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Explore information about our specialist Level 7 programmes, entry requirements, accreditation, teaching, placements, fees and international study arrangements.
IoPP provides advanced specialist and professional education for qualified practitioners.
Our purpose, professional focus and training locations.
The Institute of Psychosexual Psychotherapy (IoPP) provides postgraduate professional education in psychosexual and relationship psychotherapy, advanced psychotherapy practice and forensic sexology. IoPP also hosts the Sexology and Psychotherapy Applied Research Centre (SPARC).
IoPP advances psychosexual therapies and related specialisms through high-quality education, rigorous research, reflective clinical practice and inclusive professional development.
IoPP has a Nottingham campus at Triumph Road, Jubilee Centre, University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Nottingham NG7 2TU. Our Greenwich campus launches in January 2027 at The Deborah Ubee Trust, 20 Egerton Drive, Greenwich, London SE10 8JS.
An overview of our specialist Level 7 programmes and professional routes.
IoPP offers three programmes: the Level 7 Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Psychotherapy; the Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy Practice; and the Level 7 Diploma in Forensic Sexology. Applications are open for the January 2027 intakes.
This two-year, part-time qualifying diploma is for practising talk therapists who wish to specialise in psychosexual and relationship psychotherapy. It includes 20 taught modules, monthly online group supervision and reflective process, and a 150-hour supervised clinical placement. The January 2027 Nottingham cohort meets in person on Sundays, while the Greenwich cohort meets in person on Saturdays.
This one-year, part-time diploma is for qualified psychosexual and relationship therapists seeking to develop advanced clinical practice and research capability. It is delivered entirely through live online teaching, seminars and supervision. Applications are open for the January 2027 intake.
This one-year, part-time specialist diploma is for qualified talk therapists who want to develop expertise in assessing, managing and treating problematic, harmful or offending sexual and relational behaviours. It comprises 12 weekend modules, with eight weekends delivered in person and four live online, plus 60 hours of supervised forensic and psychosexual clinical practice. Applications are open for the January 2027 intake.
The Level 7 Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Psychotherapy is a COSRT-accredited professional qualification. IoPP will make accreditation claims for other programmes only after formal written confirmation has been received.
Successful graduates of the qualifying Level 7 Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Psychotherapy can apply for COSRT registration as Psychosexual and Relationship Therapists. The Advanced Diploma is designed to support appropriately qualified clinicians progressing towards COSRT accreditation and UKCP registration, subject to completing all applicable clinical-hour, practice and external professional-body requirements.
Entry requirements, application routes and supporting information.
Applicants must have completed training that qualifies them to practise as talk therapists and hold appropriate professional registration that confers the right to practise in the UK, such as registration with BACP, NCPS, HCPC, BABCP or UKCP, or hold an appropriate international equivalent.
Applicants must be qualified Psychosexual and Relationship Therapists. The programme is intended for COSRT Registered Members progressing towards Accredited Membership, or COSRT-accredited clinicians seeking the advanced research and practice requirements associated with progression towards UKCP registration.
Applications are submitted through IoPP’s online application form. Applicants select their programme and, for the qualifying diploma, their preferred Nottingham or Greenwich campus. Applicants may also email info@instituteofpsychosexualpsychotherapy.org to request a Word version of the application form if they prefer.
Applicants will typically need a current CV, qualification details or academic transcripts, evidence of professional registration, references and a personal statement explaining their experience, professional goals and interest in the programme.
Faculty expertise, placement support and programme fees.
IoPP’s faculty includes experienced clinicians, educators, medical practitioners, supervisors and researchers with expertise across psychosexual and relationship psychotherapy, clinical sexology, sexual medicine, diversity, trauma, research and complex clinical practice.
Students receive academic and clinical guidance, supervision, reflective support and access to an inclusive professional learning community. For qualifying-diploma placements, IoPP provides access to a network of more than 70 national service providers and has direct links with selected placement organisations. IoPP supports students to identify suitable opportunities, but each student is responsible for applying for, securing and maintaining an approved placement.
The total fee for the Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy Practice is £1,850, payable as a £150 deposit followed by 10 monthly payments of £170. Full fee information for every programme is provided on its individual course page.
Further learning, enquiries and arrangements for international students.
Yes. The IoPP blog publishes educational articles, research updates and professional reflections on psychosexual and relationship psychotherapy, diversity, ethics, clinical practice and related specialisms.
Email info@instituteofpsychosexualpsychotherapy.org or use the website’s Contact page for course information, entry-requirement questions and application support.
Yes. Eligible international students may join the qualifying Level 7 Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Psychotherapy fully online through COSRT’s special dispensation and will follow the Nottingham Sunday cohort and associated Tuesday-evening sessions. The Advanced Diploma is delivered fully online. International applicants to the Forensic Sexology diploma must attend its eight in-person weekends in the UK. Qualifying-diploma students may complete their 150-hour clinical placement in their home country where the placement and supervision arrangements are approved by IoPP and meet the course and COSRT requirements.
Contact IoPP for course information, entry-requirement questions or application support.