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Master of Gestalt Therapy – Melbourne (Bundoora) (HMGT)

Gestalt therapy is an approach to working with people that is ‘field sensitive’ (co-textual and holistic), phenomenological (subjective and descriptive), and dialogic (relational). Contemporary thinking about Gestalt principles ensures that it is more than just a form of therapy; it has many applications. In particular, Gestalt is a method of self-exploration that provides opportunities for people on personal, interpersonal and community levels to make creative adjustments to the challenges of life. This course is taken over one year or equivalent and is designed for mental health and human services professionals such as those involved in counselling, psychotherapy or consultancy work. The master program provides specialist education and training in the Gestalt approach to working with people. The course aims to produce competent, ethical and creative practitioners capable of working in a range of health, education and community settings. In particular, graduates of the program can expect to have a developed significant personal awareness and a high level of competency in this specialist area.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a three-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in a related discipline, plus the Introductory Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Diploma of Gestalt Therapy offered by Gestalt Therapy Australia (GTA), or equivalent (equivalent to the GANZ minimum standard of 450 hours over a minimum of three years). Applicants will be selected based on academic merit, professional suitability and life experience. Applicants must complete the Diploma of Gestalt Therapy offered by GTA or equivalent and achieve a B grade average or above. All suitable applicants are required to attend a panel interview.

Course structure

This coursework degree will be completed over a minimum of one year full-time or equivalent. Students must complete Masters level coursework subjects offered by GTA (or equivalent) prior to or in conjunction with the research skills and thesis components taught by La Trobe University.

Key: ¹ Must be at master level and is normally taken at Gestalt Therapy Australia