The Institute of Psychoanalysis

What The Institute of Psychoanalysis does

The Institute of Psychoanalysis, formally the British Psychoanalytical Society (incorporating the Institute of Psychoanalysis), is a registered UK charity (no. 212330) and company limited by guarantee founded in 1913 by Ernest Jones. It is the oldest psychoanalytic organisation in the UK and one of the most established in the world, with approximately 600 members across the UK and internationally and a small staff base of 11-50 employees. Its mission is to provide psychoanalytic treatment, training, and public education grounded in Freudian and post-Freudian theory.

The organisation operates three clinical channels — the London Clinic of Psychoanalysis (Maida Vale and Camberwell), Clinical Services North (Leeds, covering central and northern England and Scotland), and the Westminster Centre for Young People (child and adolescent services run jointly with the Brent Centre for Young People). Educational delivery comprises a minimum 4-year psychoanalyst training programme (Central, Northern, and Regional hybrid pathways), Foundation and Post-Foundation courses, Introductory Lectures, and an online platform at learnpsychoanalysis.co.uk. Supporting infrastructure includes a Find an Analyst directory, the Library and Archives, PEP-Web access, and the International Journal of Psychoanalysis.

Revenue is generated from clinical session fees (range £5-£120 per session depending on fee tier), training programme fees (£300 application plus £660/year for a minimum 4 years), membership dues linked to British Psychoanalytic Council registration, educational course fees, and donations. The Institute is a component member of the International Psychoanalytical Association, subscribes to the British Psychoanalytic Council's ethical code, and is accredited via the Professional Standards Authority. Its 2025-2030 strategic plan reaffirms its position at the forefront of UK and international psychoanalysis.

Name

The Institute of Psychoanalysis

Legal name

British Psychoanalytical Society (incorporating the Institute of Psychoanalysis)

Website

https://psychoanalysis.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Institute of Psychoanalysis (British Psychoanalytical Society) is a UK charity founded in 1913 that trains and credentialing psychoanalysts, runs low-fee clinical services in London and Leeds, and offers public education courses to individuals seeking treatment or analytic training.

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Product category

Psychoanalytic Clinical and Training Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH)

Keywords

• Psychoanalytic treatment
• Mental health services
• Psychoanalytic training
• Clinical psychology courses
• Psychotherapy education

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services: Fees from psychoanalytic treatment sessions at the London Clinic of Psychoanalysis and Clinical Services North, offering low-fee analysis with experienced staff in later stages of training.
2. Training Programs: Revenue from psychoanalytic training programs including application fees (£300), annual training fees (£660/year for minimum 4 years), plus personal analysis fees and supervision fees as private contracts between candidates and analysts.
3. Membership Dues: Revenue from membership of the British Psychoanalytical Society, with members required to register with British Psychoanalytic Council.
4. Educational Courses: Revenue from Foundation Course, Post-Foundation Course, Introductory Lectures, and online courses through learnpsychoanalysis.co.uk.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Institute of Psychoanalysis provides psychoanalytic clinical treatment to patients through multiple London-based clinics and delivers professional training in psychoanalysis, including a four-year minimum training programme and shorter foundation, post-foundation, and introductory courses. It is the training arm of the British Psychoanalytical Society and operates as a registered charity, serving approximately 600 members and a small staff team delivering both clinical and educational services.

Product overview

The Institute of Psychoanalysis (also known as the British Psychoanalytical Society) offers psychoanalytic treatment and education services through multiple delivery channels. The core clinical services include the London Clinic of Psychoanalysis (offering low-fee analysis in London), Clinical Services North (Leeds-based regional services), and the Westminster Centre for Young People (child and adolescent services). Educational offerings consist of the psychoanalyst training programme (minimum 4 years), Foundation and Post-Foundation courses, Introductory Lectures series, and an Online Courses platform (learnpsychoanalysis.co.uk). Additional services include a Find an Analyst directory, access to PEP-Web electronic publishing resources, the International Journal of Psychoanalysis, and the Institute's Library and Archives. The organization also runs public events and conferences. The ecosystem is held together by the British Psychoanalytic Council registration requirement and International Psychoanalytical Association recognition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• London Clinic of Psychoanalysis: Clinical service offering psychoanalytic consultations and low-fee analysis based in Maida Vale (W9 2BE) and South London (Camberwell SE5 8BB)
• Clinical Services North
• Westminster Centre for Young People

