For people on the ISTDP Health Supervision Programme this is your chance to actually see people outside of Zoom squares and laptop windows! We’ll be kicking things off with a relaxed social meet-up, perfect for catching up with old friends and welcoming new faces into the ISTDP community.

This year, we’ll be delving into the fascinating topic of Optimum Frustration in ISTDP. Expect thought-provoking presentations, engaging video vignettes, lively discussions, and a chance to celebrate some amazing achievements in our community over the past year.

Our guest speakers, Dr Buller and Dr Hajkoswki, are distinguished ISTDP clinicians and educators. Experts in the delivery of psychotherapy in the NHS and for complex patient presentations, They are steeped in evidence-based practice and the short-term psychodynamic therapy tradition. Their direct work with Dr Davanloo and Dr Malan deeply informs their clinical work and teachings.

Reed Hall is a historic Italianate mansion set within beautiful gardens on the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus. Combining period charm with modern facilities, offering an elegant and peaceful setting for our conference.

Explore options for accommodation in Exeter. Whether you want a home from home to make a short holiday of your trip to Devon or a budget friendly option for a flying visit there are plenty of local options to choose from.

Exeter has excellent transport links. Direct trains from London Paddington reach Exeter St Davids in around two hours, with additional services from London Waterloo, Birmingham, Bristol, and the North. National Express and Megabus provide coach services from major cities. By road, Exeter is well-connected via the M5, A30, and A38.