Course Content
Course Content
The Foundation Course in Counselling and Psychotherapy, delivered by Turning Point™ Institute (TPI), strikes the perfect balance between academic learning, skills practice and personal development.
A Solid Foundation in Theory
During the course, you will gain an understanding of the core theories of psychotherapy, from the insights of psychoanalysis to the growth-orientated approach of psychosynthesis. You will explore the modalities of person-centred psychotherapy, the experiential techniques of Gestalt therapy, as well as, other transformative therapeutic approaches. Each modality brings a unique lens to understanding human behaviour, emotions, and relationships.
Guided Skills Development
Emotional intelligence is important for our personal and professional lives. During this course you will be guided through thoughtful engagement, self-exploration, and real time applications of how to improve your interpersonal and communication skills. You will learn how to develop trust within relationships and to be present as a more empathic, open-hearted listener.
An Opportunity for Self-Reflection
Self-reflection is a core component of psychotherapy training. This course creates a space where you can reflect on your own life, gain an insight into how you interact with others and a better understanding of how you deal with life’s challenges.
Weekly Content
The Foundation course is delivered weekly, online, on a nominated evening 6.30 – 9.30 pm. Dates will be released in June 2025, for the course beginning September 2025.
| Week 1 | Introduction, Course Overview, Historical Background to Counselling and Psychotherapy |
| Week 2 | Psychoanalysis (Sigmund Freud) Skills Teaching and Practice |
| Week 3 | Skills Teaching and Practice |
| Week 4 | Person-Centred Psychotherapy (Carl Rogers) Skills Teaching and Practice |
| Week 5 | Adlerian Therapy (Alfred Adler) Skills Teaching and Practice |
| Break | |
| Week 6 | Psychoanalysis (Carl Jung) Skills Teaching and Practice |
| Week 7 | Gestalt Therapy (Fritz Perls) Skills Teaching and Practice |
| Week 8 | Psychosynthesis (Roberto Assagioli) Skills Teaching and Practice |
| Week 9 | Integrative Perspective Skills Teaching and Practice |
| Week 10 | Skills Teaching and Practice Therapeutic Endings, Closure |