Two-Year Process Work Study Program
Byron Bay & MelbourneComprehensive Connected Transformative
Why do this course?
Maybe you've had some experience with Process Work and are yearning to learn more.
Or maybe some kooky synchronicity led you here and you just know in your bones this is the next step in your path (even if you have no real idea what Process Work is).
Either way, this program is the perfect place to deepen your Process Work learning in an ongoing group where you can connect with others in a meaningful way.
And if you're looking for deep personal insights and transformation, you'll get that here too.
What you'll gain
A comprehensive introduction to the Process Work paradigm both theoretically and experientially.
New skills and tools for understanding and working with yourself and others.
Deeper connection to your own path in life.
Meaningful connections in a rigorous learning community.
Who is it for?
This course has both professional and personal applications.
You might just want to learn more about yourself and have no plans to use the training professionally. Excellent.
Or maybe you'd like to use the training to enhance your professional skills. As an awareness paradigm essentially about facilitating naturally emerging change processes, it's useful in almost all professions as change happens everywhere.
It's most commonly applied in helping professions such as counselling, psychotherapy, coaching, facilitation, social work, psychology, mediation, education, community development, evaluation, and social design. Practitioners and and students from these areas will find the training particularly appealing.
What do you need to know about Process Work?
Nothing. Really.
You just need an interest to learn, and a willingness to learn experientially - that is, to use your own personal experiences as a learning context, using methods other than thinking.
You'll learn the theory too, but we bring it to life through the practice.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Two Cities, Two Formats, Same Transformative Journey
We’re excited to offer the Two-Year Process Work Study Program in two locations – Byron Bay and Melbourne – with formats designed to suit different learning preferences and schedules.
Each study year consists of in-person training sessions where you’ll engage with Process Work both theoretically and experientially.
There are no assessments in this program. Your learning is personal, experiential, and self-directed.
Choose the location and format that best fits your life:
MELBOURNE
1 weekend/month
18 weekends over 2 years
198 hours of content
1 individual session monthly
optional peer group
99 CPD points/year
begins Feb 2027
BYRON BAY
4 x 4-day intensives per year
8 x intensives over 2 years
2 online teleclasses btw each intensive
198 hours of content
1 individual session monthly
optional peer group
99 CPD points/year
begins July 2026
TOPICS
Working with Process: signals, double signals, channels
Working with the Edge
Working with Dreams
Life Myth and Childhood Dreams
Working with Body Symptoms
Working with Deep Body Experiences
Working with Relationships Part 1 - Communication Patterns and Projections
Working with Relationships Part 2 - Relationship Myths & Dreams
Working with Families
Working with Addictions
Working with the Inner Critic: Foe or Teacher?
Working with Altered States of Consciousness
Working with Trance and Coma States
Inner Work
Creativity
Working with Trauma and Abuse
Working with Groups
Working with Social Issues
THE TRAINING TEAM
We've brought together a team with experience applying Process Work across a wide range of applications. So wherever you want to use Process Work, whether with individuals, groups, or deep in your own inner world, we've got you covered.
All our trainers are fully qualified Process Work Diplomates accredited with the International Association of Process Oriented Psychology.
Grzegorz Zieliński
Grzegorz is a process oriented psychotherapist in private practice since 2003. Passionate about excellence in the teaching of Process Work, Grzegorz leads the two-year program, bringing both a rigour and excitement to the space.
Full bio here.
Bec Lang
Bec has an extensive career spanning natural resource management, industry development, and leadership. She now works primarily as a specialist consultant in the areas of stakeholder engagement and community and organisational development.
Full bio here.
Liz Scarfe
Liz uses process work in group facilitation, education, psychotherapy, clinical supervision and facilitation supervision. She has been teaching group facilitation for 25 years and in private practice specialising in complex trauma and social marginality for the past ten years.
Full bio here.
Martin Hemsley, PhD
Martin is an author, therapist, supervisor and educator with extensive knowledge in health and healing, having worked for many years as a clinician and academic in nursing. Prior to moving fully into private practice in 2020, he worked for ten years in mental health crisis work.
