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Gestalt Therapy

About the Gestalt Therapy Certificate

Developed by German-born psychiatrist, Fitz Perls in the 1990s, Gestalt therapy is a client centred approach to psychotherapy. The practice hones in on each person’s individual experience and assesses their state in the present moment. According to Gestalt therapy, the key to unlocking and fulfilling our potential is increasing our self-awareness and blocking negative thought patterns.

This engaging distance learning course has been specifically designed to teach students the key concepts of Gestalt therapy. Spread over eight informative units, this 64-hour home study qualification covers topics ranging from awareness, movement, art and sound, to working with couples, groups and communicating from within.

Who should study this course?

This course has been specifically designed for those who want to understand this strand of psychotherapy. Perfect for those with previous experience in other therapies, this course will help students to build on their knowledge and skills and become greater practitioners.

If you don’t have any experience in therapy, then don’t worry. This course is suitable for people of all knowledge and experience levels. All you will need is an interest in the topic, a way to access our materials and the motivation to study independently.

What happens after the course?

On successful completion of this home learning course, students will have gained a fundamental understanding of Gestalt therapy techniques. They will able to use this knowledge to begin practicing this kind of therapy with their own clients.

If this is a student’s first therapy course, then they may want to use this qualification as a grounding for further online or taught courses. Those who choose to continue their studies to a higher level will have a range of career opportunities open to them. These include:

  • Therapist
  • Counsellor
  • Life Coach

For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464

Modules

Introduction - Awareness

Communicating Within

Communicating with Others

Imaginative Journeys

Working with Couples

Working with Groups

Movement, Art and Sound

Working with Pairs

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

 

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Gestalt Therapy.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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Gestalt Therapy

About the Gestalt Therapy Certificate

Developed by German-born psychiatrist, Fitz Perls in the 1990s, Gestalt therapy is a client centred approach to psychotherapy. The practice hones in on each person’s individual experience and assesses their state in the present moment. According to Gestalt therapy, the key to unlocking and fulfilling our potential is increasing our self-awareness and blocking negative thought patterns.

This engaging distance learning course has been specifically designed to teach students the key concepts of Gestalt therapy. Spread over eight informative units, this 64-hour home study qualification covers topics ranging from awareness, movement, art and sound, to working with couples, groups and communicating from within.

Who should study this course?

This course has been specifically designed for those who want to understand this strand of psychotherapy. Perfect for those with previous experience in other therapies, this course will help students to build on their knowledge and skills and become greater practitioners.

If you don’t have any experience in therapy, then don’t worry. This course is suitable for people of all knowledge and experience levels. All you will need is an interest in the topic, a way to access our materials and the motivation to study independently.

What happens after the course?

On successful completion of this home learning course, students will have gained a fundamental understanding of Gestalt therapy techniques. They will able to use this knowledge to begin practicing this kind of therapy with their own clients.

If this is a student’s first therapy course, then they may want to use this qualification as a grounding for further online or taught courses. Those who choose to continue their studies to a higher level will have a range of career opportunities open to them. These include:

  • Therapist
  • Counsellor
  • Life Coach

For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464

Modules

Introduction - Awareness

Communicating Within

Communicating with Others

Imaginative Journeys

Working with Couples

Working with Groups

Movement, Art and Sound

Working with Pairs

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

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Assessment

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

 

Qualifications

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Gestalt Therapy.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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