Covid-19 Statement

TA Training Organisation & The Horsforth Centre for Psychotherapy

In light of the COVID-19 situation we are issuing the following information:
Please note: For information on how to protect yourself from the Coronavirus you should always follow the government advice:  www.gov.uk

Ethics, Protection and Continuity of Service
We recognise that there is a potential tension between wanting to offer our trainees, clients and supervisees continuity of service as well as appropriate protection.

As such we are considering the five ethical principles of EATA and UKATA (Transactional Analysis Organisations)

1. Commitment in Relationship
2. Respect
3. Empowerment
4. Protection
5. Responsibility

Above all we want to protect our broad base of clients, supervisees and trainees, but also to offer commitment in relationship and not sever these relationships carelessly or unnecessarily.  Thus we are holding the tension between maintaining appropriate service levels but being responsible and protective – within government guidelines.

As of 6th July the Horsforth Centre for Psychotherapy is open – and therapy and supervision will continue as normal for those who wish to have face to face appointments. Those attending must follow the guidance on entry and exit and must not attend if they are showing signs of illness – ie cold symptoms or a persistent and new cough.

Should or when the government advises greater isolation then sessions and training will be offered using telephone or online methods – (with training by Zoom).  

Practitioners and Trainers are committed to following appropriate government advice should they themselves become unwell.