Certificate in Systemic Practice - Foundation Level

The Colibri Center for Systemic Training is proud to introduce our Foundational level Certificate in Systemic Practice comprehensive and dynamic training designed for professionals interested in systemic and relational approaches to therapy and self of the therapist development. This introductory course equips participants with the essential skills to understand, analyze, and intervene within complex relational systems, providing a solid foundation for systemic therapeutic work.

Course Overview

In this 9-month (October 2025 – June 2026) program, participants will explore core principles of systemic practice through engaging, interactive and experiential learning experiences, hands-on practice, and peer collaboration. This course is particularly suited for individuals in the fields of counseling, social work, education, healthcare, and other helping professions who seek to deepen their understanding of relational dynamics and systemic approaches to change. Students will receive over 80 hours of direct instruction via online synchronous online meetings and have over 120 hours of self study time. The assessment will be in the form of interaction dialogue via journal entries and three essays. This class is modeled after the Association for Family Therapy (AFT) Blue book standards. This course has not yet be accredited by AFT.

Person of the Therapist (POTT) Framework

Unique Offering

A distinguishing feature of this course is its emphasis on the Person of the Therapist (POTT) model—a reflective and relationally oriented approach that centers the therapist’s self-awareness and personal context as essential elements of effective therapeutic practice. Through POTT, participants gain insight into how their own identities, values, and histories shape their approach to therapy, enhancing their capacity for genuine and empathetic client relationships. This framework offers powerful tools for the therapists to connect with the client systems and create culturally attuned experiences in the therapy room. No other training program offered has this framework as the foundation in their certificates.

What you will learn

Concrete Knowledge

Foundational concepts of systemic thinking, intervention and relational practice with individuals, intimate relationships and families.

Core therapeutic techniques for working within complex family systems

Cultural Attunement

Skills to address cultural, contextual, and power dynamics in therapy

Self-reflection practices within the POTT model to cultivate authentic therapist presence

Research Based

Strategies to create lasting, positive change within diverse family and relational contexts.

Become familiar with evidenced based and informed practices alongside the substantiating research.

Course Structure

The Foundational Certificate is delivered through a blend of live (online) workshops, seminars, and group discussions. Participants will also have ample opportunities to practice systemic interventions through Simulated Clinical experiences.

The selected enrollees will deepen their understanding of themselves as they work through the certificate as a cohort and explore their Signature Themes, which are an integral part of the Person of the Therapist training framework. Future offerings of this course will incorporate opportunities for in person contact to foster greater connection. Participants will benefit from mentorship, practice opportunities, and feedback from experienced, therapists dedicated to systemic and relational practice.

Other Information

Tuition

Tuition is set for £3,000 which may be sectioned into smaller payments for affordability. We have two payment plans that are available to prospective students. A £500 deposit must be made to guarantee your spot in the cohort. There are a limited number of spots available.

Who should apply

This program is ideal for professionals interested in deepening their understanding of systemic approaches to human relationships, particularly those who value a reflective practice model that centers on the personhood of the therapist. You should have prior experience in the mental health field prior to application.

Apply Today

Interested in beginning? Apply to the program here.

https://forms.gle/J5MfHS6Y6aBtXCwi7

There is a £50 non refundable application fee. Please email us at Training@colibricenter.world for the payment link.