The Institute of Psychosynthesis

What The Institute of Psychosynthesis does

The Institute of Psychosynthesis, registered as Institute of Psychosynthesis Research Limited, is a UK-based non-profit educational organization founded in 1973 by Joan and Roger Evans under the personal guidance of Dr. Roberto Assagioli. It operates from Hendon, London (65A Watford Way) and delivers psychospiritual training programmes covering transpersonal psychology, psychotherapy, psychotherapeutic counselling, and leadership/organisational coaching. The core product is a multi-stage pathway beginning with a 3-day Fundamentals course (£350), progressing to two-year Core Training (Modules 1 and 2), and bifurcating into either therapy diplomas (Counselling, Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy) or coaching diplomas/certificates. Two Middlesex University-validated MA programmes (Psychosynthesis Psychology and Leadership & Organisational Coaching) form the apex of the curriculum.

Revenue is generated primarily through training course fees, supplemented by a room-hire operation (therapists and facilitators book London therapy and training rooms via Skedda at £12-£16/hour), and ancillary book sales. The Institute serves three primary customer segments: aspiring therapists/counsellors seeking UKCP- and BACP-accredited qualifications; aspiring coaches and leaders seeking APECS-accredited coaching credentials; and individuals pursuing personal psychospiritual development without necessarily pursuing a professional outcome. Geographic scope has historically been UK and EU-focused, with a dedicated US/Canada distance-learning MA cohort launching in October 2025, leveraging both in-person London delivery and online distance learning via Zoom.

The operating model is community- and event-led: free weekly online open events, Café Psychosynthesis monthly gatherings, and alumni referrals form the primary acquisition funnel. The organization has trained more than 3,000 students over 50+ years, and serves as a founding member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy and co-founder of the European Federation for Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy. No external investment or PE/VC backing is indicated.

Name

The Institute of Psychosynthesis

Legal name

Institute of Psychosynthesis Research Limited

Website

https://psychosynthesis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Institute of Psychosynthesis is a UK non-profit founded in 1973 that trains psychospiritual therapists, counsellors, and coaches via diploma, postgraduate, and Middlesex University-validated MA programmes delivered in-person in London and online globally.

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London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: The Institute generates revenue primarily through course fees for its training programmes including Fundamentals (£350 total), Core Training (Modules 1 & 2), Advanced Clinical Training, and MA programmes. Payment structures include deposits to secure places and balance payments before course start dates.
2. Room Hire: The Institute offers therapy rooms and training rooms for hire to external therapists and facilitators, generating additional revenue through hourly room bookings at its London premises.
3. Book Sales: Sale of 'Psychosynthesis: A Psychospiritual Psychology' by Joan Evans, available in paperback and Kindle formats through Amazon.

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Core offering

The Institute of Psychosynthesis delivers professional and personal development training programmes in psychosynthesis psychology, psychotherapeutic counselling, psychotherapy, and leadership/organisational coaching. Offerings range from a 3-day Fundamentals introductory course through Core Training (Modules 1 and 2) to accredited Diplomas and Middlesex University-validated MA degrees, delivered both in-person in London and via live online distance learning worldwide.

Product overview

The Institute of Psychosynthesis offers a comprehensive portfolio of psychospiritual training programmes centred on Psychosynthesis psychology. The core pathway begins with the 3-day Fundamentals Course, progressing through Core Training (Modules 1 and 2), then branching into therapy pathways (Diploma in Counselling, Psychotherapeutic Counselling, and Psychotherapy) or coaching pathways (Leadership Coaching certificates and diplomas). Two Master's degrees validated by Middlesex University are offered: MA Psychosynthesis Psychology and MA Leadership and Organisational Coaching. Additional offerings include supervision qualifications, the Diploma in 5DL Coaching, community resources like Café Psychosynthesis and guided meditations, and room hire services at their London location. Training is delivered in-person in London and via online distance learning, with specialized US/Canada cohorts now available.

