Exam Preparation Group
This online group is for those who have are working towards UKCP direct route or CTA Written or Oral Exams.
If you are looking for a supportive and structured exam preparation programme for the written and oral exams - this group is for you.
Group Information
What is the Exam Preparation Group
The Exam Preparation Group meets online across 10 days throughout the academic year. Sessions are intentionally spaced to allow time for reflection and development between meetings.
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The year begins in September with an opening day designed to help you get your bearings - clarifying what you want to achieve and setting the tone for the months ahead. The group then continues across a further 9 days, concluding in June.
Each member begins by developing a personal learning and development contract, with their UKCP or CTA exam as the guiding goal.
From there, the group works together towards that goal through attendee-led agenda days, which can include:
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Planning or writing sections of your case study
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Mock exams
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Choosing an exam tape
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Understanding the exam process
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Exam preparation and coaching
Our Approach
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As the Exam Prep Group is small, you will be given the space to explore and develop your individual philosophy of being a therapist. You will also hone your potency as a TA practitioner through conversation and collaboration with other group members.
​Each Exam Prep Group day will be an agenda day set by the group.
You will have have completed four years of clinical training and be at the stage of planning your case study, or already underway with it.
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The group is led by Andy Williams TSTA(P) experienced therapist and supervisor who has guided candidates through the written and oral exam process. Andy examines at CTA level and beyond, with experience across the UK and internationally.
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Membership costs £700 for the year. The group meets online via Zoom on Saturday mornings, 9.00am – 2.00pm UK time. 2026/27 dates:
​19 September 2026
17 October 2026
7 November 2026
19 December 2026
9 January 2027
30 January 2027
6 March 2027
10 April 2027
8 May 2027
12 June 2027
Before joining, you'll have a short informal interview with Andy to discuss where you are up to in your development journey. Message us via the Contact page or email us directly via info@northsidetraining.co.uk
About the trainer
Andy Williams, TSTA(P), UKCP MBACP(Accred) MA (PG Dip. CBT) MSc
Andy is an experienced psychotherapist, trainer and supervisor of Transactional Analysis. He is also a Counsellor and CBT Therapist.
He has many years' experience running a clinical practice and a supervision practice.
He is committed to equipping and developing other professionals in their clinical, training and supervision practices.
Andy is passionate about creating a safe, enriching environment for practitioners to learn and support one another.
