Physis Scotland

Physis Scotland Providing excellence in counselling & psychotherapy training. Nationally recognised qualifications.

We provide fun, fascinating and individually focused training in counselling and psychotherapy. We will enable you to become the best counsellor or psychotherapist that you can be.

Understanding and Treating Shame – is the next TA Deep Dive online workshop from Ben Groves, a tutor and trainer here at...
19/01/2026

Understanding and Treating Shame – is the next TA Deep Dive online workshop from Ben Groves, a tutor and trainer here at Physis Scotland.

In this workshop we'll explore how to engage with the topic of shame and be confident in supporting clients with chronic, entrenched, and trauma reinforced shame.
When? Online on Thursday 22 January 6 – 8pm.
Booking is still open and you can book via
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ta-deep-dive-210-understanding-and-treating-shame


17/01/2026

TA101 gives you insight.
Foundation Certificate in TA gives you foundational skills, depth and relational understanding.
In the Foundation Year you’ll:

🌿 take the core TA concepts further
🌿 explore applied TA in real-life relationships
🌿 understand yourself at a deeper level
🌿 grow alongside a supportive group
🌿 practice therapeutic work in a safe setting

If TA101 opened the door, the 1 year Foundation Certificate is the next step on the journey. We are taking applications now for September 2026 – why not join us at Physis Scotland?
https://www.physisscotland.co.uk/foundation-year-certificate


TA Deep Dive is a Transactional Analysis workshop series for practitioners who want to slow down and think more deeply a...
16/01/2026

TA Deep Dive is a Transactional Analysis workshop series for practitioners who want to slow down and think more deeply about clinical work. Across ten seminars, we’ll explore core TA concepts that shape real therapeutic encounters — including shame, the script system and the feelings cycle.

Each Deep Dive seminar stands alone as a source of clinical insight on therapeutic work. Together, they offer a powerful resource for understanding key areas of clinical complexity.

TA Deep Dive is presented by Ben Groves and is for counsellors, psychotherapists, and trainees who want to:
– deepen clinical confidence
– strengthen theoretical thinking
– and stay connected to the meaning of the work

Coming up in January are:

22 January: Understanding and Treating Shame
29 January: Script System as a diagnostic tool

View the programme (including booking links) here. https://www.physisscotland.co.uk/post/ta-deep-dive

🌱 With a little breathing space after a full first week back, here’s a recap of the Advanced Year 1 training weekend at ...
15/01/2026

🌱 With a little breathing space after a full first week back, here’s a recap of the Advanced Year 1 training weekend at Physis Scotland. 🌱

Last Saturday and Sunday, our two Advanced Year 1 groups came together online for a shared training weekend, held with care and clarity by Fiona Firman PTSTA-P, Hanna Konoplianyk PTSTA-P, and Lisa Cherry-Byrnes, Dip Coun TA, Dip Sup. 🙏🏻🥰

🔍 The focus was the Integrative School of Transactional Analysis. They explored how TA brings together relational depth, developmental understanding, relational needs, and therapeutic attunement.

Much of the learning took shape in breakout room conversations, where students reflected together on how attunement shows up in relationships and explored empathy, involvement, and inquiry as key methods of integrative psychotherapy.🔍

Even online, there was a strong sense of connection, curiosity, and thoughtful engagement. It was a steady and meaningful space for learning, and a reminder of the value of coming together to think, feel, and grow alongside one another. 🌱🙏🏻🥰





15/01/2026

There are many reasons why people sign up for the Foundation Certificate. Do you relate to any of these?
💭Interested in personal growth and in understanding how people and relational dynamics can change
🧠Want to better understand communication or relating for a team leader role
💡Dissatisfied with your current situation and want a career move

The Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Sound interesting? Find out more via this link or message us with any questions. https://www.physisscotland.co.uk/foundation-year-certificate


Find out how the TA101 served as a meaningful step into a broader therapeutic journey in this blog — a step that can tha...
14/01/2026

Find out how the TA101 served as a meaningful step into a broader therapeutic journey in this blog — a step that can that expand our understanding of relationships, communication and self-reflection.

Students regularly tell us how impactful these two days can be, offering new ways of seeing themselves and those they work with.

