ICTQual Level 3 Award in Gestalt Therapy for Palliative Care

This qualification provides specialised training in Gestalt therapy principles applied within palliative and end-of-life care settings, focusing on emotional support and holistic patient wellbeing.

• ICTQual AB Level 3 accredited qualification

• Focus on Gestalt therapy in palliative care contexts

• Emphasis on therapeutic communication skills

• Supports holistic emotional and psychological care

• Structured competency-based learning

• Suitable for healthcare and support professionals

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Gestalt Therapy for Palliative Care is designed to develop learners’ understanding of humanistic and experiential therapeutic approaches within end-of-life care environments. It introduces core Gestalt principles such as awareness, presence, and relational dialogue, applied specifically to patients receiving palliative support.

• Understanding Gestalt therapy principles in healthcare settings

• Developing therapeutic communication in palliative care

• Supporting emotional wellbeing of patients and families

• Enhancing person-centred and holistic care approaches

• Applying ethical and professional care practices

• Working collaboratively in multidisciplinary care environments

This qualification equips learners with practical and theoretical knowledge of Gestalt-based therapeutic approaches used in palliative care settings.

• Understand core Gestalt therapy principles and techniques

• Apply therapeutic communication in end-of-life care settings

• Support emotional expression and psychological wellbeing

• Recognise patient needs in palliative and supportive care contexts

• Promote holistic, person-centred care approaches

• Work ethically within palliative care frameworks

This course is intended for individuals working in or entering healthcare and supportive care roles where emotional and psychological support is required in palliative care settings.

• Healthcare assistants and support workers

• Palliative care assistants and hospice staff

• Nursing and healthcare students

• Counsellors and therapy trainees

• Social care professionals working with end-of-life patients

• Volunteers in hospice and community care services

This qualification is suitable for learners with a basic understanding of healthcare or caregiving environments and an interest in therapeutic support approaches.

• Minimum age of 16–18 years depending on centre requirements

• Basic literacy and communication skills in English

The qualification is assessed through structured methods designed to evaluate both theoretical understanding and practical application of Gestalt therapy in care settings.

• Written assignments and coursework

• Case study analysis

• Reflective practice journals

• Tutor-assessed practical or scenario-based tasks

This qualification supports progression into higher-level healthcare, counselling, and palliative care training programmes.

• ICTQual Level 4 qualifications in healthcare or counselling

• Specialised palliative care or hospice training programmes

• Advanced counselling and psychotherapy studies

• Career progression in healthcare support and therapy services