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David

Student on Introduction to counselling and psychotherapy (D12) and Psychodynamic reflective practice in mental health (D65)

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Introduction to counselling and psychotherapy (D12) course, which I finished last year. The lecture themes and reading material developed on each other week to week. I was able to learn in a supportive environment, with the opportunity to discuss the materials with my peers and learn from each other as well as from the seminar leaders. I found the approach to learning through experience allowed me to really “get” and understand the information in a fresh way. All in, I thought the teaching standard was first class and it has really opened up an exciting future path for me. I am now on the Psychodynamic reflective practice in mental health (D65) course, which I have found to be supportive, explorative and excellent.

Lots of things have surprised me at the Trust. I wasn’t expecting such an experiential way of learning, which has been a real joy. Learning through experience, trying and discussion is so much more interesting than just learning from a book. Also, I volunteer in the community to support my learning and it really surprised me how much I would learn from this. I thought it would just be a sort of thing I had to do alongside my reading, but actually it has allowed for really valuable life experiences that I never would have had otherwise. To anyone thinking of applying to study at The Tavistock and Portman, I would say: Go for it, it’s a fantastic place. Go to an open day, it’s a fantastic resource for experiencing the Trust. Ask questions, even if they sound silly to you, just ask and find out!”

David
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