Duration: 1 year (April–December)
Mode: Part-time intensive
The Graduate Certificate in Gestalt Therapy provides an introduction to Gestalt Therapy and is open to anyone seeking personal or professional development. It is also the pathway into the Master of Gestalt Therapy for those wishing to continue their training. Students will develop a strong foundation in Gestalt theory and practice, applicable to counselling, psychotherapy, groups, community, and organisational work.
Weekend Tuition
- Six weekends across the year (approximately once a month)
- 144 hours of face-to-face tuition
- Focus on integrating theory with personal reflection and experiential learning
Study Groups
Additional 30 hours of study in small groups
Residential
- Six days in a rural off-campus setting
- Learning framed by contemporary Gestalt principles and adult learning methods
- Emphasis on community, connection, and experiential practice
Personal Therapy
- Minimum 10 one-to-one sessions with an external Gestalt therapist
- Supports reflection on personal learning and professional development
Assignments
Reflective assignments in written and other media
Course Overview
- Weekend 1: Introductions / Awareness / Contact
- Weekend 2: Gestalt – A Dialogical Approach
- Weekend 3: Gestalt – A Phenomenological Approach
- Weekend 4: Gestalt Contact and Contact Styles
- Weekend 5: Enduring Relational Themes and Paradoxical Theory of Change
- Weekend 6: Storytelling
- Mid-Year Interviews
- Residential Program (semester two)
Subjects
- TG100 Gestalt Theory I
- PG100 Application of Gestalt Theory I
- EG100 Experience and Reflection on Psychotherapy (Term 1 & 2)
- TG101 Gestalt Theory II
- PG101 Application of Gestalt Theory II
- EG101 Experience and Reflection on Psychotherapy (optional)
Accreditation
- Aligned to Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF Level 8)
- Accredited by TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency)
Progression
Completion of the Graduate Certificate allows progression to the Master of Gestalt Therapy, subject to invitation, academic prerequisites, and personal aptitude.
