The Imago Foundations course is a two-day training course for counsellors and therapists who are looking to train in couples therapy.

2 days : Sat 16 & Sun 17 November 2026.

9.30am - 43.30pm both days. Includes lunch and refreshments.

The Getting Started with Couples Therapy, Imago Foundations course is designed to get you started with working with couples. The Imago Foundations course is a two-day training course for counsellors and therapists who are looking to train in couples therapy. You will learn the basic theory and clinical skills of Imago Relationship Therapy.

The Imago Foundation course counts as two days of the twelve-day training that you will need if you want to train in couples therapy and become a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist.

You need to at least be in training as a counsellor or therapist to attend this course. If you currently work with couples and would like to learn the Imago approach, this course gives you the basics of the model. If you are not yet working with couples and would like to begin expanding your practice into this area, this course is also a great starting point.

​Course Content

Day 1

What is Imago Relationship Therapy?

The basic principles of Imago Relationship Therapy

The Relational Paradigm. What is it and why it’s important?

Skills practice – The Imago Dialogue Process.

Day 2

The 4 journeys of self

The first session. What do we do when a couple arrives for therapy the first time?

Skills practise – The full Imago Dialogue Process

Who is the course for?

Counsellors and psychotherapists looking to learn the Imago approach.

The course takes place 9.30am - 4.30pm each day.

Attendees of the course receive a certificate for 12 hours CPD.

About Imago Relationship Therapy

Imago Relationship Therapy is a couples therapy based on a relational paradigm. In simple terms, human beings need connection to others in order to exist joyfully. Moreover, getting stuck in our primary partnerships is normal and is just an indication that growth needs to happen.

​Imago Relationship Therapy provides a theory of why we get stuck in relationships. It is also a mechanism to help move towards closer connection. This mechanism is called the Imago Dialogue Process. It focuses on transforming conflict into healing and growth through relational connection.

About the trainer

Ian Tomlinson PTSTA(P) is a UKCP registered psychotherapist working with individuals and couples. He is an Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist and workshop presenter.

More information

If you would like to know more about the course, you can call Jane on 0113 2583399 or email her on info@northsidetraining.co.uk.

"Excellent training - very informative and inspiring". S, Leeds

"Excellent. Wonderful engaging presentation style, Safe and informative." MP

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