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Applications open · March 2027 · Letchworth
Train as a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist
Develop specialist knowledge, confidence and clinical skills with CICS’s two-year Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy.
Explore the full diploma →For qualified general counsellors and psychotherapists.
Professional accreditation and endorsement
Specialist qualificationBuild a pathway towards professional specialist registers.
Inclusive by designGender, sexual, relationship and cultural diversity are integrated throughout.
Practice-led learningCombine home study with live, experiential training.
Why this diploma?
Take your therapeutic practice into a specialist field
The Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy explores the combined biological, psychological and social dimensions of sexual and relationship health and wellbeing.
Graduates develop the knowledge and skills to work confidently with individuals, couples and multiple-partnered people across a broad range of psychosexual and relationship presentations.
Read the full course informationWhat makes CICS different
Contemporary training for real clinical practice
The programme is grounded in pluralism and anti-oppressive psychotherapy principles, recognising that different clients need different therapeutic responses and approaches at different times.
Practise, reflect and grow
Develop practical clinical skills through experiential learning, reflective work and supervised practice.
Work inclusively
Build confidence working across gender, sexuality, relationships, culture, disability and neurodivergence.
More than a requirement
Why we train together in person
Specialist therapy training is relational. Time together creates space for moments of informal connection, in person skills practice and building the professional bonds that continue beyond the classroom.
Immersive practiceWork with complex clinical material in a supported environment.
Real communityLearn alongside peers who understand the demands and rewards of the work.
Professional connectionBuild relationships and networks that are difficult to recreate through a screen.
The March 2027 course uses blended delivery: 51% in person in Letchworth and 49% online.
Student experience
A learning environment designed to help people participate fully
“This was the first time I truly felt that my neurodivergent needs were understood and accommodated. That made an enormous difference to my ability to engage with the material, my sense of inclusion within the learning community, and my overall capacity to participate fully.”
Is it right for you?
Designed for qualified practitioners ready to specialise
- You are a qualified general counsellor or psychotherapist.
- You want to work confidently with psychosexual and relationship concerns.
- You value pluralistic, inclusive and research-informed practice.
- You are ready for a two-year programme combining study, experiential learning and clinical practice.
Common questions
What prospective students ask us
Who can apply?
The diploma is designed for qualified general counsellors and psychotherapists. Detailed entry requirements are available on the full course page.
How much of the course is taught in person?
The March 2027 intake is delivered through a 51% in-person and 49% online blend. In-person teaching takes place in Letchworth Garden City.
Why is face-to-face learning important?
In-person weekends support experiential skills practice, group learning, relationship-building and thoughtful work with complex clinical material.
How much does the course cost?
The total fee is £7,800 including VAT for the full two-year programme and home-study materials. A £600 deposit is payable on acceptance, followed by 24 monthly payments of £300.
What can I do after qualifying?
The course has COSRT accreditation and NCPS Advanced Specialist training recognition. Following successful completion, graduates can advertise as qualified sex and relationship therapists, subject to relevant professional requirements. NCPS recognition does not by itself provide a route to the Society’s Accredited Register, guarantee a change in registrant grade for registrant members, or guarantee a higher entry level of registrant grade on application to the Society.
Where can I see the full dates and requirements?
Teaching dates, assessment, clinical practice, personal therapy and qualification pathway information are available on the full course page.
March 2027 applications are open
Ready to take the next step?
Apply for the Letchworth intake or get in touch if you would like to talk through the course first.
