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Complete TRTP Practitioner Training across two structured learning blocks, with a scheduled break over Christmas and New Year.
This 18-week online practitioner program combines progressively released learning, live cohort training, experiential breakout-room activities, partner practice and supported application with initial clients.
After the formal training program, participants receive a further six months of weekly TRTP practice mentoring and online community support at no additional cost.
Tuesdays at 8:00 am AEST
Experiential partner practice
Supported initial client work
Six months of included mentoring
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Prices are shown in Australian dollars. Live calls and module releases are shown in Australian Eastern Standard Time — Queensland time, UTC+10.
USD amounts are indicative estimates only. Estimates use A$1 = US$0.7145 as at 21 August 2026. Actual course fees are invoiced and payable in Australian dollars, and your bank or payment provider may apply a different exchange rate or conversion fees. Live calls and module releases are shown in Pacific Time and automatically account for PST/PDT. Check the time in your location.
Course details
October 2026 Intake at a Glance
Program format
Why This Intake Is Delivered in Two Blocks
The October intake allows participants to begin the foundational and Session One components of TRTP Practitioner Training before the end of 2026 without being required to continue training through the Christmas and New Year period.
The first eight modules are completed between October and December. Following the scheduled break, training resumes in January with TRTP Session Two, Session Three and four weeks of supported client application.
Although the program is delivered across two calendar periods, participants remain part of the same training cohort throughout the complete learning and application pathway.
Complete program
What Is Included in This Intake?
- The complete 18-week TRTP Practitioner Training program
- Fourteen progressively released online learning modules
- Online assessments and learning activities
- Downloadable training resources and documentation
- Fourteen module-based live Zoom training calls
- Live experiential activities in small breakout rooms
- Structured practice with members of your cohort
- Access to a private online cohort community
- Four weeks of supported initial client application
- Four two-hour client-support Zoom calls during Weeks 15–18
- Six months of weekly 60-minute TRTP practice mentoring calls after training
- Six months of continued online community support
- Continued access to relevant training resources and recordings during the included support period
18-week pathway
Your Learning and Application Journey
Weeks 1–4
The Skills and Knowledge Underpinning TRTP
Establish the foundational knowledge and practitioner skills required for the process.
- The background, principles and structure of TRTP
- Practitioner-client connection
- The unconscious mind within the TRTP model
- Client assessment and suitability
- Responsible application of the process
Weeks 5–8
TRTP Session One
Learn the preparation and first stage of the client process.
- Client preparation and psychoeducation
- Identifying significant distressing events without an unnecessarily detailed trauma history
- Working with negative unconscious core beliefs
- Supporting agency and empowerment
- Working with patterns of self-sabotage
Weeks 9–12
TRTP Session Two
Learn the structured and individually adapted process used to work with distress connected to significant past events.
- Determining which events are central to the client’s presenting issues
- Working with the client’s unconscious responses
- Adapting the structured process to the individual client
- Working compassionately with guilt, shame and grief
- Maintaining connection throughout the process
Weeks 13–14
TRTP Session Three
Learn how to review the client’s progress and support their movement toward the future.
- Evaluating progress and whether the client’s goals have been met
- Identifying whether additional work is required
- Responding to newly surfaced issues
- Providing appropriate post-TRTP resources
- Supporting the client to create conditions in which they can thrive
Weeks 15–18
Supported Client Application
Begin applying TRTP with appropriate clients while continuing to receive structured support from trainers and your cohort.
- Client suitability and assessment
- Client preparation and homework
- Planning for upcoming sessions
- Questions arising during the three-session process
- Reviewing progress and deciding whether further work is required
- Applying TRTP within your professional scope
Dates and workload
Detailed October 2026 Training Schedule
Module 1 is released one week before the first live Zoom call. Each subsequent module is released at 8:00 am AEST as the preceding module’s live Zoom begins. The regional selector changes both module-release and live-call dates and times between Queensland and Pacific Time.
Participants are expected to complete each module within the required timeframe so they are prepared for the corresponding live Zoom call and partner-practice activities. The hours shown are expected minimum time commitments.
Weeks 1–4: The Skills and Knowledge Underpinning TRTP
Weeks 5–8: TRTP Session One
No module releases or live cohort calls are scheduled between Wednesday, 16 December 2026 and Monday, 11 January 2027. Training resumes with the release of Module 9 on Tuesday, 12 January 2027 at 8:00 am AEST.
Weeks 9–12: TRTP Session Two
Weeks 13–14: TRTP Session Three
Weeks 15–18: Supported Client Application
Participation requirements
Weekly Time Commitment and Live Attendance
TRTP Practitioner Training requires active participation. It is not a watch-at-your-own-pace video library.
- Approximately one to three hours of online learning, depending on the module
- One to two hours for the live Zoom call
- Approximately two hours of partner practice during listed practice weeks
- Time for online assessments, assignments or preparation activities
- Additional client preparation and session time during Weeks 15–18
The most practice-intensive teaching weeks may require approximately six to seven hours, excluding client work. Participants are responsible for arranging partner-practice times with the relevant members of their cohort.
Included after training
Six Months of TRTP Practice Mentoring and Case Consultation
The formal training program concludes on , but support does not stop there.
For the following six months, participants receive continued TRTP-specific practice mentoring and case consultation at no additional cost.
Weekly 60-Minute Practice Mentoring Calls
Bring de-identified client scenarios and practical application questions to experienced TRTP trainers.
- Client suitability and assessment
- Client preparation and homework
- Planning for an upcoming session
- Questions arising during client work
- Reviewing progress and determining next steps
- Integrating TRTP within existing practice
Continued Online Community Support
Retain access to the private TRTP community throughout the included support period.
