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Professional Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. This is a practical and theoretical training course in psychoanalytical psychotherapy with children and young people. This course is the only one in Scotland which is approved by the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP). Read more
Human Development Scotland (HDS) is a registered Scottish charity (SC043664). Our vision is for a mentally healthy and emotionally well Scotland. Our offices in Glasgow city centre are equipped with rooms that are available for hire. Read more
Human Development Scotland (HDS) was registered as a Scottish charity in December 2012. HDS was formed to carry on the work of the Scottish Institute of Human Relations (SIHR), established by Dr John (Jock) Sutherland and others in 1971 with the aim of expanding the application of psychodynamic thought in Scotland. Read more
We value our supporters’ time, talent and treasure. We can’t fulfil our mission without volunteers. You can volunteer with HDS in a number of ways. Read more
Meet the Human Development Scotland (HDS) team who work to help improve the mental health and emotional wellbeing of people in Scotland. Read more
Human Development Scotland (HDS) works in partnership with a range of other organisations. Read more
Human Development Scotland (HDS) is a registered Scottish charity (SC043664). Our vision is for a mentally healthy and emotionally well Scotland. Our mission is to relieve mental and emotional distress by increasing the availability of, and access to, high quality psychodynamic and psychoanalytic counselling and psychotherapy for all who need them. Read more
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Our mission at Human Development Scotland (HDS) is to relieve mental and emotional distress by increasing the availability of, and access to, high quality psychodynamic and psychoanalytic counselling and psychotherapy for all who need them. If you’re going through a difficult time for any reason, our counsellors are trained to help you explore your feelings and experiences in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. Read more
MSc Psychoanalytic Observation and Reflective Practice: Therapeutic Work With Children and Young People. This modular course offers an in-depth understanding of infants’, children’s and adolescents’ emotional and personality development, the significance of primary relationships and their relevance to working with these age groups and their families. Read more
The Human Relations and Counselling Programme consists of 3 parts to provide different levels of training and qualification. This includes a Dilpoma (PGDip) and Masters (MSc). The course is ideal for people who currently use elements of counselling in their day-to-day work and would like to take further steps towards enhancing their practice and deepening their professional capacity. Read more
An introduction to psychodynamic ideas about what it means to be human, together with experiential training in communication and counselling skills incorporating psychodynamic principles. This course gives unparalleled insight into the complexities of human interactions and is a foundation for the use of advanced communications and counselling skills. Read more
This post-qualifying Certificate is a part-time training programme designed to prepare practitioners to work with children, young adults (up to mid-20s) and their families and is taught from a psychodynamic perspective. Read more
Meet the team at Human Development Scotland (HDS) who work to improve the mental health and emotional wellbeing of people in Scotland. Read more
Meet our highly qualified counsellors who provide the counselling services at Human Development Scotland (HDS). Read more
Meet our highly qualified tutors who deliver the Human Development Scotland (HDS) training programme. Read more
Meet our Board of Trustees who voluntarily provide their expertise to support the effective governance of Human Development Scotland (HDS). Read more