Writing a Strong Psychotherapy Case Study
Online CPD Workshop for UKCP, CTA, Humanistic & Integrative Trainees
Preparing your psychotherapy case study can feel overwhelming. Many trainees struggle not because they lack clinical ability, but because they are unclear about what examiners are actually looking for — and how to present their work in a coherent, convincing and relational way.
Led by Alistair Berlin, this practical online workshop offers clear, clinically grounded guidance for trainees preparing for CTA or UKCP psychotherapy case studies, as well as earlier-stage trainees who want to strengthen their understanding of case study writing from the outset.
Although rooted in Transactional Analysis psychotherapy, the principles explored are equally relevant to trainees from humanistic and integrative psychotherapy trainings.
Workshop Dates
Saturday 14th November 2026, 9am–1pm
Saturday 28th November 2026, 9am–1pm
Participants attend one workshop date only.
Fees
£50 standard rate
£45 early-bird rate (available until August)
Booking
To book a place, email alistairberlin@gmail.com or click the button below:
What We Will Explore
Across the workshop, we will look at:
Common case study pitfalls and how to avoid them
Creating a coherent through-line from diagnosis, formulation and treatment planning to contracting and intervention
Demonstrating Deconfusion in a clear and convincing way
What makes a case study genuinely relational
Using clinical examples to demonstrate ethical practice and awareness of intersectionality
How and when to include your own therapeutic process
Using transcripts effectively to evidence therapeutic work and support your analysis
The factors that often distinguish stronger case studies from weaker ones
There will also be plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion throughout. Participants are warmly encouraged to bring any case study dilemmas, uncertainties or stuck points they are currently grappling with.
Who Is This Workshop For?
This workshop is suitable for:
CTA psychotherapy trainees
UKCP psychotherapy trainees
Humanistic and integrative psychotherapy trainees
Earlier-stage trainees wanting a clearer understanding of case study expectations
Therapists returning to academic writing after time away
All levels welcome.
About the Trainer
Alistair Berlin holds a PGCert in Higher Education (Teaching Counselling and Psychotherapy), is a PTSTA, UKCP-accredited psychotherapist and supervisor, and a published academic author.
He has taught at Metanoia and the Link Centre and has supported many trainees in successfully completing psychotherapy case studies.
His teaching style is practical, relational, thoughtful and direct, with a strong focus on helping trainees translate complex clinical work into clear and effective written material.
Workshop Format
Online via Zoom
Two separate workshop dates available
Participants attend one date only
Two 90-minute teaching sessions
Interactive teaching with opportunities for questions throughout
Cancellation Policy
Tickets are non-refundable.
If the workshop is cancelled by the organiser, participants will receive a full refund or the option to transfer to an alternative date.
If you are unable to attend after booking, you are welcome to transfer your place to another person by prior arrangement.
Questions?
If you are unsure whether the workshop is suitable for your stage of training, or have any practical questions before booking, please feel free to get in touch by email: alistairberlin@gmail.com