- Submit TRTP-specific questions between calls
- Receive guidance from trainers
- Learn from questions raised by other practitioners
- Remain connected with peers
- Revisit relevant discussions and shared learning
Continued Training Access
Participants retain access to relevant TRTP training resources and recordings throughout the included six-month support period.
The included calls provide TRTP-specific education, practice mentoring and de-identified case consultation. They are not a substitute for formal clinical supervision and should not be described as recognised supervision or professional development unless that status has been confirmed by the participant’s relevant professional association or regulatory body.
Participants remain responsible for client confidentiality, consent, record keeping, professional judgement, scope of practice and arranging formal clinical supervision where required.
Course fees
Your Investment
The standard course fee is A$5,698 including GST. Choose the available six-month payment plan, or pay in full and receive a A$330 discount.
All course fees are invoiced and payable in Australian dollars.
USD figures are indicative only. The actual invoice and each payment are in Australian dollars. Your final USD cost depends on the exchange rate and any fees applied by your bank or payment provider.
Six-Month Payment Plan
Including GST · A$5,180 plus GST
- Initial 50% deposit: A$2,849
- Five monthly instalments: A$474.83
- Final monthly instalment: A$474.85
This is the standard course fee, spread across the available payment schedule.
Pay in Full
Including GST · A$4,880 plus GST
Pay the complete course fee upfront and save A$330.
Eligibility
Who Should Apply?
Applications are welcomed from professionals whose existing qualifications, experience and work provide an appropriate foundation for learning and applying TRTP.
This may include
- Counsellors
- Psychotherapists
- Psychologists and other mental health professionals
- Health professionals working with the effects of trauma and chronic stress
- Appropriately trained coaches
- Complementary health practitioners whose work includes trauma-related presentations
Application review considers
- Your current professional role
- Relevant qualifications and training
- Experience working with clients
- The types of clients you support
- Your intended use of TRTP
- Your understanding of scope, professional responsibility and client safety
Your trainers
October 2026 Training Team
TRTP Practitioner Training was developed under the leadership of Judith Richards, creator of The Richards Trauma Process. The program is delivered with experienced TRTP trainers who understand both the process and the practical questions that arise as participants begin applying TRTP with clients.
Judith Richards
Creator of TRTP and Lead Trainer
Judith Richards created The Richards Trauma Process and leads participants through the principles, structure and experiential application of TRTP.
Blair Chinnery
TRTP Practitioner and Trainer
Blair supports participants to understand and apply the training material, with a practical focus on client assessment, preparation and responsible integration into practice.
Make an informed decision
Review the TRTP Research
Prospective participants are encouraged to review the current TRTP research, methodology, findings and limitations before making an enrolment decision.
The research information is provided so practitioners can assess whether TRTP aligns with their professional interests, client work and approach to practice.
Next steps
How to Apply
1. Review the schedule
Make sure you can meet the online-learning, live-attendance and partner-practice requirements for this intake.
2. Submit your application
Tell us about your professional background, qualifications, client work and reason for undertaking TRTP training.
3. Complete an eligibility conversation if required
Some applicants may be invited to a short conversation to confirm the program is appropriate for their background, intended use and professional scope.
4. Accept your place and complete onboarding
Approved applicants receive enrolment, payment, timetable, attendance and portal-access information.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the program completely self-paced?
No. Online modules can be completed flexibly within each training week, but participants must meet weekly completion milestones and attend required live components. The cohort progresses through the program together.
Why is the October intake delivered across two calendar blocks?
The first eight modules are completed before Christmas. Participants then take a scheduled break over Christmas and New Year before returning for the remaining teaching modules and supported client application.
Do I need to attend every live call?
Attendance is required for experiential and practice-based components because breakout-room activities are not recorded. Review the schedule before applying and discuss any known conflicts before accepting a place.
When do participants begin working with clients?
Participants begin supported application with appropriate clients after completing the fourteen teaching modules and relevant training requirements. Weeks 15–18 are dedicated to initial client application and trainer support.
Is partner practice compulsory?
Partner practice forms an important part of the learning pathway during the listed practice weeks. It provides experience applying the material and experiencing relevant elements from both practitioner and client perspectives.
What happens if I live outside Australia?
International participants may apply, but should carefully review the live-call time in their location. All calls on this page are listed in AEST, and attendance requirements apply regardless of location.
Is the six-month post-training support included in the advertised fee?
Yes. Six months of weekly TRTP practice mentoring and online community support are included in both the standard payment-plan fee and the discounted pay-in-full price.
Is the included mentoring formal clinical supervision?
No. It is TRTP-specific practice mentoring, education and de-identified case consultation. It does not replace formal clinical supervision required by a profession, employer, insurer or regulatory body.
What if the October dates do not suit me?
Review the current training schedule or join the training updates list to be notified when future intake dates are released.
“From my first TRTP client outcome, the result was so demonstrably and extraordinarily different from anything I had seen.”Richard Fay · Psychotherapist · Brisbane, Australia
October 2026 intake
Begin Your TRTP Practitioner Training
Review the schedule, confirm that you can meet the attendance and practice requirements, and submit your application.
Module 1 release:
First live Zoom:
Final supported-client call:
Standard course fee: A$5,698 including GST
Pay in full: A$5,368 including GST — save A$330
Six months of weekly post-training practice mentoring is included.
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Dates and times are accurate at the time of publication but may be subject to change. If an unavoidable change is required, enrolled participants will be notified directly.
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