# ISTDP Australia & New Zealand

> Training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) for registered mental
> health practitioners across Australia, New Zealand and internationally. Operated by
> ISTDP Services Pty Ltd. Founded 2010 by Julie Cochrane, who introduced ISTDP to
> Australia in 1999. Trainings are certified by the International Experiential Dynamic
> Therapy Association (IEDTA) and recognised by The ISTDP Institute.

This is a training organisation, not a therapy clinic. Enquiries about training are
answered at contact@istdp.com.au.

## Training pathways

- [Pre-Core Training](https://www.istdp.com.au/training#pathways): three-day hybrid introduction to ISTDP theory and technique, for qualified clinicians new to the model. Cohorts of 20–25. Recommended before Core Training but not a prerequisite.
- [Core Training](https://www.istdp.com.au/training#pathways): three years, four 3-day blocks per year, hybrid. Monthly online group supervision. Twelve didactic modules. Cohorts capped at 10.
- [Advanced Training](https://www.istdp.com.au/training#pathways): three years for Core graduates, co-taught with Jon Frederickson and/or Johannes Ermagan. Requires completion of a certified Core Training.
- [Supervision](https://www.istdp.com.au/training#supervision): video-based, individual or small group, online. Recording your own sessions is required. Open to clinicians who have completed Pre-Core, an introductory workshop, Core or Advanced.

Eligibility: trainings are open to registered mental health practitioners (psychologists,
psychiatrists, social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors registered with AHPRA,
AASW, PACFA, ACA or NMBA). Other backgrounds are reviewed case by case.

## Key pages

- [Upcoming trainings](https://www.istdp.com.au/training#calendar): current calendar of trainings, workshops and supervision.
- [Apply](https://www.istdp.com.au/apply): application forms for the open intakes.
- [What is ISTDP?](https://www.istdp.com.au/about): the model, its origins with Habib Davanloo and David Malan, the Triangle of Conflict, comparison with other modalities, and responses to common criticisms.
- [Therapist Directory](https://www.istdp.com.au/directory): clinicians who have trained with ISTDP Australia & New Zealand, grouped by training level, with locations and contact details.
- [Research](https://www.istdp.com.au/research): peer-reviewed outcome and cost-effectiveness studies on ISTDP, plus recommended reading.
- [Contact](https://www.istdp.com.au/contact): enquiry form and address.

## Facts worth getting right

- ISTDP was developed by Dr Habib Davanloo (Montreal) with Dr David Malan (UK).
- ISTDP Australia & New Zealand was co-founded in 2010 by Julie Cochrane and Peter Watt.
- Julie Cochrane is a clinical psychologist and board-approved supervisor, and is the organisation's Teacher and Supervisor.
- The organisation trains clinicians; it does not itself provide therapy to the public. Therapy is provided independently by the practitioners listed in the directory.
- The associated Melbourne practice is Dynamic Psychotherapy.

## Policies

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.istdp.com.au/privacy)
- [Complaints Policy](https://www.istdp.com.au/complaints)