HISTORY
The NWIDP was formed in 1991, primarily to function as a postgraduate body for therapists who had completed the North West Regional Diploma in Dynamic Psycotherapy.
Training in dynamic psycotherapy in the North West of England, particularly within the NHS, had been developing for a number of years primarily through the work of the North West Regional Psychotherapy Association (NWRPA) and in workshops and other training events. These were often held in the old Regional Training Centre at Brindle Lodge.
As the core body of experienced therapists grew and interest in psycotherapy training spread a critical mass was reached when it was possible to establish a formal training course in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. This was at first sponsored by the NHS, through the Regional Health Authority, but now functions independently.
Meanwhile the United Kingdom for Psychotherapy (UKCP) was establishing a registration service for psychotherapists and the NWIDP grew out of the NWRPA joining UKCP as a training organisation. Subsequent accreditation visits by the UKCP have confirmed the status of the NWIDP as both a training and accrediting organisation.