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Products and services

• Fundamentals of Psychosynthesis Course A 3-day transformative introductory course serving as the prerequisite for all Institute training programmes and a standalone personal development experience covering psychosynthesis principles including disidentification, subpersonalities, and spiritual awakening.
• Core Training (Modules 1 and 2) Two-year professional training programme with 8 x 3-day weekend modules per year, available in-person or online distance learning format. Includes Right Relations Intensives and LGE components, and forms the foundation for all diploma and MA pathways.
• Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling First-level counselling qualification requiring minimum 100 supervised client hours, 80 hours personal therapy, and 17 supervision presentations. Exit point after completing Modules 1 and 2 with clinical skills training; meets BACP individual membership requirements when completed in-person.
• Diploma in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapeutic Counselling Advanced clinical training requiring 250 client hours and 42 supervision case presentations, accredited by the PCIPC College of UKCP. Builds upon the counselling diploma.
• Diploma in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy Full psychotherapy qualification requiring 450 client hours, 72 supervision presentations, and mental health familiarisation placement. Accredited by the HIPC College of UKCP.
• MA Psychosynthesis Psychology University-validated Master's degree in partnership with Middlesex University, including Modules 1 and 2 plus a 15,000-word thesis and viva voce. Available in-person in London or online distance learning.
• MA Psychosynthesis Leadership and Organisational Coaching Advanced coaching Master's programme validated by Middlesex University, leading to APECS Accredited Master Executive Coach certification. Follows Module 3C coaching training.
• Certificate in Psychosynthesis Leadership Coaching Entry-level coaching qualification requiring minimum 25 client hours and 6 supervisions. Enables students to apply for APECS Certified Associate Accreditation.
• Diploma in Psychosynthesis Developmental Coaching Intermediate coaching diploma requiring minimum 50 client hours and 10 supervisions. Enables APECS Certified Associate Accreditation.
• Diploma in Psychosynthesis Leadership and Organisational Coaching Advanced coaching diploma within Module 3C training, leading to APECS Accredited Master Executive Coach certification.
• PG Certificate in Psychosynthesis Leadership Coaching Middlesex University-validated foundation course for students wishing to gain initial qualification in Leadership Coaching.
• PG Certificate in Psychosynthesis Leadership and Organisation Coaching Supervision 4-month Middlesex University-validated programme for experienced coaches seeking supervision qualification, covering 5DL leadership dimensions and system dynamics.
• Certificate in Psychosynthesis Supervision Two-year part-time psychospiritual supervisor training for practicing psychotherapists and counsellors, leading to Certificate (year 1) and full Accreditation (year 2) as recommended by UKCP.
• Diploma in 5DL Coaching Advanced leadership coaching qualification for graduates or those with equivalent training, focusing on Five Dimensions of Leadership coaching methodology.
• Room Hire Therapy and training room rental at the Hendon, London location including Training Rooms (1, 2, 4), Library Clinic Room, and Group Clinic Room with hourly and concessionary rates.
• Psychosynthesis: A Psychospiritual Psychology (Book) Foundational book by Joan Evans covering Psychosynthesis as a psychospiritual psychology, recommended reading for students training in psychosynthesis and transpersonal psychology, available in paperback and Kindle formats via Amazon.

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Middlesex UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiddlesex University validates the Institute's MA programmes in Psychosynthesis Psychology and Psychosynthesis Leadership & Organisational Coaching. Students receive a Middlesex University award on successful completion. Quality assured by Middlesex University.
• UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Institute's psychotherapeutic counselling and psychotherapy programmes are accredited by UKCP. The Institute became a founding member of UKCP and maintains accreditation through its HIPC College and PCIPC College.
• British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-person counselling diploma training meets BACP requirements for acceptable courses. Graduates of in-person training can apply for BACP individual membership after completing an online proficiency test.
• Association for Professional Coaching and Supervision (APECS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Institute's coaching programmes enable graduates to apply for APECS accreditation - Certified Associate Accreditation for developmental coaching and Accredited Master Executive Coach for leadership coaching.
• European Federation for Psychosynthesis PsychotherapycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Institute co-founded the European Federation for Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy. Joan Evans was the first chair. Keith Silvester has been President since 2018. The Federation supports the development of psychosynthesis across Europe.
• European Organisation for Psychosynthesis Professionals (EPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPA is an organisation to strengthen psychosynthesis, support development of its models, and create a platform for contact between psychosynthesis practitioners across Europe. The Institute directs graduates to EPA membership for ongoing community and CPD.

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Direct peers

• Barefoot Coaching: UK-based coaching training provider offering accredited coach training programmes at certificate, diploma, and master's level. Comparable on coaching credential ladder and global online delivery model.
• Animas Centre for Coaching: UK-based coach training organisation offering diploma-level accredited coach training with international online reach. Comparable on coaching qualification pathways and target segment of aspiring professional coaches.
• Metanoia Institute: UK-based independent provider of counselling and psychotherapy training at certificate, diploma, and doctoral level, with UKCP accreditation pathways. Direct competitor for the same aspiring therapist/counsellor segment in London and via distance learning.
• New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling (NSPC): Middlesex-based psychotherapy and counselling training institute offering UKCP-accredited programmes and doctoral pathways. Directly comparable on accreditation portfolio, modality diversity, and London/international student base.
• Psychosynthesis Trust: London-based charity founded in 1988 offering introductory workshops, foundation courses, and practitioner trainings in Psychosynthesis. Closest direct peer—same modality and same UK therapeutic/coaching training market, though shorter-course focused rather than full professional diplomas.
• Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE): London-based charity offering transpersonal psychotherapy and counselling training including psychosynthesis-related content, with UKCP-affiliated programmes. Comparable on modality breadth and UKCP accreditation positioning.

Broad incumbents

• City, University of London (Department of Psychology): UK university offering professional doctorates and master's in counselling psychology and psychotherapy with UKCP/BACP alignment. Broader academic incumbent operating at much larger scale with research funding.
• Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust: Major NHS-affiliated UK institution providing psychotherapy, counselling, and leadership training across a much wider portfolio. Broader incumbent operating at significantly greater scale with NHS and university partnerships across multiple modalities.

Others

• European Federation for Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy: European umbrella body for psychosynthesis psychotherapy training institutes (co-founded by the IoP). Adjacent ecosystem organisation—not a commercial competitor but a coordinating body that influences cross-border accreditation and student mobility.

Regional players

• Irish Institute of Psychosynthesis: Ireland-based psychosynthesis training organisation offering introductory and professional programmes. Direct methodological peer operating in a different geography; some faculty connections visible in the IoP team bios.

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Customer concentration

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