Introduction to Somatic Psychotherapy
Onsite Learning Programme
Unlocking Imagination in Practice.
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
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Programme Type: IICP will issue a CPD Certificate of Attendance.
CPD: 8 hours
Next Intakes: Saturday 18th July 2026
NFQ: N/A
ECTS: N/A
Academic Validation: N/A
Professional Accreditation: N/A
Overview
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. It 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). We will cover:
- History & Development of Somatic & Body Therapies
- Understanding Trauma & the impact on the Body
- The role of the body in Healing Client Issues
- Interventions for the Psychotherapist
- Experiential Practice in Body & Somatic Connection
Date
- Saturday 18th July 2026 9.30-4.30
Certification
- The college will issue a certificate of attendance to those who take this workshop.
- CPD: 6 hours
Cost
- €95.00 (15% Discount for IICP Students/ Alumni and VCS Counsellors)
- This course is part of IICP’s Summer Series and eligible for our 3 for 2 offer so book any two summer series workshops and get a third one free!
- Note: The discount for IICP Students / Alumni and VCS Counsellors cannot be used in conjunction with the 3 for 2 offer.
Venue:
- This workshop will take place Onsite in IICP Campus, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Expert Programme Facilitator
Wendy Crampton
Wendy Crampton is an experienced Psychotherapist & Supervisor. She works with a specialisation in Childhood Developmental Trauma and use of the body and Somatics in therapy and in Healing. She offers a holistic therapeutic approach to clients, and is also trained in Trauma Release Breathwork, Craniosacral Therapy & Transforming Touch Nervous System Regulation, as well as Transpersonal Practices including Meditation & Mindfulness. She has experience in a variety of settings as a psychotherapist, including Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP); Pieta House; as well as in psychiatric and community settings. She currently works in private practice. Wendy also runs group Workshops in experiential personal development & wellbeing, integrating Breathwork, Body Movement, Psychological approaches & meditation & mindfulness practices for individuals who wish to work in a transformation somatic and transpersonal way in their own personal healing or to gain a deeper perspective and gain skills as a psychotherapist.
