About

Established in 1987, the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (SPTI) is a not for profit educational organisation specialising in training counsellors and psychotherapists. We offer professional and academic qualifications, ranging from introductory to masters level. Our graduates can achieve both accreditation and registration with the top national counselling and psychotherapy organisations in the UK and either a BSc (Hons) or a Masters degree.

Our mission is to provide a wide range of courses all of which combine academic rigour with high standards for clinical practice. We are committed to high quality training in terms of professional and ethical standards, research and innovation; and to providing opportunities for learning that will enable both our students and our graduates to further their personal growth, professional development and healthy engagement with society, allowing them to play a significant role in enhancing the lives of their clients.

Our MSc graduates are eligible for UKCP registration. Graduates of the BSc (Hons) course are eligible to apply for BACP accreditation upon completion of their clinical component.

Courses Offered

• MSc Person-Centred and Experiential Psychotherapy (Years 2-4 validated and final MSc degree awarded by Staffordshire University)
• MSc Integrative Psychotherapy (Years 2-4 validated with the final MSc degree awarded by Staffordshire University)