CTA Examination Preparation Group
12 days over 8 modules
Dave Spenceley TSTA including one day co-
The contract for this group is that each session will focus on CTA exam preparation in the psychotherapy or counselling field.
In advance of each group meeting the members are invited to send:
- Transcripts of client work with “front sheets”
- Excerpts from their written exams for feedback prior to the workshop.
Entry requirements:
- A commitment to taking the CTA examination.
- A valid EATA training contract.
- A minimum of 75 % of the EATA requirements for the CTA examination.
- A YTCi diploma or equivalent.
In 2024 the group will meet for 7 modules and 12 days, arranged to maximise the time spent in person.
- Participants commit to being in the group until they pass their CTA examination or for a minimum of one year.
- Following their success the member will return to the group one more time to celebrate together.
Dates for 2023: Times -
- October -
Tuesday 31 online with Uta Höhl TSTA-C - December -
Monday / Tuesday 4 / 5th in person
2024 Dates: (7 meetings = 12 days)
- Feb 13 /14 -
in person - April 16/17 -
in person - May 15 -
online - June 11 / 12 -
in person - Sep 17 / 18 -
in person - Nov 19 online
- Dec 10 / 11 in person
Costs: For those in Romania who are self funding: the fee is 6500 Ron Payable for / 8 modules / 12 days.
- This can be paid by 10 instalments if agreed in advance with YTCi in which case the fee is 6500 Ron. (10 x 6500 Ron -
with the first instalment due in one month prior to joining the course.) - For those who are funded or are from Western Europe / rest of the world the fee is 2500€ / Year payable in the December prior to the following years course commencing.
Group Requirements:
- Regular attendance and participation in the training groups -
a certificate of attendance is awarded for attendance. To receive the certificate of attendance for each module you must attend a minimum of 75% of the module. - Maintain an up to date training log, which includes self reflections on experience of training, supervision, therapy and practice of TA.
- Members of the group are required to be members of their national TA association and to comply with the requirements and ethical standards of EATA.
- The YTCi training Director has the final say in whether trainees can continue in membership of the training group
- Online or Hybrid? -
Then please read the page regarding the requirements for hybrid and online zoom meetings
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For information the EATA requirements for CTA qualification:
1) TA 101 certificate
2) An EATA training contract
3) A recommendation by their principal supervisor.
4) Has achieved a total of 2000 hours of professional development – with the following minimum requirements.
a. 750 hours of client contact –
i. For the psychotherapy field a minimum of 50 of the 750 must be with a couple or group.
ii. At least 500 of the 750 must be in TA
b. 600 hours of professional training (relevant to the field of practice) of which a minimum must be 300 TA
c. 150 hours of professional practice supervision:
i. Of which at least 75 hours must be with a PTSTA / TSTA
ii. Of which at least 40 hours must be with their principal supervisor.
d. 500 Additional professional development hours which are agreed with their principal supervisor.
EATA Training handbook: The details for all the TA training requirements, and all issues related to TA training, ethics, the core competencies expected of a CTA and a description of the examination process are available in the “EATA Training Handbook” – available for download from the EATA website: https://eatanews.org/exams/#handbook