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Schema Therapy School (STS)
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Who are Schema Therapy School?
At Schema Therapy School (STS), we are committed to delivering high-quality training and supervision for clinicians who want to become accredited schema therapists or enrich their clinical practice with schema-informed approaches.
Experienced
Commitment to Quality
Co-directed by Helen Startup and Janis Briedis - both highly experienced clinicians with backgrounds in the National Health Service (NHS), academia and private practice - STS is built on foundations of clinical expertise, compassion, and a shared vision for improving therapeutic outcomes for those most in need of help.
We work alongside a team of skilled and accredited schema therapy trainers and supervisors who are deeply aligned with our ethos: to provide training that is rigorous, experiential, and rooted in evidence-based practice. Our ultimate goal is to support clinicians through high quality training and specialist supervision to provide the highest quality of care to themselves and ultimately to the clients they work alongside.
What We Offer
- A Schema Therapy (ST) Accredited Training Pathway. Comprehensive residential and online programmes combining workshops and supervision for those seeking full accreditation in Schema Therapy.
- Specialist Workshops. A series of focused one and two-day workshops designed to deepen knowledge and skills in specific areas of Schema Therapy.
- Tailored Training for Organisations. Bespoke workshops for teams and services looking to bring Schema Therapy into their clinical settings.
At STS, we believe that effective training mirrors the heart of Schema Therapy itself - experiential, compassionate, and relational.
Whether you're just beginning your journey with Schema Therapy or looking to expand your existing practice, we look forward to supporting your development.
Our Ethos
At our Schema Therapy Training School and Therapy Clinic, we are dedicated to fostering deep, transformative healing through evidence-based practice, compassionate connection, and lifelong learning. We believe in the power of schema therapy to bring lasting change by addressing the roots of emotional distress and maladaptive patterns.
Our ethos is grounded in the following principles:
- Empathy and Authenticity: We meet every individual - clients, students, and colleagues - with genuine care, respect, and non-judgment. Healing and growth flourish in environments of emotional safety and human connection.
- Scientific Integrity: Our training and clinical work are guided by the latest research and best practices in Schema Therapy. We strive to uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence and professional ethics.
- Personal and Professional Growth: We are committed to nurturing the growth of both clients and practitioners. Our training empowers therapists to develop their skills with confidence, creativity, and ongoing supervision and support.
- Inclusivity and Diversity: We embrace the complexity of human experience and welcome people of all backgrounds, identities and histories. We aim to create a space where everyone feels safe, seen, valued and understood.
- Collaboration and Community: We believe in the strength of working together - building supportive relationships between therapists, trainees and clients, and contributing to the wider mental health community via the fostering of a Schema Therapy community.
Through these values, we aim to make schema therapy accessible, effective, and deeply human - restoring connection, agency and hope.