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Instituto Superior De Estudios Psicológicos ISEP
Curso de Experto en Psicoterapia Breve Estratégica: Herramientas y Aplicaciones Avanzadas
- Online Spain
Course
Full time
Distance Learning
Spanish
Un curso de experto que te va a abrir las puertas a una nueva forma de mejorar la salud mental de todos aplicando intervenciones breves y efectivas para abordar una amplia variedad de trastornos y problemáticas. Este curso te va a dar el conocimiento que necesitas para poder manejar intervenciones más efectivas en tu día a día.


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Stanford Summer Session
Summer Course: Unlocking the Mind: An Overview of Modern Psychotherapy Approaches
- Stanford, USA
Summer Course
Full time
8 weeks
On-Campus
English
This introductory course will provide you with a roadmap of modern psychotherapy approaches. No prerequisites are required for this class. By the end of the course, you will be able to describe multiple therapy approaches, including the philosophy and techniques that characterize and differentiate the approaches.

Alison Free Online Learning
Course in Basics of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
1 hour
Distance Learning
English
Do you have the aptitude required to become a counsellor or psychotherapist but seek the skills? This course on the basics of counselling and psychotherapy delves into the world of mental health and the evolution of treatment options since the early days of the ‘talking cure’. We trace the relationship between counselling and psychotherapy and explore the works of renowned psychologists like Sigmund Freud to train you in the use of both methods.

Alison Free Online Learning
Course in Basics of Motivational Interviewing
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
1 hour
Distance Learning
English
This course teaches therapists and health practitioners how to encourage behavioral change through motivational interviewing (MI). We explore approaches to psychotherapy developed by Stephen Rollnick and William R. Miller to assist people in changing through their own motivations. This course focuses on helping therapists and practitioners develop and maintain MI skills, and assisting patients adhere to treatment recommendations.
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Alison Free Online Learning
Course in Colour Therapy
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
1 hour
Distance Learning
English
This free online course is ideal for anybody interested in learning the use of colours as an alternative therapy.

Alison Free Online Learning
Course in Family Counselling, Marriage and Couples Therapy
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
4 hours
Distance Learning
English
Learn about counselling and its applications in resolving emotional and psychological issues in this free online course.


Instituto Superior De Estudios Psicológicos ISEP
Curso de Experto en Psicoterapia Afirmativa LGTBIQ+
- Online Spain
Course
Full time
On-Campus
Spanish


University of the Highlands and Islands
Fast-track counseling
PgCert Outdoor and Adventure Therapeutic Practice
- Online
Certificate
Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
Fast-track counseling
The PgCert Outdoor and Adventure Therapeutic Practice signals an important development for the adventure and therapy sectors, offering an innovative approach to defining and upholding professional standards for outdoor and adventure-based therapeutic practice.


Regent’s University London
Postgraduate Certificate in Existential Psychotherapy
- London, United Kingdom
Certificate
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
The Postgraduate Certificate in Existential Psychotherapy (PGCEP) constitutes your final year of training and leads to professional registration as an existential psychotherapist through the Society for Existential Analysis of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).


Regent’s University London
Postgraduate Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy
- London, United Kingdom
Certificate
Part time
On-Campus
English
The Postgraduate Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy (PGCIP) constitutes the final stage of training to become a professionally registered integrative psychotherapist through the Humanistic and Integrative College of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).


Regent’s University London
Psychotherapy & Counselling Certificate
- London, United Kingdom
Certificate
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
This course offers a solid grounding in psychotherapy and counselling theory and skills. It combines academic, practical and experiential components within a supportive and challenging environment.


IKON Institute of Australia
Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Level 1, Australia
Diploma
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy is your pathway to an exciting career as an entry level counsellor. In this higher education diploma, you will study major theoretical perspectives both within psychotherapy and counselling traditions, and outside these traditions you will engage with relevant scientific, philosophical and spiritual disciplines.


Gestalt Institute of Guadalajara (Instituto Gestalt de Guadalajara)
Certificate - Specialty in Gestalt Psychotherapy
- Guadalajara, Mexico
Certificate
On-Campus
Spanish
The Gestalt Institute of Guadalajara promotes Gestalt Psychotherapy in its two aspects: the expansion of consciousness that leads to living a fuller existence and the integration of the personality, which gives the therapy the depth and seriousness that our patients should respect. , all from a humanistic attitude and with a holistic approach. Aim: Train psychotherapists who practice Gestalt Psychotherapy. Unlike master's degrees, which generally privilege the training of researchers who do not necessarily practice the discipline, we intend that our graduates, already with sufficient personal exploration and acquired knowledge (necessary skills and techniques), engage in individual psychotherapeutic processes and/or groups of their patients. For this, we have the excellent programs, guides, and evaluations that the great research work of our founder, teacher Martha L. Preciado Medina, left us. Aimed at: people with a completed bachelor's degree, preferably psychologists and psychiatrists, or who certify studies in psychology, human development, or our Diploma in Psychology.


Gestalt Institute of Guadalajara (Instituto Gestalt de Guadalajara)
Diploma - Graduates Gestalt: a Lifestyle
- Guadalajara, Mexico
Diploma
On-Campus
Spanish
We can understand by "Gestalt Life" a way of living more fully, with greater contact and responsibility (it comes from responsibility: the ability to respond to any situations that life is present, even if help and support are not available), more satisfying relationships and in general, a greater breadth of consciousness. The institute offers this possibility to people interested in improving their quality of life. It is not the study of psychotherapy, it is a theoretical-experiential workshop, which offers the possibility of existing more fully (It is not recognized by the SEP). In the second stage, a diploma in Gestalt Life Promotion is offered, for those who wish to transmit the learning obtained to other people or groups.


Barking & Dagenham College
CPCAB (Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body)Therapeutic Counselling Diploma Level 4
- Dagenham, United Kingdom
Diploma
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Train to become a Counsellor by achieving our advanced CPCAB counseling qualification. Learn how to advise and support people experiencing emotional difficulties or challenges.
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Studying psychotherapy at the preparatory level offers a foundational understanding of mental health practices and therapeutic techniques. This stage introduces students to the essential theories and principles that underpin the field, making it an excellent choice for those interested in helping others.
You'll explore key topics such as human behavior, communication techniques, and basic counseling skills. As you engage with this material, the environment fosters curiosity and encourages critical thinking, providing a solid groundwork for advanced studies. Common courses include an introduction to psychology, ethics in counseling, and the basics of therapeutic modalities.
Moreover, students develop competencies in empathetic listening, reflecting responses, and formulating treatment plans. These skills are crucial for effective interaction in future clinical settings. Graduates often pursue roles as mental health support workers or counselors, laying the groundwork for further specialization or higher-level training in psychotherapy.