Gestalt is the quintessential relational therapy; the original birthplace of mindful awareness. Based in the here-and-now process of relationship, its theoretical basis is paradoxical, dialogical and non-dualistic. In this ordinary everyday wholeness is a Gestalt (form), which incorporates all aspects of human relationship, creating aliveness, vibrancy and ground. The self is discovered and understood through authentic relationship, within which boundaries are a co-created construction in the service of discovery of the authentic emerging self. Gestalt Therapy was originally developed in the 1950’s by Fritz and Laura Perls with Paul Goodman, as a response to the predominantly analytical therapies of the time. Perls and Goodman introduced a more relational here-and-now individually authentic therapeutic relationship. Gestalt has since moved with the spirit of our times and has become less individualistic and moved to be more inter-relational; of 'the field' and less developmental, more phenomenologically existential and therefore paradoxically, more fluid and able to embrace the otherness of diversity and difference within people, clients and institutions. From this perspective we now include Eco -Therapy, Diversity, Spirituality and Sexuality as integrated aspects of our contemporary field. This is reflected in both our curriculum and or process led application to theory and practice. This training will enable the contemporary Gestalt therapist to be authentic to their emerging self and whilst engaging within the wider community of Mental Health settings including private practice, voluntary and NHS. We offer two Gestalt courses: A Gestalt Counselling Certificate Length of course: 1 year part time (weekends) This is an introductory year long course which is a qualification in itself and can be counted as a first year towards the full 4 year Diploma. Successful students will have the developed their basic Gestalt Counselling skills and will have developed a sense of themselves as a relationally therapeutic practitioner. Upon successful completion of this first year, the candidate can then choose whether to continue onto year two where they will then be able to start practicing as a trainee Psychotherapist.
A Diploma in Gestalt Therapy that is based in Relationship Length of course: 4 years part time (weekends)
This course is a four year Diploma In Relational Gestalt Psychotherapy accredited by UKCP. Candidates will be able to practice as a trainee psychotherapist from year two and upon successful completion of the four years will then become a fully qualified UKCP Psychotherapist.
Course Leader: Tim Carrette
Tutor : Nam Prakash Kaur
Visiting Tutors : Dr. Liz Mellor Thom Fairclough
Course Dates
2024/25 September 27th -29th October 25th -27th November 29th - Dec 1st January 31st - February 2nd March 28th - 30th May 30th - June 1st June 27th -29th July 23rd - 27th (intensive) 2025/26 Sept 26th - 28th Oct 24th- 26th Nov 28th- 30th 30th Jan- 1st Feb 27th- 29th March 8th- 10th May 5th - 7th June 24th -28th June (intensive) Fee: for 2025/26 £3500 per year (Can be paid in instalments by standing order for £50 extra) ONLINE APPLICATION For reference form click here
