# Event Details - **Event Name**: Counselling & Psychotherapy Internship Program Information Session - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Learn all about our Counselling & Psychotherapy Internship Program at our info session on July 16th at 6.30pm.About this EventDate: Thursday 16 July 2026Location: Gestalt Centre, 622 Lygon Street, North CarltonDuration: 6.30pm–7.30pmFacilitators: Belinda Gibson (Manager, ConnectGround Clinic) and Sally Coates (Clinical Lead, ConnectGround Clinic)Fee: FreeReady to deepen your practice in a supportive clinic? ConnectGround is now offering a 12-month Counselling & Psychotherapy Internship Program, tailored for counselling and psychotherapy graduates. This program offers real-world clinical experience in our Saturday clinic. No prior Gestalt training is required.Come along to this in-person information session to learn everything you need to know about this unique opportunity to gain practical experience in working with clients.During this session, we’ll cover:program structure, supervision, and clinical experiencewhat it’s like to work with our diverse client basesupport available for interns, including training and reflective practiceapplication process, eligibility, and selection criteria.You’ll have the opportunity to meet some of the team, ask questions, and decide whether this internship is right for your next step.What's included in the Internship Program?Saturday shift (9.30am to 1.30pm)Caseload of three ongoing clients per week100+ client hours over 12 months40+ hours of group and individual supervisionTwo dedicated training days + four in-house workshopsPD discounts and ad hoc clinical supportGrounded in relational Gestalt principlesWho should attend?Counselling and psychotherapy graduates (from any modality or training background) who have achieved or are close to achieving professional membership.No prior gestalt training is required.The client work, training, and supervision hours undertaken in the program can becounted towards membership requirements with ACA and PACFA. See PACFA Recency of Practice Standard.Download the program guide for more information.About your facilitators: Belinda Gibson and Sally CoatesBelinda Gibson, Manager of Clinical Services / Manager of ConnectGround ClinicBPsych, Grad Dip (Psych), MPsych (Community), MAAPI https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5da32d20-7922-11f1-b2b4-69b6988c976e-rimg-w658-h740-dc1a2c47-gmir.jpg Belinda is a psychologist and Gestalt therapist working in private practice providing counselling to individuals and couples. Belinda works with individuals, couples and offers clinical supervision. She completed her Gestalt Training with the Gestalt Institute of Western Australia and has also trained with the Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles (GATLA).Sally Coates, Clinical Lead, ConnectGround ClinicBSc, Grad Dip (Psych), Adv Dip Gestalt Therapy, Cert IV Workplace Training & Assessment https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5df2fad0-7922-11f1-b452-0f2e0e513fce-rimg-w1069-h740-dc334617-gmir.jpg Sally is a Gestalt psychotherapist, supervisor, and training facilitator with over twenty years’ experience working across community, specialist, and workplace settings. Grounded in the principles of Relational Gestalt Therapy, and with a deep commitment to dialogue, Sally brings a supportive, thoughtful, and ethical presence to therapy, supervision, and leading multidisciplinary teams.Sally has held senior leadership roles in wellbeing at Victoria Police and the University of Melbourne, and has taught extensively in the vocational education sector. A GTA faculty member since 2019, Sally is passionate about experiential learning and has led national training initiatives through roles at beyondblue and international consultancy work in Qatar.As a trainer and supervisor, Sally is committed to supporting developing therapists to refine their own relational style, deepen self-awareness, and cultivate reflective, responsive, and ethical clinical practice.About ConnectGroundConnectGround is our a community-based counselling and psychotherapy clinic. ConnectGround serves as both a training facility for psychotherapists and a provider of low-cost individual and group therapy for clients. The clinic emphasises the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist as a key support for building awareness and adaptability. Psychotherapy interns and volunteers gain valuable hands-on experience, enhancing their skills and professionalism through client work.About Gestalt CentreThe Gestalt Centre is the heart of Melbourne’s Gestalt community. We offer a four-year psychotherapy training program through Gestalt Therapy Australia, staying true to the experiential roots of Gestalt while embracing cutting-edge developments in contemporary Gestalt thinking and practice worldwide. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carlton-north/counselling-and-psychotherapy-internship-program-information-session/100001991880859270 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: CARLTON NORTH - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Gestalt Centre - **lat**: -37.7918874 - **long**: 144.9687342 - **full address**: Gestalt Centre, 622 Lygon St, CARLTON NORTH, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Counselling & Psychotherapy Internship Program Information Session - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3f318763ce4aa0b34eef971f8bdb6f833ffd57542a5d7392fd0f4d57419e74fa-rimg-w1200-h800-dc625a48-gmir.jpg?v=1783361479 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Counselling & Psychotherapy Internship Program Information Session being held? - **A:** Counselling & Psychotherapy Internship Program Information Session takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Gestalt Centre, 622 Lygon St, CARLTON NORTH, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Counselling & Psychotherapy Internship Program Information Session? - **A:** Counselling & Psychotherapy Internship Program Information Session is organized by ConnectGround. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Counselling & Psychotherapy Internship Program Information Session is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in CARLTON NORTH, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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