About this course

The course is designed to enhance clinical skills for those working in the mental health profession or wishing to work with families and systems.

It can be taken as a standalone course offering knowledge and skills, or as an entry-level qualification for the Intermediate course in Family Therapy and Systemic Practice.

Course requirements include one practice essay, reading logs and homework tasks set by tutors.

 

Skills You will Learn

At the end of the year 1 Foundation level course, you should be able to apply systemic ideas to your clinical work, enhance your knowledge of systemic ideas and have a toolbox of techniques and theoretical ideas for your clinical work.

After passing Year 1 you will be able to apply for the intermediate year training (Year 2).

 

Structure of the Day

The Foundation Year Course (Year 1) is online and runs on Fridays 9am-1pm fortnightly with a break.

The first part is didactic teaching, and the second part of the morning is experiential exercises and paper presentation.

 

Target Audience

  • Up to a degree level qualification Experience of working with families or family context and group or organisational systems.
  • Prior professional qualification in health/mental health/social care.

 

Apply & Enquire

Please complete the application form (downloadable from the right-hand menu) and submit it to nhussain9@nhs.net as soon as possible. Any enquiries should also be sent to this email address. 

The application process will close once we have received a sufficient number of submissions.

Once your place on the course has been formally approved, payment can be made using the Add to Cart button. 

 

Course Fee

  • This can be paid in full, or in three instalments of £600 (payable in October 2026, January 2027, and March 2027).
  • CNWL staff are eligible for a discount. Please contact us at cnwl.step-up@nhs.net for details.

 

Dates

2 October 2026

Time

09:00 am - 10:00 am

Duration

4 Hours Fortnightly (between Sept '26 - July '27)

Setting

Virtual

Cost

£1,800

Foundation Course in Systemic Thinking and Practice (year 1) – AFSP Accredited

£1,800.00