Our Practitioner Diploma course will give you the professional credentials you need to work as a fully qualified Sophrologist.
You’ll learn how to utilise the mind-body training of Sophrology to increase performance and wellbeing, and how to coach your clients to do the same.
Already a popular profession on the continent, Sophrology is becoming more widely practised in the UK, meaning there’s never been a better time to start your new journey as a Sophrology practitioner.
DOWNLOAD A MINI COURSE PROSPECTUS HEREWho is this course for?
As a Sophrologist, you’ll be working with clients on a regular basis to help them improve their well-being. If helping people is something you’re passionate about, Sophrology could be the career change you’re looking for.
This course is for you, if
- You’re looking to become a professional Sophrologist
- You want to add a professional qualification in a mind-body method to your current work in sports, healthcare or business
- You’re passionate about helping others
- You’d like to be your own boss and enjoy the benefits of flexible working
- You’re person-oriented
- You have a pioneering spirit and want to be at the forefront of advancing a new technique
What will you get from the course?
- You’ll receive an Advanced Practitioner Diploma in Sophrology from the Sophrology Academy accredited by the Complementary Medical Association in the UK and the Société Francaise de Sophrologie in France
- Gain insight on how to apply the principles of Sophrology to your own life, leading to more personal freedom and harmony of consciousness
- Get hands-on knowledge on how to work with clients through practical learning, client case studies and internships
- Learn how to tailor your Sophrology practice to address specific client needs such as sleep, stress, and performance
- Learn how to tailor your Sophrology practise to children and teenagers
- Get access to a library of books, a student toolbox of materials, audios and videos
- Help and support on how to start your business
- 1 year of post-graduate support and supervision
- A diploma that meets the standards of the profession as recognised across most of Europe
Programme Structure
The course consists of 350 hours of instructor-led training split over 2 or 2.5 years, during which you will:
- Attend in-person training modules of 3 days each four times per year, total of 12 days
- Participate in online training workshops and virtual group practice sessions between modules
- Complete independent practice and reflective assignments each quarter
- Access online resources and reading in your own time
- Conduct a 12-hour group internship and deliver two client case studies
- Take part in a mentorship programme with a practising Sophrologist
- Develop a business plan
- Receive supervision and support for running your business for one year after you graduate
Choose between two start dates in the year:
- September: complete the programme in two years
- March: complete the programme over two and a half years
Entry Requirements: A levels or equivalent. No additional qualifications needed, although we recommend you have some experience of Sophrology.
Location: Training takes place in the beautiful village of Wye, a conservation area in Kent. The location is around an hour from London via the high-speed train link.
Fees: £500 deposit and £282 per month over 26 months for September start, or £245 per month over 30 months for March start.
Early bird discount: £100 off the course deposit for applications received by December 31st 2023.
Dates and registration: Registration is now open for our next programme starting in March 2024. Deadline for applications: 16 February 2024.
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The course is well structured and very practical. It helps you build your confidence up through the work with practice clients on a one-to-one basis and within a group. Great support and encouragement from the teachers and mentors. Great teaching style and an ongoing dialogue with the students.
A wonderful opportunity to experience Sophrology on yourself and grow as a person before being able to help others. An amazing adventure and possibly one of the best decisions you will ever make.
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It has been two amazing years in my life. Florence’s work, the teachers’ knowledge, the students support have really contributed to making me feel so good during those years and has also changed my life. It was a lot of work but it just feels like pleasure. Each weekend was a time to pause, to connect with myself and with the others and to make me love more and more Sophrology.
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After different experiences through my travelling and the birth of my children, I needed to find something for myself. I saw a video about Florence and I was amazed by the energy and the happiness she was spreading. I just wanted to be the same. It is simply amazing being able to work on ourselves and sharing with people around us.
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I was expecting a lot from my Sophrology diploma course and I have not been disappointed: attending the Sophrology Academy has indeed been life changing. The teaching received is shared amongst specialists in their own field; the students on the course are very supportive of one another; and the personal development I gained – accessible to all who attend and practice the teaching – has resulted for me in a much more balanced and harmonious lifestyle.
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Sophrology is the secret ingredient that was missing from my life! I’m so glad I discovered The Diploma course that is run by the inspirational Florence Parot at the Academy and I am so excited to bring Sophrology to Scotland.