1. Are there counselling workshops?

Workshops can be booked by a group or organisation to be held at their venue, as well as, open workshops and Masterclasses organised by Penny Parks Training.

2. Are there support groups and/or group counselling?

No, PPF does not do group counselling or have support groups. Therapy is tailored to each individual’s needs.

3. Where are PICT therapists located?

You can “click” on the Therapists Directory area selector and the therapists in that area will be displayed.

Therapists are located in different parts of the UK, some areas have several therapists and some areas are less populated. However, if there is not a therapist close to you, you can apply for PICT Quick Change Therapy which in some cases, therapy can be completed in five (5) days.

4. How much does PICT training cost?

The training course is held two (2) days per month, over nine (9) months. The cost of which is £1,800.00. The website lists trainers and their locations. Please contact the trainer of your choice for available dates. Generally speaking courses start in September or April. You can view the Syllabus here or downlaod it in PDF format here.

5. Where can I learn about dealing with abuse?

Penny Parks has written two (2) books on the subject of abuse.
The first, Rescuing the Inner Child, Souvenir Press, 1990 is a self help book that answers many questions that people have about abuse.

The second book, The Counsellors Guide to Parks Inner Child Therapy, Souvenir Press, 1994 is, as the title suggests, a book directed at counsellors/therapists, but also contains a vast amount of information on the subject of abuse.

You might also check on Amazon for further books on the subject, taking advantage of the comments made by other readers to guide you to your choice of reading matter. Another source that specifically addresses childhood abuse issues: DABS Books

6. I am on a limited income, is PICT offered through the NHS and if not how would I pay?

At this time, the NHS does not make use of therapists they have trained in PICT, NHS policies generally lean towards using CBT or CAT for abused patients/clients, however some PICT therapists in private practice, offer a sliding scale payment, and some reduced fees. Contact the therapist of your choice to enquire about negotiation of fees. Some NHS Trusts fund all or part of therapy outside their practice, there are various charities that offer contributions towards therapy.

7. Is it possible to have therapy by telephone?

No, sorry this service is not available. The structure of PICT needs face-to-face consultation to be effective.

8. How much does PICT Therapy costs?

Costs vary according to location (London charges are probably higher than a therapist in the north) and the therapist’s experience. Please ask the therapist upon enquiry. An average cost would be around £45/hour.

9. Quick Change:-

• How much does Quick Change cost?

Cost vary according to location and therapist’s experience. An average cost would be around £50/hour.

• How does Quick Change work?

Quick Change is structured to deal with four (4) to six (6) major problems simultaneously, which reduced the amount of time needed in therapy. As with weekly PICT, it is mainly based on visualisation work.

• How do I know if I am suitable for Quick Change?

Quick Change applicants are interviewed by telephone to determine their suitability, this is arranged through the therapist of your choice.

10. Can PICT therapy work for people who have DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) or have experienced ritual abuse?

Yes, PICT has been found to be very useful for these areas, however, therapy time will take longer than average, and you will need to work with a PICT therapist who has additional training in these areas.