Clinical Psychologist | Psychotherapist
ISTDP Core Training: August 2026 cohort now open —
ISTDP Core Training: August 2026 cohort now open
A three-year training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
A three-year training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
Four modules per year, over three years. Hybrid online and face-to-face on the Gold Coast. Cohort-based, intentionally small.
Four modules per year, over three years. Hybrid online and face-to-face on the Gold Coast. Cohort-based, intentionally small.
CURRENT INTAKE
Training dates & cohorts
2026 ISTDP Core Training
Hybrid — Gold Coast and online
Applications now open
Now enrolling
CURRENT INTAKE
Training dates & cohorts
2026 ISTDP Core Training
Hybrid — Gold Coast and online
Applications now open
Now enrolling
CURRENT INTAKE
Training dates & cohorts
2026 ISTDP Core Training
Hybrid — Gold Coast and online
Applications now open
Now enrolling
What the training covers
This is a comprehensive three-year training programme in ISTDP delivered across four modules per year. It is designed for clinicians who want to develop a deep, evidence-based competency in psychodynamic short-term therapy.
Curriculum spans ISTDP theory and practice, psychodiagnosis, anxiety regulation, defence identification, and video-based case review. Each year combines four training weekends with three online group supervision mornings. Participants enrol in Year One, with progression into Years Two and Three by mutual agreement.
Who this training is for
Registered psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, social workers, mental health nurses, occupational therapists, and other experienced mental health clinicians in active clinical practice.
What the training covers
This is a comprehensive three-year training programme in ISTDP delivered across four modules per year. It is designed for clinicians who want to develop a deep, evidence-based competency in psychodynamic short-term therapy.
Curriculum spans ISTDP theory and practice, psychodiagnosis, anxiety regulation, defence identification, and video-based case review. Each year combines four training weekends with three online group supervision mornings. Participants enrol in Year One, with progression into Years Two and Three by mutual agreement.
Who this training is for
Registered psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, social workers, mental health nurses, occupational therapists, and other experienced mental health clinicians in active clinical practice.
2026–2027 Module dates
Module 1
7–8 August 2026
Online
Module 2
6–7 November 2026
Online
Module 3
12–13 February 2027
Face-to-face, Gold Coast
Module 4
7–8 May 2027
Online
2026–2027 Module dates
Module 1
7–8 August 2026
Online
Module 2
6–7 November 2026
Online
Module 3
12–13 February 2027
Face-to-face, Gold Coast
Module 4
7–8 May 2027
Online
Dr Sarah Walker
Clinical Psychologist | Psychotherapist |
IEDTA Accredited Therapist and Teacher
Sarah leads the ISTDP Hybrid Core Training Program, drawing on 20 years of clinical practice. Sarah began her core training in ISTDP in 2012 with Dr Stephen Arthy, Melbourne. After several years of training and supervision with Dr Arthy Sarah began advanced training with Dr Patrica Coughlin in Oslo, Norway for two years. Sarah has been mentored and regularly supervised throughout her training with individual and small group supervision with Dr Allan Abbass. Sarah is currently nearing the completion of her ISTDP supervisor/teacher certificate with Jon Fredrickson. She has published and presented internationally in the field of ISTDP, and teaches psychotherapy nationally and internationally. She brings a direct, rigorous, and warmly supportive approach to training. The programme is intentionally small, each cohort is capped so participants receive substantive supervision and personal attention to their clinical development.
Download the Year One program guide
The full ISTDP Hybrid Core Training guide — Year One structure, modules, supervision, fees, and how to apply.
We’ll only use your email to send the guide and occasional training updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Dr Sarah Walker
Clinical Psychologist | Psychotherapist |
IEDTA Accredited Therapist and Teacher
Sarah leads the ISTDP Hybrid Core Training Program, drawing on 20 years of clinical practice. Sarah began her core training in ISTDP in 2012 with Dr Stephen Arthy, Melbourne. After several years of training and supervision with Dr Arthy Sarah began advanced training with Dr Patrica Coughlin in Oslo, Norway for two years. Sarah has been mentored and regularly supervised throughout her training with individual and small group supervision with Dr Allan Abbass. Sarah is currently nearing the completion of her ISTDP supervisor/teacher certificate with Jon Fredrickson. She has published and presented internationally in the field of ISTDP, and teaches psychotherapy nationally and internationally. She brings a direct, rigorous, and warmly supportive approach to training. The programme is intentionally small, each cohort is capped so participants receive substantive supervision and personal attention to their clinical development.
Download the Year One program guide
The full ISTDP Hybrid Core Training guide — Year One structure, modules, supervision, fees, and how to apply.
We’ll only use your email to send the guide and occasional training updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior training in ISTDP?
What is the format of the training?
Will I need to present video recordings?
How do I apply?
Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior training in ISTDP?
What is the format of the training?
Will I need to present video recordings?
How do I apply?
Dr Sarah Walker
Clinical Psychologist | Psychotherapist
Clinical Psychologist, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist.
AHPRA Licence number: PSY0000966143
Robina, Gold Coast · Online
contact@drsarah-walker.com · 07 5575 8855
© 2026 Dr Sarah Walker. All rights reserved.
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