Certificate in Embodied Counselling
Overview
The Certificate in Embodied Counselling is an in-depth training certifying you to be an Embodied Counselling Practitioner, skilled in working somatically, intentionally and relationally to effectively support clients in navigating the issues and challenges they are experiencing, and growing into their potential for vibrant, embodied, connected, meaningful living.
The multifaceted curriculum creatively engages students in personal and professional development. Students learn and integrate through practicing embodied counselling skills, engaging in continuous somatic practice, receiving embodied counselling sessions, as well as reflection, support, theoretical review, somatic research, extensive client work, supervision and feedback.
To ensure quality and personal attention, the training is kept to a small group of about 16 students.
We form a supportive learning community, engaging with each other for somatic practice and research, sharing ideas and support.
Prerequisite
The Introductory Certificate in Embodied Counselling is a prerequisite for the Certificate in Embodied Counselling.
The Certificate program builds on the Introductory Certificate, expanding on key skill and content areas, as we go on a deep journey of discovery of self and mastery as an Embodied Counselling Practitioner.
Dates
October 15, 2026 to May 11, 2027.
There is a study break from December 19, 2026 to February 7, 2027, for the Southern Hemisphere Summer Holidays.
Pricing
Super Early Bird price of $4,600 (including GST) available for payment by February 26, 2026.
Early Bird price of $5,000 (including GST) available for payment by June 30, 2026.
Full Price for the training is $5,400 (including GST).
Methodology and Curriculum
The course description goes into detail about dates, pricing, curriculum and methodology, including the content of each unit. For your copy, click on Request Course Details below, or you can email us on:
info@instituteofsomaticsexology.com
Content areas include:
Attending and the Co-Creation of Meaning
Identity and Sequencing Discernment
Bracketing, Tracking and Embracing Uncertainty
Stages of Working through Trauma
Harnessing Change through the Power of Relationship
Extensive Client Work and Supervision
Certification:
Upon satisfactory completion and approval by the Institute of Somatic Sexology, students are awarded the Certificate in Embodied Counselling, and are qualified to work as Embodied Counselling Practitioners.
In order to work as an Embodied Counselling Practitioner, you must work within the Code of Ethics of Certified Embodied Counselling Practitioners, maintain membership of a relevant professional association, and maintain professional indemnity insurance.
I felt really resourced, but also constantly fascinated by different tools that we were working with.
It was incredible. It felt life changing. I felt so much care.
There was a deep sense of care and acceptance. That felt really radical for me to experience that in a course.
What I noticed is how much that course kept me in my process and in my body. It’s like an anchor.
“Transformative is the word that comes to mind. At times it felt like a lot to balance, study time, practice sessions, work, life - but in finding this balance I feel much more resourced now. I understand my capacities better and feel more centred and embodied.”
“So expansive and experiential. It challenged me in a lot of ways, and caused me to reflect deeply on my needs and patterns, and what I need in order to do this work and show up fully for clients, but in really useful, embodied ways. I had major take aways from every class and peer supervision, and I'm so grateful for all of the time we got to connect with classmates and practice together.”
“I loved the content, and style of teaching, which made for an enriching experience. I felt appropriately challenged to grow, and supported along the way.”
“Extremely useful - I loved the intro certificate but this has taken things to a whole new level.”
“This training has been fantastic for both my professional development and personal growth. Throughout the training I implemented learnings with my clients and had wonderful results. It has helped build my confidence to work with a client in a variety of somatic ways.”