Foundations of Inner-Directed Therapy
A 14 week online training program designed for therapists and other practitioners who wish to integrate an inner-directed approach into their work.
Suitable for practitioners wishing to enter the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy or deepen their ability to hold clients when facilitating non-ordinary states with other modalities.
With a focus on practical skill development and experiential learning, students will develop an understanding of how to integrate an inner-directed approach into their work, and what it feels like to receive this way of working themselves. Designed for practitioners who wish to enter the psychedelic field, or integrate inner-directed therapeutic skills with other modalities that catalyse non-ordinary states of consciousness.
The program is built on the understanding that while developing a theoretical understanding of IDT is relatively straightforward, developing mastery is a life-long endeavour involving one’s own personal growth, alongside the development of technical skills.
The theoretical underpinnings of IDT will be introduced in the beginning and from there, the course will shift gear into a practical format so that students can immediately translate theory into practice. The practical component of this course will be carried out in pods (groups of three), as well as demonstrations by faculty members, whole group discussion and fishbowl exercises.
This format supports students to develop an embodied understanding of the therapeutic approach not just an intellectual one. The group container influenced by the theory of interpersonal feedback processes, that recognises that blindspots can only be brought into light in the presence of another.
Given the depth and demands of this type of work, participants will be carefully screened to ensure suitability and the group will be limited to 12 spots.
Foundations of Inner-Directed Therapy is a pre-requisite for joining an IDT Intensive.
Learning Outcomes & Program Outline
Learning outcomes and a detailed program outline are available in our Program Guide. Please use the button below to access the Program Guide and webinar recording.
For those considering joining the training, we suggest starting by downloading our Information Pack. It contains a webinar recording and Program Guide, which gives a detailed overview of the program.
Who is this Course for?
The course is open to a variety of therapists, healthcare professionals and facilitators who wish to integrate the philosophy and skillset of IDT into their work.
This includes:
Practitioners who wish to develop ‘bottom-up’, somatic or inner-directed therapeutic skills.
Any practitioners who are working in or wish to enter the psychedelic space, or other fields that integrate expanded states of consciousness.
Therapists who are used to working in more cognitive and/or goal-oriented therapeutic approaches and feel there is a gap in their skillset.
Regardless of professional background, it is important to note that this course is for people who are open to challenging themselves in order to grow and better serve their clients. It is designed to support learning through lived experience.
Those who are not prepared to be challenged in a therapeutic container are encouraged to seek other trainings.
What is included?
The program takes place over 14 weeks:
13 × 2-hour classes
6 x 1 hour pod sessions - scheduled within your pod group
7 hours of reflective exercises and practice
15 hours of readings and pre-recorded content
Hard copy welcome pack, that includes pre-reading and a practice manual.
Reflective exercises, readings, and pre-recorded content are completed independently between sessions.
Total time commitment: 54 hours
Participants who complete the course requirements receive a Certificate of Completion.
Upcoming Dates
Next cohort: Commences Monday 25th January 2027. Classes on Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm AEDT/AEST.
Tuition Fees
Early Bird: $2600 (available until 15th November)
Full program fee: $2800
There is a non-refundable deposit of $400 required to secure your place in the program.
Flexible payment options are available upon request.
Download the Foundations of IDT Information Pack
The Foundations of IDT Info Pack contains a recent webinar recording, in which we outline the program details and philosophy, and the Program Guide - a 13 page PDF document with detailed information regarding the course, including the full program outline.
Apply
If you are feeling called to join the program, please complete an application form. Upon receipt of the application, we will reach out to arrange an enrolment interview to ensure suitability for the program and to answer any questions you may have.