Martin has a deep interest in spiritual emergence, healing, indigenous healing practices, and dreamwork.
Full bio here.
Beck Ronkson
Beck is a facilitator, coach, psychotherapist and consultant with a background in theatre and community cultural development. She consults to large systems-wide organisations and smaller regional initiatives and groups to build upon the already present capacity within individuals, communities and systems to support collaboration, community self-determination and adaptive leadership for systems change.
Full bio here.
Vicki Henricks
Vicki is the Director of Byron International Coaching Centre and has more than 30 years’ experience working as a life and executive coach. Her background in counselling and psychotherapy brings a deep understanding of personal process. She has specialised in personal, organisational and community development, working locally, nationally and internationally. Vicki has extensive experience working in cross-cultural settings and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia.
Full bio here.
Jane Martin, PhD
Jane has over twenty-five years experience as a psychotherapist, and as a clinical psychologist, she has a deep understanding of how to facilitate wellness.
In her role on the ANZPOP faculty Jane works as a psychotherapist, and psychotherapy, counselling and facilitation supervisor and is a member of many student Study Committees.
Full bio here.
Silvia Camastral, PhD
Silvia is a founding and senior faculty member of ANZPOP. She is enthusiastic to pass on her knowledge and teach students the Process Oriented philosophy and theory that gives rise to the skills and metaskills of Process Work.
Silvia also supervises students at the Australian College of Applied Psychology and lectures part-time at the Queensland University of Technology. From 2003 – 2010 Silvia worked at Relationships Australia as a Relationship, Family and Children’s Counsellor and also as a supervisor.
Full bio here.
THE DETAILS
Dates Byron Bay
Year 2026-2028 – Byron Bay
Four-day workshops from Friday to Monday; Online integration sessions on Saturday mornings.
Workshop Schedule:
- Fridays: 12pm – 4pm
- Saturdays: 10am – 1pm, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
- Sundays: 10am – 1pm, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
- Mondays: 9am – 1pm
Integration Teleclasses: Saturday mornings, 9am – 11am (held between workshops)
The schedule is designed so you can arrive Friday morning and depart Monday afternoon, requiring only 3 nights' accommodation.
First Year:
Workshop 1: Basic PW Theory | 24-27 July 2026
- Module 1: Working with Process: signals, double signals, channels
- Module 2: Working with the Edge
- Integration teleclass: 29 August (Module 1)
- Integration teleclass: 26 September (Module 2)
Workshop 2: The Dream Body | 16-19 October 2026
- Module 3: Working with Dreams
- Module 4: Working with Body Symptoms
- Integration teleclass: 22 November (Module 3)
- Integration teleclass: 10 January 2027 (Module 4)
Workshop 3: The Dream Body and Dream Body in Relationships | 5-8 February 2027
- Module 5: Working with Deep Body Experiences
- Module 6: Working with Relationships Part 1 – Communication Patterns and Projections
- Integration teleclass: 6 March (Module 5)
- Integration teleclass: 9 April (Module 6)
Workshop 4: Working at the Mythic Level | 7-10 May 2027
- Module 7: Life Myth and Childhood Dreams
- Module 8: Working with Relationships Part 2 – Relationship Myths & Dreams
- Integration teleclass: 5 June (Module 7)
- Integration teleclass: 3 July (Module 8)
Second Year:
Workshop 5: Inner Work | 6-9 August 2027
- Module 9: Inner Work
- Module 10: Working with the Inner Critic: Foe or Teacher?
- Integration teleclass: 11 September (Module 9)
- Integration teleclass: 8 October (Module 10)
Workshop 6: Groups | 5-8 November 2027
- Module 11: Working with Families
- Module 12: Working with Groups
- Integration teleclass: 5 December (Module 11)
- Integration teleclass: 15 January 2028 (Module 12)
Workshop 7: Addictions | 4-7 February 2028
- Module 13: Working with Addictions
- Module 14: Working with Altered States of Consciousness
- Integration teleclass: 4 March (Module 13)
- Integration teleclass: 1 April (Module 14)
Workshop 8: Trauma and Altered States | 28 April-1 May 2028
- Module 15: Working with Trauma and Abuse
- Module 16: Working with Trance and Coma States
- Integration teleclass: 3 June (Module 15)
- Integration teleclass: 1 July (Module 16)
Workshop 9: Creativity and Social Issues | 28-31 July 2028
- Module 17: Creativity
- Module 18: Working with Social Issues
Extended hours for final workshop:
- Friday: 12pm – 5pm
- Saturday: 10am – 1pm, 2:30pm – 5:30pm
- Sunday: 10am – 1pm, 2:30pm – 5:30pm
- Monday: 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 3pm
Dates Melbourne
Saturdays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm; Sundays from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.
