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.

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.