East Coast Gestalt

East Coast Gestalt is accredited for the delivery of Higher Education programs in Gestalt Therapy. Training is delivered across NSW through several campuses. The main centres are Lismore and Sydney, with additional possible sites including Coffs Harbour and Tweed Heads if sufficient demand is shown.

On successful completion of the course a Graduate Diploma of Gestalt Therapy is issued by East Coast Gestalt. This qualification has full Higher Education status and may be used towards further study towards a Masters degree from East Coast Gestalt.

East CoastGestalt is able to offer access to FeeHelp which is government funding assistance for students. This covers all the costs involved in training. As a non-profit organization we already endeavour to keep our fees to a minimum and FeeHelp provides valuable assistance for those who may not choose to pay upfront for the course.

Quality Guarantee

East Coast Gestalt has high commitment to quality in all it's operations. Quality improvement programs are in place for every aspect of the functioning and delivery of courses. Every year there are improvements to the study materials provided to students, additions to the student manual, and improved clarity in terms of expectations, structure and timetabling. The library is expanded significantly each year and the curriculum is regularly reviewed for additions and changes to ensure it keeps abreast of contemporary understanding. The larger focus of supporting optimal student learning is constantly reassessed. East Coast Gestalt prides itself on providing leading edge education in Gestalt therapy, supporting students through to the point of achieving competent practitioner status.

Even more important than the administrative standards is the philosophy of respect for students. East Coast Gestalt strives to treat every student as the individual they are, balancing the need for consistent standards and operating procedures with the unique needs of each person .

Mission Statement

The mission of ECGI program is to promote the application of Gestalt theory and practice. to educate competent Gestalt Practitioners or Organisational Facilitators, and explore the theoretical ground of Gestalt Practice.

In fulfilling this mission, the curriculum provides a training program of excellence which emphasises the experiential nature of learning, theory and practice, personal growth, supervision and professional development.

The design of this program is guided by the central belief in the wholeness of human experience and the responsibility of all participants, leaders and students, for their own personal growth and ongoing professional development.

As a higher educational institution, ECGI is committed to providing the highest standards of practice in the teaching-learning environment, and in the administration of the program.

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What is Gestalt?

  • Gestalt is a holistic approach to human functioning, experiencing the mind, body, emotions and spirit entwined as an interactive whole, constantly working to achieve balance.
    Personal growth is encouraged through development of self awareness and self support for appropriate, spontaneous and creative contact with others
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  • Accreditation

  • The Graduate Diploma issued upon successful completion is fully recognised by the Education DepartmentAustralian Qualifications Framework and can be used as the basis for proceeding onto a Masters.
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  • Organizational Structure

  • The East Coast Gestalt Institute is overseen by a Board of Governance
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  • Policy Framework

  • As a fully registered and accredited Higher Education Provider, EastCoast Gestalt has in place a complete framework of policies.
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  • Tuition Assurance Scheme

  • East Coast Gestalt is a member of the Tuition Assurance Scheme, which guarantees that students will have continuity of their training under any circumstance.
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