The Institute of Family Therapy
The UK’s leading providers of family therapy and systemic psychotherapy training
Welcome to the Institute of Family Therapy
We’re the UK’s top-tier providers of family therapy and systemic psychotherapy training. Helping you to find clarity, strength and balance with our expertise.
We’re pleased to share an important update about the future of the Institute of Family Therapy.
From 1 October 2026, IFT has formally merged with Family Action.
Our work will continue as normal, including our high-quality training and clinical work in systemic psychotherapy with families, couples and individuals.
Family Action has supported families through life’s toughest challenges for more than 150 years, and our organisations share a commitment to evidence-based practice and helping families thrive.
By becoming part of Family Action, we have an opportunity to strengthen the impact and reach of our work while continuing the high-quality support and training IFT is known for.
We look forward to this next chapter and thank the IFT community for the continued support.
Find out more: https://family-action.org.uk/news-insight/ift-joins-family-action
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Mission & Vision
We want to transform people’s relationships and circumstances for the better.
By striving to embedding systemic practice into family therapy we aim to support all people to challenge the oppressive and difficult aspects of their lives using relationships as resources.
Courses
Satellite
The Institute of Family Therapy offers an extensive external training programme based on the core teachings contained in our In-House courses. This ranges from short introductory and subject specific sessions through to more comprehensive programmes.
Events
With so many new ideas forming from diverse practice settings and increasing attention placed on social justice issue, our series of trainings is designed to; explore and address real world practice problems, make a meaningful difference in the social world and include “diversity” of peoples, ideas and interventions.
Family Therapy
In a safe and supportive atmosphere, we believe that bringing people together can help to strengthen bonds and create better communication. Together, we will consider both past events and their influence on the present and future in order to move forward in the most positive way possible.
Membership
Being a member of IFT offers a wealth of opportunities and benefits to support your professional growth as a therapist.
These include a range of fee reductions, access to various resources, early notification of career opportunities, and more.
Who are we?
Established in 1977, the Institute of Family Therapy is proud to be the largest family therapy education provider in the UK. With a membership of 180 qualified therapists forming a multidisciplinary teaching faculty with diverse experience and expertise. We are proud to have built an excellent international reputation.
The institute offers high-quality training and clinical work in the field of systemic psychotherapy with families, couples and individuals – both domestically and abroad, offering accessible family therapy education that meets the ever-changing demands of our society.
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