Applications for the 2026/2027 Academic Year
Applications are now open for the new academic cohort beginning 14–15 November 2026.
To apply, please contact:
[email protected]
+40 744 333 362
Programme Overview
Programme Duration
5 years, with one module per month (each module is delivered over two days, Saturday and Sunday).
Total Training Hours: 2,925 hours.
The programme combines theoretical study, practical training, personal development, clinical work, supervision, and independent academic study.
Online Training
The Integrative Psychotherapy Training is delivered primarily in an online format. In addition, participants are required to attend in-person training components.
In-Person Training Components
A 5-day residential training held annually in Timișoara, Romania, during March or April, throughout the first three years of the programme;
A 5-day residential training held annually in Moeciu de Jos, Brașov County, Romania, at the beginning of August.
Structure
· Basic Training – 20 modules of theory and practical application delivered over 3 years (400 hours)
· Personal Development – 12 group personal development sessions over 3 years (240 hours)
· Advanced Training – 10 modules of theory and clinical practice over 2 years (200 hours)
· Supervision – 14 group supervision modules over 2 years (200 hours) supporting a minimum of 300 client-contact hours
· Individual Therapy – Minimum 35 hours over the course of training
· Peer Supervision (Intervision) – 50 hours
· Independent Study – Supervision reports, 4 essays, 2 dissertation papers (end of Years 3 and 5), home assignments, and 3 examinations (end of Years 1, 3, and 5) – approximately 1,500 hours
Admission involves submission of academic and professional documentation and an evaluative interview. The process ensures applicants demonstrate academic preparedness, psychological maturity, and professional motivation suitable for psychotherapy training.
Detailed information regarding tuition, payment schedules, and coverage of training components is provided in the Course Fees section. Financial transparency is maintained throughout the programme.
The Propaedeutics Course provides foundational preparation for applicants without a background in psychology or the human sciences. It introduces essential psychological and counselling concepts required for entry into professional psychotherapy training.
The programme is grounded in an integrative, relational, and developmental model of psychotherapy. It recognises the interaction between biological, emotional, cognitive, relational, and unconscious processes in psychological functioning. Training emphasises depth, clinical flexibility, and ethical responsibility, preparing future psychotherapists to work with complexity rather than relying on fixed techniques. Experiential learning, reflective practice, and the development of personal awareness form the core of the educational approach.
Basic Training takes place during the first three years and establishes foundational clinical and theoretical competencies. Trainees study core psychological processes, therapeutic relationship dynamics, and intervention principles while developing initial clinical skills.
Each module (20 hours) includes:
· 4 hours theoretical input
· 11–12 hours practical application
· 5 hours individual study
Emphasis is placed on translating theory into practice through structured exercises and clinical simulations.
Advanced Training occurs in Years 4 and 5 and focuses on applied clinical work with complex presentations across major diagnostic categories. Trainees develop skills in case formulation, treatment planning, and strategic intervention tailored to individual client needs.
Each module (20 hours) includes:
· 4 hours theoretical input
· 11–12 hours applied practice
· 5 hours individual study
This stage strengthens diagnostic reasoning and integrative clinical decision-making.
Personal development is a core professional requirement. Trainees explore their relational styles, emotional patterns, and personal dynamics as they relate to therapeutic work. The aim is professional self-awareness and emotional regulation, reducing the likelihood of countertransference interference.
Requirements include:
· Minimum 35 hours of individual therapy
· 12 group personal development sessions
Supervision supports trainees as they begin direct clinical work. It provides structured reflection on cases, ethical dilemmas, therapeutic processes, and professional development.
· Group supervision sessions: 15 hours each (online)
· Minimum 300 client-contact hours required
· Supervision protocols submitted for at least 10 cases covering varied clinical presentations
Additional individual supervision may be undertaken if needed.
INTERVISION / PEER SUPERVISION
Intervision is offered monthly online and is free of charge for ACCPI members. Sessions last 3–4 hours and provide collegial support for clinical questions or urgent professional reflection. Intervision complements but does not replace formal supervision. Meetings are announced monthly in the student communication group.