If you’re ready to explore Transactional Analysis in a supportive and relational space, our online TA101 course may be the beginning of something important.
Read the blog here
https://www.physisscotland.co.uk/post/from-dawn-to-discovery-unpacking-my-ta101-adventure


🎉 We are delighted to celebrate Dr Daria Ukhova, one of our Advanced Year 1 students at Physis Scotland, on the publicat...
14/01/2026

🎉 We are delighted to celebrate Dr Daria Ukhova, one of our Advanced Year 1 students at Physis Scotland, on the publication of her article in Transactional Analyst magazine 💛

Her piece, “Sex Role/Gender Scripting: A Forgotten TA Concept with a Big Legacy,” thoughtfully brings attention to an important strand of Transactional Analysis, offering depth, clarity, and relevance for contemporary practice.

Huge congratulations, Daria, on this meaningful contribution to the TA community. It’s a privilege to witness your work reaching the wider field. ❤️ Also we would like to extend the congratulations to all the authors published in this edition-what an amazing work ❤️





🌱 Last weekend it was a turn for our Advanced Year 2 students to immerse themselves in learning about trauma, shock and ...
13/01/2026

🌱 Last weekend it was a turn for our Advanced Year 2 students to immerse themselves in learning about trauma, shock and spiritual crisis, guided by Norma Mckinnon- Fathi PTSTA-P and Agnieszka Carruthers P.G.Dip TA Coun. 📚

The weekend took place online due to severe weather warnings. Despite the disruption, the group adapted with care and steadiness.💻

Together they explored different types of trauma and spent time with the window of tolerance, looking at what supports capacity and what narrows it. They looked at how trauma affects the brain, and how this links with polyvagal theory and the nervous system states. 🧐

Alongside this, they grounded the learning in Transactional Analysis thinking, including Jo Stuthridge’s model, and reflected on how these frameworks shape our therapeutic presence and choices in the room.🔍

On Sunday, Fiona Cook PTSTA-P, stepped in at short notice as Norma was unwell, and we are very grateful for her support and attunement. ❤️🤗

Heartfelt thanks our students and tutors for their flexibility, engagement, and the depth they brought to the work. Even at a distance, the learning felt connected, alive, and deeply human.❤️🙏🏻

www.physisscotland.co.uk

When clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to think clearly, it can be difficult to know where to intervene.Join us...
12/01/2026

When clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to think clearly, it can be difficult to know where to intervene.

Join us on Thursday evening when our Deep Dive seminar explores the difference between Decontamination and Deconfusion — two processes that are often spoken about together, but are clinically distinct.

We’ll consider how Adult functioning becomes compromised, how confusion is maintained, and how therapists can intervene without rescuing or overwhelming.
A reflective seminar for practitioners working with complexity.

Thursday 15 January 2025 6 - 8pm online. Book your place https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ta-deep-dive-110-decontamination-vs-deconfusion-tickets-1975823781117

10/01/2026

Transactional Analysis is ideal for managers, educators, health workers and anyone in people-heavy roles.

Clearer communication. Clearer boundaries. Better understanding.

The 2 day TA101 gives insight into layers of communication and reactions that are really helpful.

Why not sign up for the next course and see where it takes you
https://www.physisscotland.co.uk/ta-101-understanding-you-me-us


Thinking about training in counselling, psychotherapy or just want to learn more about psychotherapy? Our online TA Tast...
10/01/2026

Thinking about training in counselling, psychotherapy or just want to learn more about psychotherapy? Our online TA Taster Session is open to everyone considering Transactional Analysis psychotherapy — whether you’re curious, beginning your journey, or exploring professional development options.

Its online on 14 January 2026 at 6 - 8.30pm - do come and meet the team, ask questions and see if TA feels like the right next step for you.

Secure your spot soon — these sessions are very popular! Tickets £15 👉https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ta-taster-session-14-january-2026-tickets-1977369544537

❄️ The first week of January is coming to close and that alone is worth pausing for.Before looking ahead, we are gently ...
09/01/2026

❄️ The first week of January is coming to close and that alone is worth pausing for.

Before looking ahead, we are gently inviting you to look at where you are now. Not at goals or plans but instead at how this week actually felt.

What did you notice in your body?

❓More tired than expected?
❓A bit steadier?
❓Still foggy?
❓Or maybe quietly hopeful.

In therapy, we start with awareness.
Your mood, your energy, your nervous system all offer useful information. They are not asking to be judged or fixed.

So here’s a question to sit with during this weekend:

🌱 As this first week ends, what is your body asking for right now?

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