Mentara (Portugal) and the Centro Besai (Barcelona) join forces in a solid, international partnership, born of a deep affinity of vision, practice and values. The result is a unique training program: Dual Specialization in Integrative Somatosensory Psychotherapy.
This training of excellence combines contemporary integrative psychotherapy with a deep somatic approach, centered on the body, listening, presence and human experience. A relational, clinical and transformative program – with joint certification and a teaching team of specialists from both institutions.
Integrative Somatosensory Psychotherapy is a specialization within the
psychocorporal field that draws on pre- and perinatal psychology, enriched
by advances in neuroscience, epigenetics and humanistic psychosomatics. It also
integrates a transpersonal view, recognizing the human being as a
multidimensional whole: body, emotion, mind, bond and consciousness.
This training is geared toward psychotherapeutic work centered on
somatic memory — the affective imprint inscribed in the body since our
earliest, vital experiences. Built on a solid biosocial foundation, it is offered
not only as a clinical path, but also as a tool that can be applied in
educational, social and relational contexts.
To understand the main theoretical concepts in the field of somatic psychotherapy.
To apply intervention methods and techniques specific to somatic psychotherapy, for psychotherapeutic intervention based on different authors and theoretical schools.
To analyze in depth the theoretical foundations of somatic psychotherapy.
To explain the different intervention perspectives, as well as the assessment of the body in clinical intervention. To develop experiential skills in relating to others and deepen knowledge.
At the end of the program, trainees receive dual international certification
awarded by the two organizing institutions:
• Mentara (Lisbon)
• Centre Besai (Barcelona)
The training meets the requirements to apply for:
• European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP)
• World Certificate of Psychotherapy (WCPC
These credentials broaden professional opportunities at a
European and international level.
The ECP will be processed and certified by one of the two schools (depending on the
center where the training is delivered), while the second school will issue its
own certificate for the full program completed.
"Growing, transforming, transmuting, changing perspective… these are fundamental elements when we want to do better and do well!"
In person
October 31, 2026
48 months of training
This training is intended for professionals working in health, helping professions and education:
• Psychologists and psychotherapists (with modalities recognized by the EAP)
• Physicians and health professionals
• Educators, body therapists, professionals in the humanities and sciences
It is also open to applicants without prior training in Psychology, provided that they:
Are selected in the admission interview
Successfully complete, by the end of year 2, the four subjects required by the EAP:
Requirements:*
Selection process:
Our training team will respond to your inquiry.
Maria del Mar is a renowned specialist in Somatic Psychotherapy, with extensive clinical and academic experience.
She is the founder and director of Mentara, Academic Coordinator, and part of the Board of the International Course in Somatic Psychotherapy. She is a Clinical Psychologist, Somatic Psychotherapist, couples psychotherapist, naturopath and homeopath. A pioneer and visionary in the field of holistic human health.
Her vision and leadership have had an impact on the lifestyle and happiness of thousands of people, with transformative effects for future generations.
Psychologist and humanistic integrative psychotherapist, graduated from the University of Barcelona (1998), with a long career dedicated to individual and couples psychotherapy, university teaching and professional training.
With specializations in Dance Therapy, Biosynthesis, NLP, somatic psychotherapy and epigenetics, she has worked since 2002 in a variety of clinical and academic settings.
Co-director of Centre Besai, teacher at the Erich Fromm Institute and contributor to courses on education in human values, she sees psychotherapy as a deep encounter between human beings.
Her practice is born of a love of life, the inspiration she has received from teachers, family and patients, and the desire to accompany paths of personal transformation. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy and of the Association for Education in Human Values, and a psychotherapist accredited by FEAP.
To register, fill in the form and send your CV and cover letter.
Health professionals with a bachelor's degree; for other applicants, a minimum of a bachelor's degree (even in other professional fields) and a review of their CV are required.
No. The retreats (once a year) must be attended in person.
Assessment is continuous. Students must complete 2 assignments, 2 tests and 2 monographs.
Mentara is a training center certified by DGERT and duly accredited by the EAP (international body).
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