First Year: 2027
- Module 1: 27-28 February – Working with Process: signals, double signals, channels
- Module 2: 20-21 March – Working with the Edge
- Module 3: 17-18 April – Working with Dreams
- Module 4: 29-30 May – Life Myth and Childhood Dreams
- Module 5: 19-20 June – Working with Body Symptoms
- Module 6: 24-25 July – Working with Deep Body Experiences
- Module 7: 28-29 August – Working with Relationships Part 1 – Communication Patterns and Projections
- Module 8: 11-12 September – Working with Relationships Part 2 – Relationship Myths & Dreams
- Module 9: 30-31 October – Working with Families
Second Year: 2028
- Module 10: [dates TBA] – Working with Addictions
- Module 11: [dates TBA] – Working with the Inner Critic: Foe or Teacher?
- Module 12: [dates TBA] – Working with Altered States of Consciousness
- Module 13: [dates TBA] – Working with Trance and Coma States
- Module 14: [dates TBA] – Inner Work
- Module 15: [dates TBA] – Creativity
- Module 16: [dates TBA] – Working with Trauma and Abuse
- Module 17: [dates TBA] – Working with Groups
- Module 18: [dates TBA] – Working with Social Issues
Fees Byron Bay
Program fees
Year one (4 workshops)
The program fees are $1,240 per quarter (so that’s $425 per month/$4,960 per year).
Fees for the upcoming quarter are due before the first workshop starts.
Year two (5 workshops)
The program fees are $1,375 per quarter (so that’s $472 per month/$5,500 per year).
Fees for the upcoming quarter are due before the first workshop starts.
There are a range of payment options including automated installment plans.
Individual session fees
Individual sessions are not included in the course fees so you have complete freedom to follow your own inner direction about who to do these sessions with. You can ask one of the course trainers, an ANZPOP faculty member, or any qualified Process Work Diplomate you like. We can help you work out how to choose in the first training weekend if you’re unsure.
Different people charge different amounts but expect to pay around $140-$180 for Australian Diplomates.
To meet the course requirements you do a minimum of two sessions between each training workshop.
Fees Melbourne
Fees
Program fees
The program fees are $1,725 per trimester (so that's $575 per weekend / $5,175 per year).
Fees for the upcoming trimester are due before the first training weekend of that trimester starts. Each trimester covers three training weekends (see the dates section).
Payment options
If after the application interview you join the program, you'll pay an upfront deposit of $300 to secure your place. If you withdraw from the course before it starts, this will not be refunded. If you start the course, this deposit becomes a payment towards your first fee payment, whichever payment option you choose - annual, trimester, or monthly.
For fee payments, you will have the option to pay the fees on an annual, trimester, or monthly basis.
For the annual and trimester options, you can pay via a bank deposit (no additional charges) or via PayPal (plus their payment processing fees).
The monthly option is facilitated by automated payment plans within PayPal and therefore the additional payment processing fees are also payable.
Individual session fees
Individual sessions are not included in the course fees so you have complete freedom to follow your own inner direction about who to do these sessions with. You can ask one of the course trainers, an ANZPOP faculty member, or any qualified Process Work Diplomate you like. We can help you work out how to choose in the first training weekend if you're unsure.
Different people charge different amounts but expect to pay around $140–$180 for Australian Diplomates.
To meet the course requirements you do a minimum of one session after each training weekend; so nine in 2027 and nine in 2028.
Payment options
If after the application interview you join the program, you'll pay an upfront deposit of $300 to secure your place. If you withdraw from the course before it starts, this will not be refunded. If you start the course, this deposit becomes a payment towards your Quarter 1 fee.
