Gestalt Psychotherapy

Our MA in Gestalt Psychotherapy Programme is structured over four modules:



Module 1 Personal Development (including Weekly Therapy)

Module 2 Skills Development (Placement & Supervision)

Module 3 Theoretical Understanding (Assignments and Study Groups)

Module 4 Dissertation and Viva (including Academic Supervision)



These modules span five years, integrating residential workshops, regional study days, personal therapy, and clinical placements (years 3 & 4).



Students must attend all residential workshops and fulfil the following requirements:



Participate in regional study days.

Attend personal therapy throughout the programme.

Undertake a clinical placement (years 3 & 4) with 200+ client hours.

Receive individual and group supervision.

Complete a final Dissertation and pass the Viva exam.



Our programme is accredited by IAHIP and IACP, enabling graduates to begin the accreditation process upon completion of the taught programme.



Graduates receive either:

Postgraduate Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy (Level 9, 60 credits), or

Master of Arts in Gestalt Psychotherapy (Level 9, 90 credits)



Once you have completed Modules 1-3 you will be eligible to apply for accreditation as a psychotherapist. For details on how to gain and maintain accreditation please refer to the relevant professional organisation website.



There is a thriving post-training group which meets regularly and provides many opportunities for networking. Its members are generous with their support for therapists embarking on their careers.



Post-practicum reflection groups and CPD opportunities with international trainers ensure that graduates are well supported after they finish their training.



Since 1983, the training has consistently produced therapists of quality not just qualified therapists. It has an excellent reputation both nationally and internationally and its graduates work in a wide range of settings including universities, colleges, the HSE, voluntary organisations and private practice.

Year 1



MODULE 1 - Personal Development (including weekly therapy)

MODULE 2 - Skills Development

MODULE 3 - Theoretical Understanding (written assignments and study groups)



Year 2



MODULE 1 - Personal Development (including weekly therapy)

MODULE 2 - Skills Development

MODULE 3 - Theoretical Understanding (written assignments and study groups)



Year 3



MODULE 1 - Personal Development (including weekly therapy)

MODULE 2 - Skills Development (placement and supervision)

MODULE 3 - Theoretical Understanding (written assignments and study groups)



Year 4



MODULE 1 - Personal Development (including weekly therapy)

MODULE 2 - Skills Development (placement and supervision)

MODULE 3 - Theoretical Understanding (written assignments and study groups)



Year 5



MODULE 4 - Dissertation and Viva (including 4 residential workshops and online meetings)

Entry to the training programme is at graduate level 8 or equivalent. Selection is made on the basis of personal development as well as prior experience and academic aptitude. In line with research evidence, we believe that the person of the therapist and the strength of the relationship they make are the most important factors in predicting good therapeutic outcome.



More information on Admission Criteria at https://gestaltinstitute.ie/ma-gestalt-therapy#structure

Postgraduate Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy (Level 9, 60 credits).


Master of Arts in Gestalt Psychotherapy (Level 9, 90 credits).

5 years.

Modules 1-3


Fees are €4,650 per year, plus accommodation at Teach Bhride. You will be registered as an Institute of Technology Carlow student and will receive a student card giving you access to all Institute of Technology Carlow facilities. You may be able to claim tax relief on your fees which are payable by bank transfer.


Module 4-Dissertation


Fees are €6,950.00, plus accommodation at Teach Bhride. Students are expected to submit their dissertation within 12 months and may incur additional costs for extra academic supervisions if they fail to meet this deadline.


In addition to programme fees:


•Students are required to attend personal therapy, at their own expense, for the duration of modules 1-3.


•Students on clinical placement are required to attend supervision, at their own expense, in a ratio of 1 supervision to every 4 client sessions.


•All students must be members of a professional association and subject to that body's Code of Ethics.

Applications for 2026-2027 are now closed.



Waiting List for the 2027 -2028 is open



Closing date for applications for 2027-2028 will be announced soon.