Extensive project, based at University of Essex, to engage collectives that open psychoanalytic spaces to excluded or marginal individuals or groups

Compiles clinical, systematic and experimental single case studies in the field of psychotherapy. These case studies were assessed by researchers (primarily from Ghent & Essex) for information on type of study, patient, therapist and therapy. The objective of the archive is to facilitate use of case studies for research, clinical and teaching purposes. With an easy to use search engine, the archive allows the quick identification of relatively homogenous sets of cases pertinent to specific clinical or research questions

A training organisation and a member of the Council for Psychoanalysis and Jungian Analysis College (CPJA) of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Includes the open access journal Sitegeist, which has Essex involvement (Julie Walsh)

UK organisation formed in 2013 for those interested in all aspects of psychosocial studies. Publishes key journal: Journal of psychosocial studies (access from the library website)

UK body representing counsellors and therapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage. Website offers some resources, including a useful book list, and BAATN publishes the journal: Psychotherapy and Politics International (open access on BAATN website from 2022; previous volumes available from Wiley Online - see library catalogue for details)

Professional organisation for therapists and counsellors

Professional membership body for art therapy in the UK

The leading professional association for the psychoanalytic profession in the UK

Therapeutic Communities (TCs) are settings where the whole context; the physical environment, the way the day is planned and the relationships a person has, are considered to be part of the therapeutic process. TCTC is an association which promotes this values based approach to working with people, and the Library subscribes to its journal Therapeutic Communities - https://essex.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/44UOES_INST/u46mdo/alma991008111113807346

Founded in London in 1952 to study and promote the development of Group Analysis in both its clinical and applied aspects. Some freely available videos and dictionary entries, plus links to other resources, events & organisations

The British Psychoanalytical Society was founded in 1913. It is a UK wide and international community of professionals and the outward face and training body of the British Psychoanalytical Society. Members have included some of the most important figures in the history of psychoanalysis: Michael Balint, Wilfred Bion, John Bowlby, Anna Freud, Melanie Klein , Joseph Sandler, Hannah Segal and Donald Winnicott. Non-members can pay a modest fee to use the Library, the BPS also has extensive archives

Nonprofit organization establised by Hannah Zeavin in 2022 to advance our understanding of where the social, political, and psychological converge. Strong decolonial ethos & highly interesting topics covered in the magazine Parapraxis (Library does not currently subscribe) and seminar series, which include useful free videos

Professional organisation for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors in the UK

Founded in 1985 with the aim of promoting and developing psychoanalysis in the United Kingdom from within a Freudian and Lacanian perspective

A pictorial and written archive of mythological, ritualistic, and symbolic images from all over the world and from all epochs of human history. The archive contains about 18,000 photographic images, each cross-indexed, with keywords added to help explore themes. Please note: the Library does not subscribe to this website, which offers limited free information

Founded 1962 (New York), leading US organisation dedicated to helping members grow in conscious awareness of the psychological realities in themselves and society. Publishes journal: Quadrant (library has very limited holdings in print format)

Has some useful resources (blogs, podcasts) and links to others

Founded in 1962 as the sister organisation of the C.G. Jung Foundation. The primary role of the Institute is to provide training in Jungian psychoanalysis. Journal (no longer published): Journal of Jungian theory and practice (llibrary has very limited holdings in print format)

Founded by Keiron Le Grice & others, ITAS is interested in the transformative possibilities of working with non-ordinary states of consciousness, spiritual or mystical experiences, archetypal astrology, dreams, synchronicities, and the myriad other ways transpersonal experiences and archetypal principles reach into our lives

Founded 1955 by Jungian analysts

Founded in 2002 to reflect the more academic side of Jungian research. Useful links to new publications in the field. Publishes important journal: International Journal of Jungian Studies (see library catalogue)

UK organisation for practising Jungian analysts and psychotherapists. Journal: Journal of analytical psychology (online 1955- through library catalogue)

The UK Balint Society was founded in 1969 to continue the work begun by Michael and Enid Balint in the 1950s. Initially focused on GPs, it now aims to help all health and social care professionals to gain a better understanding of the emotional content of their relationship with patients or clients. The society publishes a journal, articles from 2016 onwards are freely available on the website (earlier articles can be requested)

New from the Freud Museum (which holds Ferenczi's archive), it will feature material from the Archive, and texts with commentaries by psychoanalysts, social and cultural theorists, historians, and artists

The Society furthers research into Fromm and his legacy, and offers full text access to the Fromm Forum series and other publications on Fromm and his work (many in German)

Website of Josefina Ayerza (New York) which is a useful and intriguing source of information on all things Lacan. Long-running journal Lacanian Ink attracts contributions from major figures including Zizek, Badiou and Jacques-Alain Miller

Website of the New Lacanian School (NLS) and the World Association of Psychoanalysis (WAP). Free online newsletter Lacanian Review Online, plus sister journal (print only)

Brings together those with research interests in the pioneering work of early female psychoanalyst Sabrina Spielrein (1885-1942). Includes an extensive bibliography of works on Spielrein

Interesting forum for the talking therapies and allied mental health professionals who are concerned about the potential impact of Critical Social Justice (CSJ) on their professions.

Series of podcasts initiated by Simon Western to bring psychosocial themes to a wider audience. See also his Eco-Leadership Institute website (successor to Analytic Network Coaching)

Newsletter founded by Maria Popova in 2006. A record of reading and reckoning with our search for meaning. Included in the Library of Congress permanent web archive of culturally valuable materials, it remains a one-woman labour of love animated by the ultimate question that binds us all: what is all this?

Primarily a blog, hosted by University of Pennsylvania but with international input, focusing on the teaching of psychoanalysis at university

Website initiated by Ken Knabb and dedicated to the Situationist International (1957-1972) and Guy Debord in particular. Includes the full text of many documents and an extensive further bibliography

Network with a very active programme of conferences, webinars, publications, etc.

Website & book from Ian Parker and David Pavón-Cuéllar. Inspired by Lacanian psychoanalysis in connecting social transformation with personal liberation,

Online access to an amazing range of rare & ephemeral publications