Products and services

• London Clinic of Psychoanalysis

Quantifiable outcome

• New outcome studies confirm long-term effectiveness of psychoanalysis treatment

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe British Psychoanalytical Society is a component member of IPA, bound by its procedural code. IPA is the international regulatory body for psychoanalysis. Members are recognized by IPA.
• European Psychoanalytical Federation (EPF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator at international level for advocating psychoanalysis and advancing its practice.
• British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Society subscribes to BPC's ethical code and professional standards. All UK-practising members must register with BPC. BPC is accredited by Professional Standards Authority.
• National Health Service (NHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator at national level for advocacy and advancement of psychoanalytic practice. Many members hold roles within NHS institutions including Tavistock Clinic, Portman Clinic, and Maudsley Hospital.
• Tavistock ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS psychoanalytically-informed centre of excellence where Society members were instrumental in setting up and developing, and where training, teaching and supervision continues.
• The Portman ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS psychoanalytically-informed centre of excellence established with involvement of Society members, where members continue to work and train.
• Maudsley Hospital / Cassel HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS centres of excellence where Society members were instrumental in development and where training, teaching and supervision continues.
• Brent Centre for Young PeoplecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership managing Westminster Centre for Young People, offering child and adolescent psychoanalytic services from Maida Vale location.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Tavistock Clinic (Historical/legacy context): Historically NHS-aligned psychoanalytic treatment and training hub. Already covered via Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust above.
• International Psychoanalytical Association: World's primary international psychoanalytic regulatory body of which the British Psychoanalytical Society is a component member. Comparable as the global governing body in psychoanalysis, not a commercial competitor.
• European Psychoanalytical Federation: Europe-wide IPA-affiliated federation that collaborates with the Institute on advocacy and standards. Comparable as a peer umbrella organisation rather than a commercial competitor.
• British Psychoanalytic Council: UK regulator/registered body of which the Institute is a component member and whose registration all practising members must hold. Comparable as a professional standards umbrella in UK psychoanalysis rather than a direct service competitor.

Direct peers

• C.G. Jung Institute Zurich: Swiss-based analytical psychology training institute offering multi-year training, clinical practice, and public lectures. Comparable as a heritage depth-psychology training and clinical services organisation with similar intensive, multi-year training model.
• American Psychoanalytic Association: The principal US psychoanalytic membership and training organisation (founded 1911). Highly comparable to the Institute of Psychoanalysis as a sister society offering training programmes, clinical services, and IPA-affiliated credentialing in North America.
• New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute: Long-established US psychoanalytic training institute offering candidate training, clinical services, and continuing education. Comparable in mission (training + clinical delivery) and IPA-affiliated structure to the British Psychoanalytical Society.

Broad incumbents

• British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP): Large UK membership body for counsellors and psychotherapists offering training accreditation and a public therapist directory. Comparable as a UK professional body and referral channel, though covering a broader therapy modality mix than psychoanalysis alone.
• Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust: NHS provider of psychoanalytically-informed mental health services and training. Comparable as a UK-based training and clinical delivery organisation with overlapping faculty members, but operates at NHS scale rather than as a single professional society.
• Anna Freud Centre: UK mental-health charity founded by Anna Freud providing child and adolescent psychotherapy, training, and research. Comparable as a legacy psychoanalytic charitable institution serving overlapping populations (children/adolescents) and offering training programmes, though broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Subsidiaries3 records

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