2025/2026 CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
We are offering a range of trainings in
Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) in 2025
All trainings can be attended via Zoom if it is not possible to attend in person
For further information about any of our trainings, please email: [email protected]
13-15 May 2025
Advanced Training in ISTDP (2024 cohort)
One place available in this session of the 2024 Advanced Training in ISTDP with Jon Frederickson and Julie Cochrane.
Torpedo Navy Museum, Auckland and Online: 10am to 4pm NZT
17 May 2025
Julie Cochrane Presents: Auckland NZ Training in ISTDP
One-day training providing an overview of ISTDP with specific application to depression.
Torpedo Navy Museum, Auckland: 10am to 4pm NZT
28 May 2025
Jon Frederickson Presents: Superego Resistance
Jon Frederickson presents an online session: Superego Resistance – Working with Forms of Self-Harm
Online: 7am-2pm AEST
31 May 2025
The First Session with ISTDP
The First Session with ISTDP – Getting Off to a Good Start in Therapy is a one-day training providing insight into how the first session of ISTDP is structured.
Melbourne and Online: 10am to 5pm AEST
11-13 August 2025
Core Training in ISTDP (International) – Block One
2025 International Core Training in ISTDP with Julie Cochrane & Johannes Ermagan. Two blocks per year at a European location depending on the geographical location of the group. Two blocks per year online. Monthly group supervision online
Melbourne and Online
15 August 2025
Johannes Ermagan Presents: A Case of Superego Resistance
The superego is present in everyone to certain degrees and sometimes to the extreme that it becomes the very resistance we have to handle. In this one-day training we’ll explore how to dismantle syntonic superego resistance step by step, creating a pathway for transformative change.
Online: 2pm-10pm AEST
15, 22 August 2025
Deactivating Projections
A two-part training series with Diane Byster.
Via Zoom from the U.S.A.
Online: 7am to 10:15am AEST
16-18 August 2025
2/2025 Core Training in ISTDP
A three-year course provides training in the theory and technique of Intensive Short term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP).
Melbourne and Online
30 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
Core Training in ISTDP (International) – Block Two
2025 International Core Training in ISTDP with Julie Cochrane & Johannes Ermagan. Two blocks per year at a European location depending on the geographical location of the group. Two blocks per year online. Monthly group supervision online
Melbourne and Online
21-23 March 2026
1/2026 Core Training in ISTDP (Aus)
A three-year course provides training in the theory and technique of Intensive Short term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)
Melbourne and Online
28-30 March 2026
2/2026 Core Training in ISTDP (NZ)
Applications are being taken for this NZ-based three-year training in ISTDP which will be based between Auckland and Wellington and online.
Auckland, Wellington, Online
Further training events announced soon
For further information about any of these trainings, and for registration: [email protected]
We offer individual ISTDP therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, individual and group supervision, in addition to one-day, three-day and three-year trainings in ISTDP. Email [email protected] for further information
Testimonials
“I have immensely benefited from her observations and suggestions regarding my clients. Julie has a very meticulous attention to detail about the technique of ISTDP. She has a step by step approach to apply the theory and technique to the client’s problems. She has encouraged me to follow the moment by moment interventions and I have seen amazing results emerge from following up on her suggestions. Even though miles away in India, I have found no logistical difficulties in connecting for the supervision over Skype. I wish she continues this superb work and helps many more trainees like me.”
— Dr Darshan Shah
Psychiatrist and ISTDP Core Training Trainee
Ahmedabad, India
“I highly recommend Julie Cochrane as both a psychotherapist and teacher/supervisor. As a therapist, Julie is remarkably attuned and attentive. She helps each client find their personal growth edge with her warm, understanding presence and productive focus. As a supervisor, Julie has a gift for helping therapists identify their personal learning blocks and compassionately guiding them through to improved effectiveness. Julie is highly sensitive to differences of culture, race, gender, etc., and treats every client and trainee as a unique person. Do yourself a favour and see Julie!”
— Tony Rousmaniere
PsyD, Clinical Psychologist www.drtonyr.com
Author of Deliberate Practice for Psychotherapists: A Guide to Improving Clinical Effectiveness