Duration: 3 years (February–December)
Mode: Part-time intensive

The Master of Gestalt Therapy builds on the Graduate Certificate and provides advanced, experiential training in Gestalt theory, practice, and methodology. Graduates become qualified Gestalt therapists, ready to work with individuals, couples, families, groups, communities, and organisations, and are eligible for professional membership with PACFA and other associations.

Weekend Tuition

  • Seven weekends across the year (approximately once a month)
  • 695 hours of face-to-face tuition
  • Focus on integrating theory, experiential learning, and live supervised therapeutic practice

Clinical Practice & Supervision

  • Hands-on work with clients under guidance

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 each year
  • Supports reflection on personal learning and professional development

Assignments

  • A range of assignments in written and other media designed to deepen reflection, theory and practice knowledge  
  • Capstone Projects: Year 4 literature review and applied leadership project

Course Overview

Year 2

‍Step into the therapist role as you deepen your understanding of Gestalt concepts and methodology. Build confidence in your presence, awareness, and ability to work relationally with clients.

Year 3

‍Strengthen your therapeutic practice and integrate practice-based knowledge with advanced Gestalt theory. Expand your skills in working with diverse client groups and presenting concerns.

Year 4‍

Refine and consolidate your clinical practice while exploring common therapeutic challenges and diverse practice settings. Complete a literature review and a leadership project to support your transition into the world as a Gestalt therapist.

Subjects

Year 2

  • TG200 Gestalt Psychotherapy I
  • PG200 Application of Gestalt Psychotherapy I
  • TG201 Gestalt Psychotherapy II
  • PG201 Application of Gestalt Psychotherapy II
  • EG200 Experience and Reflection on Psychotherapy
  • EG201 (optional) Experience and Reflection on Psychotherapy

Year 3

  • TG300 Diagnosis and Treatment
  • PG300 Gestalt Practice I
  • TG301 Psychotherapy: Different Populations
  • PG301 Gestalt Practice II
  • EG300 Experience and Reflection on Psychotherapy
  • EG301 (optional) Experience and Reflection on Psychotherapy

Year 4

  • TG400 Theory, Research and Practice
  • PG400 Gestalt Practice and Supervision I
  • TG401 Psychotherapy: Common Clinical Issues
  • PG401 Gestalt Practice and Supervision II
  • SP400 Supervision of Practice
  • EG400 Experience and Reflection on Psychotherapy
  • EG401 (optional) Experience and Reflection on Psychotherapy

Accreditation

  • Aligned with Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF Level 9)
  • Accredited by TEQSA
  • Recognised by PACFA and GANZ

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