The Essentials of Dreamwork and Advanced Dreamwork certificates (online or in-person) are aimed at practising psychotherapists and those in related professions. In a group of 4-6 colleagues, you will first get in touch with your own dreams and deepen your own process. In time, you will work with one another with the support of the facilitator to develop your ability to hold deep and transformative dreamwork for clients.
The Essentials of Dreamwork (online) and Advanced Dreamwork (online) certificates are aimed at practising psychotherapists. Applications are open to qualified psychotherapists; however people who have finished the taught portion of the CCPE Diploma (or equivalent) will be considered on recommendation from their year tutor and/or the Director of Professional and Academic Studies, or with a reference from an equivalent member of another training body.
The online dream group will give an experiential immersion in a psycho-spiritual perspective in dreams and teach how to recognise and work with the guidance that is present in dreams. The course content will also relate dreamwork to alchemy, which can facilitate a profound understanding of the psycho-spiritual transformation process.
You must complete Essentials of Dreamwork in order to move on to Advanced Dreamwork.
Who teaches the course?
One of our associates (see 'About Us' link at the top of the page) will lead the dream group. We will keep applicants informed about course and facilitator availability. Currently Melinda Powell and Dr Rashon Chowdhury facilitate our online groups.
What’s the schedule?
Scroll down to the bottom of this page for updates to 2025 details. The course is offered as 26-28 weekly sessions in three terms (winter, spring, and autumn) of 8-11 90-minute sessions each. The course starts in January and ends in November. There are no sessions in July or August.
What is the cost of the course?
The 2025 cost for Essentials (online) is £2495 for the year. Costs are subject to change.
How does the course work?
The Essentials and Advanced Dreamwork (online) certificates are based on participation in experiential online dream groups. The groups are focused on the dreams of the group members. Initially the facilitator will focus on demonstrating dreamwork and deepening the personal process of participants by following, expanding and connecting to their dreams. Later, especially at Advanced level, dream group members will have opportunities to practice skills by working with colleagues, supported by the facilitator. There is no written component of the course but you must attend at least 80% of the sessions, participate fully, and demonstrate readiness to work with people’s dreams in order to receive the certificate.
Some of the time spent on the course is used for the teaching of dream theory. However, students mainly present their dreams (and clients’ dreams if permission is granted by them) to the group during the session. The group facilitator works with the students on their dreams. Time is also allotted for discussion, suggestions and questions on the dreamwork session.
Who can join the course?
The dream groups for Essentials of Dreamwork and Advanced Dreamwork (online) are aimed at practising psychotherapists. Applications are open to qualified psychotherapists; people who have finished the taught portion of the CCPE Diploma (or equivalent) will be considered on recommendation from their year tutor and/or the Director of Professional and Academic Studies. You must complete the Essentials Certificate before joining the Advanced course.
Does this course result in a qualification?
In addition to 1 hour of continuing professional development (CPD) credits for each hour attended, you will receive a certificate in Essentials (online) and/or Advanced Dreamwork (online) (as relevant). The certificate is awarded based on minimum 80% attendance of online sessions and full participation, including demonstrating competent work with colleague's dreams in the group.
How can I apply?
Contact admissions@ccpe.org.uk for an application pack. Applications are open until mid-October, while places remain. There is a one-time application fee of £85.
Please note:
These dream groups will be offered only online (see the link above for the in-person version).
The dream groups need a minimum of 4 people to run. Maximum enrolment is 6 people.
Applications are open to qualified psychotherapists; however, people who have finished the taught portion of the CCPE Diploma (or equivalent) will be considered on recommendation from their year tutor and/or the Director of Professional and Academic Studies, or with a reference from an equivalent member of another training body.
On acceptance and to retain your place on the course, a £200.00 non-refundable deposit is required.
Contact: admissions@ccpe.org.uk
Cost, Duration & Timings 2025
2025 Cost for Essentials of Dreamwork Online
£2495 (including £200 deposit) per course. Costs are subject to change. *Waiting list only.*
2025 Cost for Advanced Dreamwork Online
£2650 (including £200 deposit) per course. Costs are subject to change.
2025 Timings (tentative - to be confirmed)
Online sessions run from 10:00am – 11:20am on Tuesdays starting in late January and will run for 26-28 weekly sessions, spread over 3 terms of 9-11 weeks each.
Award
Certificate. Award of a post-graduate Dreamwork Certificate is based on attendance and a demonstration of a readiness to work with people’s dreams.
CPD
The online courses provide 1 CPD hour per hour of group session attended.
The Essentials and Advanced Dreamwork (online) courses are experientially oriented, in that they are based on the dreams of the group members. Initially the course will be focused on demonstrating dreamwork and deepening the personal process of participants by following, expanding and connecting to their dreams. Later, especially at Advanced level, members will have opportunities to practice skills by working with colleagues, supported by the facilitator. There is no written component of the course, but you must attend at least 80% of the sessions, participate fully, and demonstrate readiness to work with people’s dreams in order to receive the certificate.
For more details on other DRI courses please see our drop down menu. The main CCPE website also has information about additional professional courses offered at CCPE.
