This is the second course on our Psychotherapy Programme and the first of three years of study towards an MA in Gestalt Therapy. It offers students an in-depth assimilation of Gestalt therapy – both the theory and practice.
Most students come to this course direct from the Year 1 of the Psychotherapy Programme (Gestalt Foundation Year). Others join from our Gestalt Counselling Programme. It’s possible to enter the programme at this point with a degree (or equivalent experience) plus prior understanding of the Gestalt approach.
This course will further develop your understanding of Gestalt, both experientially in individual therapy and group work, as well as through studying key texts and by preparing essays and presentations.
Module PYP103GS provides theoretical development with a focus on core Gestalt therapy principles and concepts.
Module PYP090GS focuses on personal and practical development. In the second half of the year, students begin skills practice and consider issues in relation to working with clients.
Weekly term-time meetings: Tuesdays 5.30pm – 9.00pm, starting in September.
Successful completion of our Diploma in Professional Development (Year 1 of the Psychotherapy Programme) OR of our three-year Counselling Programme.
Completion of this year gives you a Postgraduate Certificate from London Metropolitan University and is a requirement for entry to the third stage of the Psychotherapy Programme, the Postgraduate Diploma, where you’ll continue to work towards your MA.