A reflection on the development and future of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) in South Wales

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for depression and eating disorders has a strong evidence base across the age range and is cited in Matrics Cymru (2021). Its emphasis on affect and interpersonal focus is valued by clients and therapists. This paper describes IPT, the training process and the growth of the IPT workforce in the South Wales region. Mae gan Seicotherapi Rhyngbersonol (IPT) ar gyfer iselder ac anhwylderau bwyta sylfaen dystiolaeth gref ar draws yr ystod oedran a chaiff ei ddyfynnu ym Matrics Cymru (2021). Mae cleientiaid a therapyddion yn gwerthfawrogi ei bwyslais ar effaith a ffocws rhyngbersonol. Mae’r papur hwn yn disgrifio IPT, y broses hyfforddi a thwf gweithlu IPT yn rhanbarth De Cymru.