor
Attendance Dates 2026-2027
Friday evenings: 5.15pm - 8.30pm online including the Large Group at 7pm
Saturdays: 9.30am - 6.30pm full course day in person.
Comprises seminars, talks and experiential groups. There will be coffee/tea breaks and a lunch break during the day.
12th September | 19th and 20th March |
9th and 10th October | 23rd and 24th April - NLE weekend |
13th and 14th Nov | 30th and 1st April/May |
11th and 12th Dec | 14th and 15th May |
22nd and 23rd Jan | 4th and 5th Jun |
26th and 27th Feb | 2nd and 3rd July |
Application deadline: Friday 31st July 2026
There are a limited number of places on the course, please apply early to secure your place.
Full course details, including the dates, fees and course structure can be found below:
Enquiries and applications
For more information and an application form please visit https://www.groupanalysissouth.com/
For enquiries please contact: groupanalysissoutheast@gmail.com ; sueegriffin@icloud.com
