Introduction to Somatic Psychotherapy

Working with the body in the therapy room

Introduction:

This one-day workshop introduces Body Psychotherapy and Somatic Approaches to participants and provides the opportunity for students and qualified psychotherapists to increase their knowledge and understanding of the role of the Body in psychotherapy.

Course Content:

The workshop will consist of a mix of lecture style, group work, case discussion and experiential exercises and will be suitable for anyone who would like to gain skills to incorporate body & somatic intervention in the therapy room, as well as gaining understanding relating to trauma and the body, and how to stay working safely and with boundaries as a psychotherapist. (This workshop is introductory and is not a Somatic Psychotherapy Training Course).

In this workshop, learners will cover:

• Understand transference and countertransference in contemporary practice
• Recognise common transference patterns in therapy
• Identify their own emotional and bodily responses as clinical information
• Work more confidently with strong relational dynamics
• Avoid over-reacting or withdrawing when intensity arises
• Use supervision and reflection more effectively

Entry Requirements

These courses will be of interest to various psychotherapists, counsellors and counselling students who have an interest in this area. 

Award: CPD Certificate of Attendance

CPD: 6 hours per workshop

Cost: €95 with a reduced rate for IICP Students /Alumni, or the 3-for-2 option is available where you book two workshops and get a third free!

Date: 18^th July 2026

Delivery:  Onsite

Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm

For further information call 01 466 4205 or to get further details on the workshops and book online, visit Click here ....  Select Summer Series in the drop down box, tick Introduction to Somatic Psychotherapy- 18 July 2026 and click Next to start the application.