Admission to the CTP has certain formal requirements but is a personal process that includes an evaluation of a candidate’s life experience, motivation and readiness.
The CTP faculty is available to applicants to assist in determining whether the CTP is for them the appropriate environment in which to pursue the study of the art of psychotherapy. This decision involves cooperation between the applicant and the faculty over a period of time. The applicant submits an autobiography and two written references. All application materials must be received by May 31st. Three faculty members each interview the applicant. The faculty hopes that the cooperation thus begun will develop and mature during the candidate’s course of study.
The application process begins with a careful reading of the CTP brochure, which can be obtained by directly downloading from this site, or by phoning The Centre switchboard at 416-964-3690.
An initial information interview with a CTP faculty member is required and can be arranged by phoning 416-964-3690. This interview is intended to answer questions and to explore the potential applicant’s suitability for the program. If encouraged to apply, the applicant can then make arrangements to attend a Monday evening Foundation lecture in order to experience CTP faculty and students together in a learning situation. The applicant is encouraged to speak with students in the coffee break that evening to elicit their experiences of the CTP.
The CTP is located at 316 Dupont Street, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1V9. Telephone inquires may be made to 416-964-3690. Our fax number is (416) 964-6941. You may e-mail us by clicking on the button labelled “Contact the CTP”.