Somata: An Embodied Approach to Transactional Analysis
UKCP Accredited Psychotherapy and Counselling Training in East Sussex, UK
Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy and Counselling Training
Somata is a trauma-informed training school integrating somatic wisdom with the structural clarity of Transactional Analysis. We offer core psychotherapy and counselling training in East Sussex, UK, alongside continued professional development courses delivered both in person and online.
An Embodied Approach to Psychotherapy Training
Integrating Mind, Body and Theoretical Rigor
At Somata, we believe that to understand ourselves and others, we need to work holistically, with the whole person. Our approach bridges traditional Transactional Analysis with contemporary neurobiology, creating a training environment that values somatic resonance as a key therapeutic tool. Our aim is to support clinicians to become both intellectually grounded and emotionally attuned.
Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy and Counselling Training
Our training pathway offers different ways to explore Transactional Analysis, whether you are beginning with an introduction to TA, developing a deeper theoretical foundation, or training towards professional qualification as a psychotherapist.
An introduction to Transactional Analysis - TA101
The TA101 is your first training step in Transactional Analysis. It is an internationally recognised introductory qualification in TA. It offers you 12 hours of TA training, with in person and online options.
Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis
A one-year immersive introduction to Transactional Analysis, integrating core theory with embodied psychotherapy practice. This stand-alone certificate provides a strong theoretical foundation while introducing the relational and embodied approach that supports deeper clinical training.
Advanced Clinical Training – Embodied TA
A three-year clinical programme leading towards UKCP professional qualification as a psychotherapist. Training combines Transactional Analysis theory with a trauma-informed, embodied approach, exploring psychological processes, relational patterns and how our experiences are held in the body.
UKCP Accredited Psychotherapy Training
For students wishing to train professionally, Somata offers a structured route from foundational TA learning into advanced clinical training. Our clinical programme leads towards UKCP professional qualification as a psychotherapist, while retaining the relational, trauma-informed and embodied approach that runs throughout our training.
Why Train in Transactional Analysis with Somata?
Our approach brings together the structural clarity of Transactional Analysis, contemporary neurobiology and embodied psychotherapy practice. Learning is both theoretical and experiential, supporting students to develop a deeper understanding of psychological processes while remaining attentive to relationship, body and lived experience.
Ellie - 2025
"Rebecca is an incredible trainer. The way in which she makes complex ideas sounds simple is outstanding. I would highly recommend any training run by her."
David - 2026
“Excellent training! I have learnt so much from attending Rebecca's course. The combination of theory, and experiential exercises bought the learning to life.”