APT Public Lecture Series 2026/27

When: The Training Committee runs a series of 5 lectures per year by practitioners of Analytical Psychology/Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. The topics are wide-ranging and reflect the most recent work and concerns of individuals in the wider analytic community.

Hosted by: The APT – We hold a series of lectures which are open to the public.

About our Events
We offer a diverse programme of events throughout the year for anyone with an interest in
analytical psychology, depth psychology, and the connection between the inner world and outer
life. Our lectures explore how core psychoanalytic concepts, dreams, and symbolism apply to
contemporary social, political, and personal issues.

Who is it for?

Our events are designed to be inclusive and engaging for a wide range of individuals, including:

  • The Curious Public: Anyone interested in Jung, Jungian analysis, and personal
    psychological growth.
  • Practitioners & Clinicians: Counsellors, psychodynamic therapists, psychoanalysts,
    psychotherapists, and psychologists looking to deepen their perspective.
  • Students & Professionals: Those studying or working within the mental health sector who
    wish to explore depth psychology.

 

Saturday 7th November 2026          

IN-PERSON ONLY

The VII Sermons to the Dead as the Cornerstone of Jung’s Individuation Process: An Introduction to the Text and its Clinical Relevance

Speaker: Katerina Sarafidou 

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Saturday 16th January 2027             

VIA ZOOM ONLY

The Transcendent Function in Nelson Mandela’s Politics

Speaker: Dr Steve Myers

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Saturday 6th March 2027                 

IN-PERSON ONLY

“It Doesn’t Bear Thinking About”: Living and Working in a Time of Peril

Speaker: Rachel Dunkley Jones

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Saturday 8th May 2027     

IN-PERSON ONLY

Bluebeard, Curiosity and Digital Saturation

Speaker: Leigh Money

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Saturday 12th June 2027               

IN-PERSON ONLY

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Fees & Application Details

NOVEMBER 2026
In-person only at St Paul’s Convent, 94 Selly Park Road, Selly Park, Birmingham B29 7LL
10.15am – 3pm

WMIP Members: £95 (or £105 solidarity*)
Non-WMIP Members: £105 (or £115 solidarity*)
Trainee psychotherapist and other full-time trainees’ fee: £47.50 (or £57.50 solidarity*)
(proof of student/trainee membership is required)

Refreshments and a buffet lunch are included

JANUARY 2027
Via Zoom Video Conferencing only
10.15am – 12.45pm 

WMIP Members: £50 (or £60 solidarity*)
Non-WMIP Members: £60 (or £70 solidarity*)
Trainee psychotherapist and other full-time trainees’ fee: £30.00 (or £40.00 solidarity*)
(proof of student/trainee membership is required)

MARCH, MAY & JUNE 2027
In-person only at St Paul’s Convent, 94 Selly Park Road, Selly Park, Birmingham B29 7LL
10.15am – 12.45pm

WMIP Members: £50 (or £60 solidarity*) / Non-WMIP Members: £60 (or £70 solidarity*)
Trainee psychotherapist and other full-time trainees’ fee: £30.00 (or £40.00 solidarity*)
(proof of student/trainee membership is required)

Refreshments are included

Please refer to the application form for further details on reduced fees offered

* 100% of the additional £10 solidarity fee goes directly toward funding a subsidised place on our 2027 Introductory Course for individuals from under-represented or low-income backgrounds

PAYMENT DETAILS
Please make BACS payments as follows:
Account Name: The Training in Jungian Analytical Psychotherapy
Bank: Barclays, Sort Code: 20-08-44, Account No: 03737950
(Please use your name as a reference)

Designated seating will be available at the front of the venue, near the speaker, for guests who are hard of hearing (please tick the relevant box on the application form).

For further details and queries contact:

Sue Harford, Administrator to the Training Committee
telephone: 07789 545908, email: aptc@wmip.org

 

 For more information about joining us, please visit  https://wmip.org/join-us/

 

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