The Gestalt Centre

What The Gestalt Centre does

The Gestalt Centre is a UK registered charity (Charity Registration Number 1155725) founded in 1980 and based in Camden, London, operating as a specialist training institution in the Gestalt therapy tradition. It delivers a portfolio of accredited programmes including a one-year Certificate in Humanistic Counselling Skills, a two-year BACP-accredited Diploma in Counselling, and a five-year UKCP-accredited Psychotherapy Programme that culminates in an MA awarded by London Metropolitan University and registration with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy. Alongside the core training pathway, the organisation runs CPD workshops, a Group Facilitation Programme, a Gestalt in Organisations OD curriculum (including a £5,450 Masterclass), a Working with Trauma Masterclass, a low-cost therapy scheme delivered by trainee psychotherapists, and room hire at the Camden centre.

The "technology" of the business is the Gestalt methodology itself: a holistic, experiential pedagogy combining theory, group process, supervised clinical placement, and personal therapy, delivered primarily in person at the Camden centre with online delivery for selected CPD modules. There is no software platform; the curriculum, accreditation framework, and faculty expertise constitute the core intellectual property. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the organisation's website, mailing list, open evenings, taster events, and alumni referrals, supplemented by a therapist finder directory that captures downstream value from graduate cohorts.

The revenue model is fee-based across four streams: long-cycle professional training programmes billed via monthly standing orders (annual fees of approximately £4,855 to £5,889 depending on programme year), short CPD courses and workshops priced per event with tiered self-funded/charity/private rates, room hire to external professionals, and subsidised therapy sessions. Customer segments span aspiring counsellors, qualified therapists seeking CPD, professionals working in organisations (HR, OD, leadership), and individuals seeking personal development, with London Metropolitan University, UKCP, and BACP serving as accrediting and awarding partners.

Name

The Gestalt Centre

Legal name

The Gestalt Centre

Website

https://gestaltcentre.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Gestalt Centre is a UK registered charity founded in 1980 in Camden, London, delivering BACP- and UKCP-accredited training in Gestalt counselling, psychotherapy, and organisational development to aspiring therapists, qualified practitioners, and professionals working in organisations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Programmes: Revenue from accredited counselling and psychotherapy training programmes including the Certificate in Humanistic Counselling Skills, Diploma in Counselling, and five-year Psychotherapy Programme leading to MA and UKCP registration. Fees are charged annually with monthly payment options available.
2. CPD Courses and Workshops: Revenue from short courses, workshops, and CPD programmes including Gestalt for Life events, group facilitation programmes, trauma workshops, and organisational development courses. Offered in various formats (weekend, evening, online, in-person).
3. Room Hire: Revenue from hiring out meeting rooms, conference rooms, consultation rooms, and training rooms at the Camden centre to external professionals and organisations.
4. Low-cost Therapy Scheme: Affordable individual therapy provided as part of the Psychotherapy Practitioner Diploma programme, offering sessions at reduced rates for people on low incomes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Gestalt Centre is a London-based registered charity and training institution providing Gestalt counselling, psychotherapy, organisational development, personal-development, and related therapeutic services. It sells accredited professional programmes, short courses, and workshops, and also provides low-cost therapy and room hire.

Product overview

The Gestalt Centre is the UK's foremost provider of Gestalt training, offering a portfolio of professional training programmes, personal development courses, and therapeutic services. The core offerings include a BACP-accredited Counselling Programme (Certificate and Diploma) and a five-year UKCP-accredited Psychotherapy Programme (Diploma through to Masters and Practitioner Diploma). These are supplemented by specialized sub-brands: Gestalt for Life (personal development workshops), Gestalt in Organisations (OD and leadership programmes), and a Group Facilitation Programme. Additional services include a low-cost therapy scheme and room hire. The organisation operates as a training institution rather than a software platform, with courses structured as discrete programmes that can be taken standalone or combined toward professional qualifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gestalt for Life: Short courses and workshops for personal development, self-awareness, and creative expression
• Gestalt at Work
• Gestalt Counselling and Psychotherapy

Products and services

• Gestalt Counselling Programme A professional Gestalt counselling training route consisting of a one-year Certificate in Humanistic Counselling Skills and a two-year Diploma in Counselling, with the diploma leading to BACP accreditation.
• Certificate in Humanistic Counselling Skills A one-year level 4 part-time course developing counselling skills with Gestalt as its central theory and providing an entry route into the Diploma in Counselling.
• Diploma in Counselling A two-year level 5 BACP-accredited counselling diploma requiring at least 100 hours of supervised placement and providing a professional counselling qualification.
• Psychotherapy Programme A five-year professional Gestalt psychotherapy training programme comprising a Diploma in Professional Development, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters in Gestalt Therapy, and Psychotherapy Practitioner Diploma, leading to UKCP registration.
• Diploma in Supervision UKCP-recognised supervision training for counselling and psychotherapy professionals seeking a professional supervision qualification.
• Gestalt for Life A portfolio of personal-development workshops and short courses for individuals seeking self-awareness, creativity, or therapeutic exploration without prior counselling experience.
• Gestalt in Organisations An organisational-development programme applying Gestalt principles to leadership, team dynamics, and workplace stress through Core Concepts, In Practice, and Masterclass courses.
• Group Facilitation Programme A professional-development programme for group and team facilitators, comprising individual workshops and a Certificate in Group Facilitation.
• Working with Trauma Masterclass A weekend course exploring trauma recovery through the Gestalt approach combined with neuroscience, experiential learning, and skills practice.
• Managing Stress and Resilience in Teams and Organisations A two-course programme combining Understanding Stress and Resilience with training on enhancing workplace organisational dynamics.
• Gestalt in Action Weekend Workshop A weekend Gestalt workshop offered with separate pricing for self-funded, charity, and private-sector participants.
• Introducing Gestalt: Theory and Practice An introductory course in Gestalt theory and practice offered to self-funded and sponsored participants.
• Personal Growth and Development Groups Personal-development groups offered in weekend and ten-week formats, with separate self-funded and sponsored pricing.
• Using the Sand Tray in Therapy A course on using the sand tray in therapy, with self-funded and sponsored pricing and a 20% discount for current counselling students, psychotherapy students, and graduate members.
• Free Fall: Writing as Creative Therapy A two-day weekend workshop using writing as creative therapy.
• Low-cost Therapy Scheme Affordable individual therapy delivered by trainee psychotherapists as part of the Psychotherapy Practitioner Diploma programme.
• Room Hire Meeting rooms, conference rooms, consultation rooms, and training rooms available for hire at the accessible Camden centre.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• London Metropolitan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon Metropolitan University processes enrolment onto and graduation from relevant MA programmes. Students completing the Postgraduate Certificate satisfy requirements but continue to work towards the MA awarded by London Metropolitan University.
• United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUKCP critically evaluates and guides Gestalt courses and provides professional registration for graduates of the Psychotherapy Programme. The Gestalt Centre is recognised as a provider meeting UKCP standards for supervision training.
• British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBACP accredits the Diploma in Counselling programme and evaluates Gestalt Centre training to ensure delivery of best practice in counselling and psychotherapy. Graduates are eligible for BACP membership.
• UKAGP (United Kingdom Association for Gestalt Therapy)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual trainee UKAGP membership is included in psychotherapy training fees upon application.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gestaltlondon
• Facebookfacebook.com/gestaltcentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gestalt-centre

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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