The Essentials of Dreamwork and Advanced Dreamwork certificates are aimed at practising psychotherapists. Applications are open to qualified psychotherapists; however, people who have finished the taught portion of the CCPE Diploma (or equivalent) will be considered on recommendation from their year tutor and/or the Director of Professional and Academic Studies, or with a reference from an equivalent member of another training body.
The dream group will give an experiential immersion in a psycho-spiritual perspective in dreams and teach how to recognise and work with the guidance that is present in dreams. The course content will also relate dreamwork to alchemy and other models, which can facilitate a profound understanding of the psycho-spiritual transformation process.
You must complete Essentials of Dreamwork in order to move on to Advanced Dreamwork.
Who teaches the course?
One of our associates (see 'About Us' link at the top of the page) will lead the course, depending on demand and availability. We will keep applicants informed about course and facilitator availability. As of September 2024, Nigel Hamilton, Rashon Chowdhury and Debra Deaville will all be facilitating in-person grops in 2025.
What’s the schedule?
The course is offered as 30 weekly sessions in three terms (winter, spring, and autumn) of 8-11 3-hour sessions each. The course starts in January and ends in November. There are no sessions in July or August. Exact term dates will confirmed when places are allocated on each course.
The courses run on Tuesdays 10am-1pm (Rashon) and Thursdays 11-2 (Nigel) and 1pm-4pm (Debra).
What is the cost of the course?
The cost for Essentials of Dreamwork in 2025 is £2770. Costs are subject to change.
How does the course work?
The Essentials and Advanced Dreamwork certificates certificates are based on participation in experiential dream groups. The groups are focused on the dreams of the group members. Initially the facilitator will focus on demonstrating dreamwork and deepening the personal process of participants by following, expanding and connecting to their dreams. Later, especially at Advanced level, dream group members will have opportunities to practice skills by working with colleagues, supported by the facilitator. There is no written component of the course but you must attend at least 80% of the sessions, participate fully, and demonstrate readiness to work with people’s dreams in order to receive the certificate.
Some of the time spent on the course is used for the teaching of dream theory. However, students mainly present their dreams (and clients’ dreams if permission is granted by them) to the group during the session. The group facilitator works with the students on their dreams. Time is also allotted for discussion, suggestions and questions on the dreamwork session.
Who can join the course?
The Essentials of Dreamwork and Advanced Dreamwork courses are aimed at practising psychotherapists. Applications are open to qualified psychotherapists; people who have finished the taught portion of the CCPE Diploma (or equivalent) will be considered on recommendation from their year tutor and/or the Director of Professional and Academic Studies, or with a reference from an equivalent member of another training body.
Does this course result in a qualification?
In addition to the equivalent hours of continuing professional development (CPD) credits, you will receive a certificate in Essentials and/or Advanced Dreamwork (as relevant).
How can I apply?
Contact admissions@ccpe.org.uk for an application pack. Applications are open until mid-October, while places remain. There is a one-time application fee of £85.
Please note:
These dream groups will be offered only in-person (see the link at the top of the pag for the online version).
The dream groups need a minimum of 4 people to run. Maximum enrolment per group is 6 people.
Applications are open to qualified psychotherapists; however, people who have finished the taught portion of the CCPE Diploma (or equivalent) will be considered on recommendation from their year tutor and/or the Director of Professional and Academic Studies, or with a reference from an equivalent member of another training body.
On acceptance and to retain your place on the course, a £200.00 non-refundable deposit is required.
Contact: admissions@ccpe.org.uk
Cost, Duration & Timings 2025
2025 Cost for Essentials of Dreamwork
£2770 (including £200 deposit) per course. Costs are subject to change.
2025 Cost for Advanced Dreamwork
£3040 (including £200 deposit) per course. Costs are subject to change.
2025 Timings (tentative - to be confirmed)
The courses run on Tuesdays 10am-1pm (Rashon) and Thursdays 11-2 (Nigel) and 1pm-4pm (Debra).
The groups run for 30 weekly sessions spread over 3 terms: mid-January to mid-March; mid-April to mid-June; and early September to mid-November. Exact term dates will be confirmed during the enrolment process.
Award
Certificate. Award of a post-graduate Dreamwork Certificate is based on attendance and a demonstration of a readiness to work with people’s dreams. You must compete the Essentials of Dreamwork certificate before completing the Advanced Certificate.
CPD
The dream groups provide 1 CPD hour per hour of group session attended (usually 3 hours per week).
The dream groups are experientially oriented, in that they are based on the dreams of the group members. Initially, the facilitator will focus on demonstrating dreamwork and deepening the personal process of participants by following, expanding and connecting to their dreams. Later, especially at Advanced level, members will have opportunities to practice skills by working with colleagues, supported by the facilitator. There is no written component of the course, but you must attend at least 80% of the sessions, participate fully, and demonstrate readiness to work with people’s dreams in order to receive the certificate.
For more details on other DRI courses please see our drop down menu. The main CCPE website also has information about additional professional courses offered at CCPE.
