A Training Community Built on Relationship

Liminal Space Training was founded in 2023 to offer Transactional Analysis training that takes the person of the therapist as seriously as the theory.

Why "Liminal Space"?

A liminal space is a threshold: the place between what has been and what comes next.

It's where real change tends to happen, in therapy and in training. Becoming a counsellor or psychotherapist is exactly that kind of passage, and it asks a lot of the people who make it. We wanted to build an institute that holds people well while they do.

Our Story

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What We Stand For

The Centrality of Relationship

TA understands people in relationship, and so do we. We teach TA alongside psychoanalytic thinking, with the therapeutic relationship as the main agent of change. Healing in therapy happens between people, and so does learning. Our groups are small, our trainers stay with you, and we pay close attention to how the training community itself works, because how we treat each other is part of what we teach.

Personal and Professional Transformation

Training as a therapist changes you. We see that as the point, not a side effect. Personal therapy, reflective practice and experiential work sit alongside theory and clinical skills, so the professional you become is grounded in the person you are.

Our Faculty

Every trainer is a practising TA counsellor or psychotherapist, working to the professional and ethical standards of the TA community.

Nathan Bryce, smiling, in a light yellow T-shirt

Nathan Bryce (he/him) CTA (P), MSc (TA Psych)

Director of TA Training and Core Trainer

UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and Trainer

Nathan is a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and trainer. His journey towards becoming a therapist began in youth work, as a professional mentor, remedial academic tutor and group facilitator working with young people. From there, his passion grew for being with others as they navigate challenging and distressing situations and feelings.

A registered member of UKCP, UKATA, EATA and ITAA, Nathan is a Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA-P) with an MSc in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy. His predominant clinical interests include developmental trauma, attachment and personality. A lover of all things theory related, he enjoys working with others to bridge the gap between theory and practice, facilitating counselling courses and CPD training from Levels 2 to 5 at various training establishments in Hampshire.

The principles of Relational Transactional Analysis and Psychoanalysis are at the heart of his philosophy and approach to working with both clients and students, grounded in the belief that personal and professional growth occur primarily through transformative experiences with others.

Lisa Mathurin, smiling, outdoors in front of greenery

Lisa Mathurin (she/her) PTSTA (P), MSc (TA Psych)

Director and Core Trainer

UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer

Lisa is a psychotherapist, supervisor, and trainer, she is experienced in working with trauma and is passionate about encouraging trauma-informed practice. With over 15 years of experience in the field, her commitment to professional development and education has led her to deliver qualifications ranging from Levels 2 to 7, shaping the next generation of practitioners. Additionally, she has curated an array of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, ensuring practitioners stay abreast of the latest advancements in the field.

As a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (PTSTA-P) with a Masters in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, she embodies theoretical understanding and clinical proficiency. Her clinical private practice and supervisory role offer support and guidance, whilst her collaborations with counselling agencies and charities have extended her reach to the most vulnerable sections of society.

At the core of Lisa's philosophy lies a profound belief in the transformative power of therapeutic relationships and group dynamics. Whether working with clients or students, she endeavours to cultivate environments built on the pillars of respect, trust, and confidentiality. These principles form the bedrock of her practice, guiding her interactions and fostering growth and healing in all those she encounters.

The Professional Bodies

Our training routes connect to the organisations that set standards for TA and for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK and internationally.

BodyWhat it isWhere it fits
UKATAUK Association for Transactional AnalysisThe UK route to the CTA, on the Advanced Diploma's CTA route
EATAEuropean Association for Transactional AnalysisMembership after the CTA
ITAAInternational Transactional Analysis AssociationMembership after the CTA
UKCPUK Council for PsychotherapyRegistration as a psychotherapist after the Advanced Diploma, on either route
BACPBritish Association for Counselling and PsychotherapyMembership after the Diploma
NCPSNational Counselling and Psychotherapy SocietyMembership after the Diploma

Completing a course makes you eligible to apply. Membership and certification remain subject to each body's own processes and discretion.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Applications are open for our next intake. If you're not sure which stage is right for you, write to us and we'll talk it through.