Institute of Group Analysis

What Institute of Group Analysis does

The Institute of Group Analysis (IGA) is a UK-registered charity (Charity No. 280942 in England and Wales; SC040468 in Scotland) and company (No. 01499655) founded in 1971, headquartered at 1 Daleham Gardens, London. It is the UK's leading institute dedicated to Group Analytic psychotherapy, a form of psychotherapy grounded in psychoanalysis, sociology, and systems theory that focuses on the reciprocal relationship between the individual and the groups of which they are part. Over 50 years of operation, the IGA has trained more than 10,000 individuals and operates from 10+ UK training locations plus international courses in Greece and Australia.

The IGA delivers a tiered training portfolio comprising Foundation Courses (introductory, multi-location), a one-year Diploma in Groupwork Practice, and a three-year Qualifying Course in Group Analysis that leads to Full Membership of the IGA and professional registration with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Specialized diplomas cover supervision, forensic settings, and reflective practice in organisations. Course fees range from approximately £1,711 (Glasgow Foundation early bird) to £6,008 (Qualifying Course instalment), with instalment plans, early-bird discounts, and bursary/scholarship schemes available. Supporting services include a Therapy Services programme, a Find a Therapist directory of 85 in-person and 45 online therapists, a Training Group Analyst supervision directory, workshops and events, the annual Foulkes Lectures, and a members portal. The IGA is affiliated with the Group Analytic Society International (GASI), EGATIN, IAGP, BPC, and AGPA.

The business operates as a registered charity governed by a Board of Trustees and is not structured for external investment. Revenue is generated through five streams: training course fees (primary), membership subscriptions (student, associate, full), workshops and events, professional therapy referrals, and bespoke corporate training. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer online enrolment, event-driven prospecting (introductory weekends, Zoom drop-ins), and sales-led referrals for therapy and bespoke organizational work. Marketing is executed through the institute's website, social media (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube), email newsletter, workshops, and bursary outreach.

Name

Institute of Group Analysis

Legal name

Institute of Group Analysis

Website

https://groupanalysis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Institute of Group Analysis is a UK-registered charity founded in 1971 that delivers tiered training in Group Analytic psychotherapy, qualifying courses leading to UKCP registration, therapy referral services, and bespoke organizational training across 10+ UK locations and internationally.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Psychotherapy Training and Therapy Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (62133), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health Screening, Assessment & Referral Coordination (School-Based) (EDAKAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Psychometric Standards, Test Development & Validation Authorities (EDADAFAG), Interviewing & Selection Skills (Behavioral, Technical, Assessment Centers) (EDAAAKAD)

Keywords

• Group analytic therapy
• Psychotherapy training
• Mental health education
• Group work practice
• Professional development courses

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: The IGA generates primary revenue from tiered training programs including Foundation Courses, Diploma in Groupwork Practice, Qualifying Courses, and specialized courses. Courses are priced at various levels with early bird discounts, standard fees, and instalment payment options.
2. Professional Services - Therapy: Members of the IGA provide therapy services across private practices, NHS, social services, and voluntary sector. While individual therapists set their own fees, the IGA facilitates access to these services through their directory.
3. Membership Fees: The IGA provides student membership, associate membership, and full membership with varying benefits including access to the IGA Library (in person and online), reduced rates at IGA events, and membership to the Group Analytic Society International.
4. Workshops and Events: The IGA organizes workshops and events ranging from introductory seminars to specialized clinical modules for continuous professional development.
5. Bespoke Training for Organizations: Tailored training programs created to meet unique needs of organisations, charities, teams, and businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Institute of Group Analysis delivers tiered, accredited training in group analytic theory and practice, progressing from Foundation Courses through a Diploma in Groupwork Practice to a three-year Qualifying Course that leads to UKCP registration and Full IGA membership. It also operates a Find a Therapist directory of qualified member therapists providing individual and group therapy across NHS, social services, voluntary sector, and private practice settings, and offers bespoke organisational training in group analytic principles.

Product overview

The Institute of Group Analysis offers a tiered training programme in Group Analytic theory and practice. The core offering consists of Foundation Courses (standalone introductory programmes at multiple UK locations), the Diploma in Groupwork Practice (one-year advanced programme leading to Group Work Practitioner status), and the three-year Qualifying Course in Group Analysis (leading to full membership and UKCP registration). Additional specialist programmes include the Diploma in Supervision, Diploma in Reflective Practice in Organisations, and Forensic Diploma Courses. Bespoke Training is available for organisations. The institute also provides therapy services through its Find a Therapist directory, Training Group Analyst supervision services, Workshops & Events for professional development, and the Foulkes Lectures as an academic resource. Financial support is available through bursary and scholarship schemes. The portfolio is delivered through in-person training at locations including London, Glasgow, Manchester, Brighton, Turvey, and Oxford, with online options for certain courses.