For fee payments, you will have the option to pay the fees on an annual, quarterly, or monthly basis.
For the annual and quarterly options, you can pay via a bank deposit (no additional charges) or via PayPal (plus their payment processing fees).
The monthly option is facilitated by automated payment plans within PayPal and therefore the additional payment process fees are also payable.
Cancellations
Fees are incurred on a quarterly basis, with each trimester paid for before it commences.
Cancellations are also on a quarterly basis.
If you withdraw from the course before the beginning of a new quarter, we will refund any payments already made for that upcoming quarter.
If you withdraw from the course part-way through a quarter, none of the fees for that current quarter will be refunded. Any fees already paid for the following quarter will be refunded.
This cancellation policy applies irrelevant of what payment frequency you have chosen (see the Payment Options section for details).
If that doesn't make sense, please discuss it with us in the application interview and we can clarify.
Location
Byron Bay Cohort We'll be at Marvell Hall (37 Marvel St, Byron Bay NSW) – a lovely renovated space right in the centre of Byron. You can literally walk to the beach, grab a coffee, or explore the town in minutes.
Melbourne Cohort We'll meet at Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre (251 Faraday Street, Carlton VIC 3053). Carlton is perfect for wandering during breaks – great coffee, diverse food options, and beautiful heritage architecture.
Professional Development points
This course meets the requirements for Category A, Continuing Professional Development points with PACFA. Each year will equal 99 points.
We believe that it also meets the requirements for ACA, AASW, APS, ICF, and IAF but if you are a member of these association, please check to confirm as the PD frameworks differ widely.
Connection to the Diplomate Training Program
Want to deepen your Process Work training?
If you'd like to pursue the most advanced and complete training in Process Oriented Psychology, you can apply to the Diplomate Training Program (DTP). ANZPOP is the only training centre in Australia recognised by the International Association of Process Oriented Psychology (IAPOP) to provide this comprehensive training. The Two-Year Process Work Study Program forms a significant part of Phase 1 of the ANZPOP Diplomate Training Program.
If, during the Two-Year Program, you decide to apply for the DTP and are successful, the seminar and individual session hours you have completed in the Two-Year Program can be counted towards the requirements of Phase 1 of the DTP.
To learn more about the DTP and the application process, visit: https://anzpop.org/training-programs/process-work-diplomate-training/
Not planning to pursue the Diplomate?
That's absolutely fine. Many participants join the Two-Year Program to deepen their personal development or to enhance their professional skills, with no intention of becoming a Diplomate. The program offers rich learning and transformation regardless of your future training path.
Certifications
This program is offered as a way to learn Process Work.
It is not a certification program for any profession.
If you're looking to gain a particular professional qualification, we suggest you refer to the training requirements outlined by the professional association connected to that sector e.g. PACFA, ACA, ICF etc.
At the end of the program, you will receive a confirmation of attendance detailing topics and hours attended. Interim confirmations can be issued if required for continuing professional development reporting.
Application process
Applications are now open for the Melbourne 2027 cohort.
Applications are open to the Byron Bay 2026 cohort until 16th October (one training has already happened but it's not too late to join).
To apply, simply click on the 'Apply Now' button below and fill in the short application form. Let us know on the form which location you are applying for.
An interview time will then be arranged where we can work out if the program is a good fit for what you're looking for and you can ask any questions you have.
If after the interview we both think it's a good fit, we'll send you the program registration link.
You'll have two weeks to register and secure your place by paying the $300 deposit. If you don't register within two weeks and haven't been in touch to let us know you need more time, we'll allocate the place to someone else.
If you are already a DTP student, the interview step is optional so let us know on the application form if you want an interview time, otherwise we'll just send you the registration link.
ANZPOP acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands we live and work on, the Aboriginal Australian, and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the Maori First Nations peoples. We pay respect to their elders across time. We give thanks for the Indigenous knowledge that has informed the Process Work approach. We honour the courage, resilience, and spirit of First Nations peoples to counter the ongoing impacts of colonisation on their culture, well-being, and sovereignty.
