The MSc in Gestalt Psychotherapy offers comprehensive post-graduate training in Gestalt psychotherapy, focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects. The programme aims to develop competent, ethical, and reflexive Gestalt practitioners who can work effectively across various settings. It emphasises the importance of the therapeutic relationship and integrates Gestalt philosophy with clinical practice. Students will gain a deep understanding of Gestalt theory, advanced clinical skills, and prepare for professional registration as psychotherapists. The course includes a combination of taught modules, experiential learning, and clinical placements, culminating in a dissertation and viva examination.

Course Philosophy

Our Gestalt training is based on a holistic and relational approach to working with clients. Central to our philosophy is the primacy of the relationship as the main healing factor as well as attendance to both mind and body processes. Gestalt is more than psychotherapy: it is a philosophy for living and being in the world, involving mind, body and soul. We aim to provide the conditions in which the liveliness, vitality and excitement of existence can be experienced directly and students are encouraged to build upon their existing knowledge and experience and learn experientially from their interactions in the training group. This requires a respectful stance to individual learning needs and styles, as well as insight to appreciate diversity, for example of race, culture, gender, sexual orientation and class.