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Products and services

• Foundation Courses Standalone introductory programme in group analytic theory, serving as the gateway to advanced diploma-level training. Delivered at multiple UK locations in-person and via Zoom for newcomers and professionals exploring group analytic work.
• Diploma in Groupwork Practice One-year advanced diploma deepening theoretical understanding and practical application of group analysis across social, healthcare, and educational settings. Completion leads to IGA Group Work Practitioner status.
• Qualifying Course in Group Analysis Three-year qualifying programme leading to a Qualifying Course in Group Analysis Diploma, Full Membership of the IGA, and professional registration with the UKCP. Available via weekly Thursday or monthly weekend routes.
• Reflective Practice in Organisations (RPIO) Diploma programme for professionals seeking to develop skills in facilitating reflective practice groups within organisational settings.
• Diploma in Supervision Specialised diploma for experienced practitioners seeking to develop supervision skills for group analytic work.
• Forensic Diploma Courses Specialised diploma focusing on the application of group analysis in forensic settings such as prisons and forensic mental health services.
• International Approved Courses International and externally approved courses meeting IGA standards for group analysis training, including courses running abroad.
• Bespoke Training for Organisations Tailored training programmes in group analytic principles created for the unique needs of organisations, charities, teams, and businesses, delivered on-site or at IGA venues.
• Experiential Group (London) Weekly experiential group for personal and professional development facilitated by qualified group analysts, offering ten places per cohort across ten sessions per term.
• Workshops and Events Workshops and events ranging from introductory seminars to specialised clinical modules, providing continuous professional development and networking for students, practitioners, and academics.
• Therapy Services Confidential individual and group therapy delivered by IGA members in NHS, social services, voluntary sector, and private practice settings, including once weekly and twice weekly therapy, block groups, online groups, family and couples therapy, and specialist groups.
• Find a Therapist Directory Online directory service connecting individuals seeking therapy with qualified IGA member therapists, searchable by region across the UK and for online therapy.
• Training Group Analysts (TGA) Directory Directory of senior IGA practitioners authorised to provide the intensive personal analysis and supervision essential to IGA training, supporting the clinical and personal development of trainees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ individuals trained to date
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Group Analytic Society International (GASI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGASI is a key international partner providing access to the Group Analysis journal and GASi events for IGA students at reduced fees. IGA students become student members of GASI for one year.
• European Group Analytic Training Institutions Network (EGATIN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network of training institutions in group analysis. IGA collaborates with EGATIN to strengthen group analytic training standards and practices across Europe.
• International Association of Group Psychotherapy (IAGP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational professional association for group psychotherapy. IGA partners with IAGP to promote group analysis globally and share best practices.
• United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUKCP is the leading professional body for psychotherapy in the UK. IGA Qualifying Course leads to professional registration with UKCP. IGA is a member of UKCP.
• British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional body for psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy in the UK. IGA collaborates with BPC for professional standards and training recognition.
• American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican professional association for group psychotherapy. IGA engages with AGPA for international collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• SCOPEminorOthersMental health advocacy organization. IGA works with SCOPE as part of efforts to engage with external stakeholders promoting diversity and inclusion.
• RETHINKminorOthersMental health charity. IGA collaborates with RETHINK as part of external stakeholder engagement for diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• MINDminorOthersMental health charity organization. IGA works with MIND for mental health advocacy and promoting access to therapy services.
• Black & Asian Therapists NetworkminorOthersNetwork supporting Black and Asian therapists. IGA collaborates to increase diversity in group analysis training and improve access for underrepresented groups.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust: Major UK NHS-affiliated provider of psychotherapy training, including group analytic and psychoanalytic modalities, and mental health clinical services. Comparable to IGA as a long-established UK psychotherapy training institution with NHS-placed graduates and CPD programs.
• Regent's University London — School of Psychotherapy & Counselling Psychology: University-based provider of postgraduate psychotherapy and counselling training in London. Comparable to IGA as a London training pathway into UKCP-registered practice, though operating as a degree-granting HE institution rather than a charity.
• British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC): UK professional body accrediting psychoanalytic and psychodynamic trainings, of which IGA is a member/partner. Comparable as an umbrella accreditor of psychotherapy training with member institutes delivering group analytic curricula.

Direct peers

• Association for Group and Individual Psychotherapy (AGIP): UK professional association offering training in group and individual psychotherapy with referral directories. Closest peer by modality, offering accredited group therapy training and therapist listings that directly overlap IGA's training and Find a Therapist services.
• Metanoia Institute: UK-based independent training institute offering doctoral and master's programs in psychotherapy and counselling, including group work and reflective practice. Direct peer given its comparable size, UK focus, accreditation pathways, and CPD/workshop offerings to practitioners.
• Institute of Psychoanalysis: UK's primary Freudian/psychoanalytic training institute. Comparable as a London-headquartered psychotherapy training institution with qualifying course pathways, NHS-placed graduates, and continuing education for practitioners.
• Society of Analytical Psychology: UK Jungian training institute offering qualification in analytical psychology with group supervision components. Comparable as a London-headquartered psychotherapy training charity with tiered qualification pathways and a member therapist directory.
• Gestalt Centre London: UK-based training institute offering diploma-level training in Gestalt psychotherapy and organisational development. Comparable in size, charity/nonprofit structure, London base, and tiered qualification-to-membership pathway.
• WPF Therapy: London-based charity providing psychodynamic and group psychotherapy training alongside a clinical therapy service. Comparable to IGA in charity structure, training portfolio, and therapy-referral model serving Greater London.

Others

• UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP): UK's leading accrediting body for psychotherapists. IGA's Qualifying Course feeds directly into UKCP registration, making it the credentialing counterpart rather than a competitor — relevant for benchmarking standards and graduate outcomes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InstituteofGA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@instituteofgroupanalysis5371
• Facebookfacebook.com/InstituteofGA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/institute-of-group-analysis

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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