# Event Details - **Event Name**: Gestalt Experiments in the Counselling Room - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for our upcoming Gestalt CPD ran by Lucy Ball and Gaynor Sharp.About this EventGestalt Experiments in the Counselling Room is a one-day experiential workshop for counsellors who are curious about bringing more immediacy and creativity into their sessions.Gestalt experiments are not techniques to apply or interventions to master, but ways of playing with what is already present. As Joseph Zinker writes, “To experiment is to play with the possibilities of ourselves.” This course offers a gentle, practical introduction to what that can look like in everyday counselling practice.The day will focus on how experiments can help move therapy out of “aboutism” — talking about experience — and into present, embodied awareness. As Erving and Miriam Polster suggest, “Most people settle for ‘aboutism’ as their customary approach to problem solving. The Gestalt Experiment brings the individual’s action system right into the room.”Through short teaching inputs, simple demonstrations, and low-pressure experiential exercises, participants will have opportunities to notice how experiments can emerge in the here-and-now, be co-created with the client and supported by the counsellor. The emphasis will be on awareness and curiosity, working within one’s own comfort and competence.This is not a comprehensive training in Gestalt therapy, but a chance to taste and explore the use of experiments in a way that feels accessible, ethical, and adaptable to different counselling approaches.By the end of the day, participants will:Have a clearer sense of what Gestalt experiments are (and what they are not)Explore simple ways of working beyond “talking about”Reflect on when and how experiments might be appropriate in their own workIncrease awareness of their own presence and creativity in the counselling roomThis course is suitable for counsellors and therapists who are interested in experiential ways of working, whether they are new to Gestalt ideas or simply curious about adding a little more play and immediacy to their practice.FACILITATORSLUCY BALLLucy is a counsellor at Somerset Counselling Centre. She teaches at the Gestalt International Study Center. She is also an organisational consultant, coach and coach supervisor.GAYNOR SHARPGaynor is a Gestalt therapist based in Edinburgh working with couples and individuals. She trained at the Edinburgh Gestalt Institute. Gaynor also coaches work dyads, teams and leaders in organisations. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taunton/gestalt-experiments-in-the-counselling-room/100001988550846111 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 80, max: 80, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Taunton - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Somerset Counselling Centre - **lat**: 51.014357 - **long**: -3.106557 - **full address**: Somerset Counselling Centre, Apsley House, Taunton, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Gestalt Experiments in the Counselling Room - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/57bb4ff9ee955c3dc8f425e4b3eff2db2d65ef602354ee148e105e6fc369cde7-rimg-w1200-h850-dcd5dbc0-gmir.jpg?v=1778123961 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Gestalt Experiments in the Counselling Room being held? - **A:** Gestalt Experiments in the Counselling Room takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Somerset Counselling Centre, Apsley House, Taunton, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Gestalt Experiments in the Counselling Room? - **A:** Gestalt Experiments in the Counselling Room is organized by Somerset Counselling Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Gestalt Experiments in the Counselling Room 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 Taunton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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