Staff focus
Emily Mercer
Course lead for Complex trauma: the Tavistock model (D19)
“I chose to complete my psychodynamic psychotherapy training at The Tavistock and Portman because of its reputation for delivering quality clinical services and education. The teaching and supervision that I received was excellent, so I was not disappointed. I got to know the Trauma Service, where I am now a Senior Psychotherapist, during that training, and I was drawn to it because the treatment model aligns closely with the way I work. There has always been a need for training like Complex trauma: the Tavistock model (D19), however there hasn’t been an acknowledgment of this need. Now, understanding of the significant impact that trauma has on individuals, families, communities and society, and of the need for specialised, trauma-informed treatment, is growing – along with demand for this kind of specialised training. Developing such a course has been a career ambition of mine so I was thrilled when I heard about the prospect of the new D19 training, and the course lead role. If you are considering our course, I would encourage you to apply and to take full advantage of all that the training has to offer – from the robust academic programme to the placement in our award-winning Trauma Service.”
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Trust certificate 
Complex trauma: the Tavistock model (D19)
