UKCP and CTA Informal Exam Preparation Group
Part-time | 6 days over 11 months | Exeter
For 2025-26, the Iron Mill College is offering an informal exam preparation group for all trainees who have completed their formal training in psychotherapy and who are working towards UKCP registration and CTA qualification. It will provide support with:
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Keeping up to speed with theory and practice
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Writing UKCP case studies and/or CTA dissertations
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Preparing for oral exam for UKCP and/or CTA.
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Support with completing mental health familiarisation log
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Entry requirements
You must have completed a minimum of four years of training delivered by a UKCP registered psychotherapist and are on course to complete all requirements for UKCP registration.
Course dates
Exam prep dates 2025—26
All on a Friday in Exeter, 10am—4pm
26th September 2025
28th November 2025
30th January 2026
13th March 2026
8th May 2026
10th July 2026
Application process and fees
Course fee: £750
How to apply: Submit your application form which can be found in Downloads tab to admissions@ironmill.co.uk
How to pay:
For initial course payments and deposits, you can pay online (credit/Debit card) by using the booking form on this web page. You can also pay all fees by credit / debit card, either in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, or over the phone by calling 01392 219200
We also accept cash paid in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, as well as cheques, which should be made out to 'Iron Mill College' and dropped in or sent to 'Iron Mill College, Morwenstow, 7 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QT'. We can also accept payments by bank transfer and direct debit - please get in touch with us at 01392 219200 / enquiries@ironmill.co.uk for our bank details or a direct debit form. Please use your name as the reference when making such payments.
Course commencement:
Please note: Iron Mill College makes every effort to avoid altering course times, course commencement and conclusion dates. However, should any changes be necessary, you will be notified at the earliest opportunity. All courses run subject to demand and the formation of a viable class cohort, based on the enrolment of a minimum number of successful applicants. A full refund of course fees paid, including any deposit, will be given to all applicants in the event that a course does not proceed and at least 14 days’ notice (prior to the advertised course start date) will be given to applicants, in the event of a course cancellation or postponement. The college cannot be held liable for any remedy, damages or compensation beyond this.
Meet the Tutor
Dr Briony Nicholls
DPhil, MA (Oxon), BA, Diploma TA Psychotherapy, CTA(P), TSTA(P), UKCP Reg.
Briony is a psychotherapist and supervisor in private practice in addition to her role as a TA trainer. She has a specialist interest in psychiatric disorders and their treatment, in neuroscience, and in psychological approaches to sports performance.
Briony's qualifications include a Diploma in TA Psychotherapy and a Doctorate in Psychology. She is a Certified Transactional Analyst (Psychotherapy) and a Provisional Training and Supervising Transactional Analyst with a psychotherapy speciality. Briony is also registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and is a member of the UK Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA).
