Survey of psychotherapy training for psychiatric trainees in South-West England

Abstract

Aims and method: A telephone questionnaire to assess psychotherapy training in the 12 psychiatric training schemes in South-West England was conducted in April 1999. The findings were compared with the 1993 guidelines recommended by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Results: Only one scheme was achieving the standards set by the College guidelines. The majority of trainees in this region were not receiving adequate psychotherapy training. Clinical implications: Psychotherapy training for psychiatric trainees needs urgent review in South-West England.