DipHE Gestalt Counselling at University of Portsmouth

Develop foundational counselling knowledge and gain the skills and practical experience you need to become a gestalt counsellor. Do you have a background in counselling or psychology and a level 3 counselling qualification? Would you like to gain the practical knowledge and interpersonal skills you need to pursue a career as a Gestalt counsellor?

Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: February 2027 / September 2027 / February 2028  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Counselling Skills; Counselling Theory; Diversity, Ethics and Professional Practice; Personal and Professional Development 1; Applied Counselling Practice - Gestalt; Introduction to Gestalt Research; Personal and Professional Development in Gestalt Counselling (2); Understanding Mental Health Conditions in Gestalt Counselling; Working with Diverse Client Groups in Gestalt Therapy.

Career pathways

Gestalt counselling is a tool for helping people deal with difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress, self-confidence issues, bereavement, relationship difficulties or family problems. Increased awareness in society about mental health and events such as the coronavirus pandemic have increased the demand for counselling and therapy services.

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