Contemporary Winnicott – Online Seminars 2027

Discover why Donald Woods Winnicott remains one of the most influential figures in psychoanalytic thought.

With Simon Good, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist UKCP, BPC

We will read and discuss papers by leading psychoanalytic writers including Jan Abram, Thomas Ogden, Christopher Bollas and others, exploring themes such as the surviving object, the role of the father, creativity, play, transitional phenomena and other fascinating concepts that continue to influence contemporary clinical practice.

Whether you are a psychotherapist, counsellor, trainee, or simply interested in psychoanalytic thinking, this series offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of one of the most influential figures in modern psychoanalysis. Some familiarity with Winnicott’s work will be helpful, but it is by no means essential. Curiosity, openness and a willingness to engage with the readings are the only prerequisites.

DETAILS

Start Date: 21st January 2027

Meetings: Once every fortnight – 90 minute session

Times: Thursday’s 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Capacity: Maximum 8 people per group

Location: Online via Zoom

Format: Each meeting will focus on a short paper or article by Winnicott. Participants will be responsible for reading the assigned text and giving a brief presentation of 5 to no more than 20 minutes. There will be no essays required.

Cost: £600 for the year – 15 fortnightly groups.

Deposit: £200 deposit required to secure a place.

To Join: Please Contact Alice by calling 020 8367 2333 or Email info@enfieldcounselling.co.uk by January 10th, 2026

Winnicott – Online Reading Group 2025

An Online Reading Group To Explore Winnicott Theories Of Child Development, Creativity And The Therapeutic Relationship.

With Simon Good, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist UKCP, BPC

This is the third year this group will be held. Once again, facilitated by Simon Good Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist (BPC) who studied Winnicott in the nineties for four years at the Squiggle Foundation under the guidance of Winnicott Scholars, Professor Jan Abrams and Nina Farhi.

Here are some of the texts that we will be reading:

“The Capacity to be Alone” (1958)
“Transitional Objects and Transitional Phenomena” (1951)
“The Maturational Processes and the Facilitating Environment” (1965)
“Communicating and Not Communicating, Leading to a Study of Certain Opposites” (1963)
“Ego Distortion in Terms of True and False Self” (1960)

Goals: The goal of this reading group is to explore Winnicott’s theories of child development, creativity, and the therapeutic relationship. We will discuss how his work can be applied to our own lives and work with children, families, and adults.

Who Should Attend: This reading group is open to anyone interested in Winnicott’s work. No prior knowledge of psychoanalysis is required.

DETAILS

Starts: 23rd January 2025

Meetings: Once a fortnight – 90 minute session

Groups: Group A: Thursday 5:30pm to 7:00pm OR Group B: Thursday 7:05pm to 8:35pm

Capacity: Maximum 8 people per group

Location: Online Session via Zoom

Fees: £600 for the year 15 fortnightly groups. £200 deposit required to secure a place.

To Join: Please RSVP to Tel: 020 8367 2333 or Email info@enfieldcounselling.co.uk by January 10th, 2025.