British Psychoanalytic Society

The British Psychoanalytic Society (BPS) is a professional organization founded in 1913 that brings together clinicians, researchers, and trainees involved in psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy. It promotes the study and practice of understanding how unconscious thoughts and early experiences influence behavior, emotions, and mental health. The BPS provides training, sets ethical standards, and supports ongoing research to advance psychoanalytic theory and practice within the UK and internationally. Its members work across clinical settings, contributing to both the theoretical development of psychoanalysis and its application to mental health treatment.