International partnership between Mentara (Lisbon) and Centre Besai (Barcelona) – a specialization in the field of psychophysical therapy nurtured by pre- and perinatal psychology, neuroscience, epigenetics, and humanistic psychosomatics.
Coordination
Maria Del Mar and Maria Beltran
MODALITY
In person
LOCAL
Lisbon × Barcelona
START
October 31, 2026
DURATION
48 months
STRUCTURE
9 monthly modules
TIME
LANGUAGE
CERTIFICATION
Mentara · Centre Besai
ECP + WCPC
The human being as
multidimensional totality.
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 incorporates a transpersonal perspective, recognizing the human being as a multidimensional whole: body, emotion, mind, connection, and consciousness.
This training is geared towards psychotherapeutic work centered on somatic memory—that affective imprint inscribed on the body from our earliest and most vital experiences. It is proposed not only as a clinical approach, but also as a tool applicable in educational, social, and relational contexts.
01
Body
02
Emotion
03
Mind
04
Link
04
Conscience
Four years for integrate
Body, mind, and somatic memory.
A 48-month course aligned with the European standards of the EAP – European Association for Psychotherapy – which confers dual international certification: the European Certificate in Psychotherapy (ECP) and the World Certificate in Psychotherapy (WCPC).
The ECP is processed and certified by one of two schools (depending on the center where the training is given). The second school issues its own certificate corresponding to the complete program. These accreditations broaden professional opportunities at the European and international levels.
To grow, to transform, to transmute,
changing perspective... are
fundamental elements
when we intend to do
better and better.
Maria Del Mar
Five central objectives
over the course of 48 months.
The training combines in-depth theoretical study, supervised clinical practice, and experiential development, culminating in dual international certification.
Professionals from different
areas and routes.
This training is intended for professionals working in the fields of health, helping relationships, and education. It is also open to candidates without prior training in Psychology, subject to an admission interview and completion of the required EAP (Educational and Professional Development) courses.
Psychologists and psychotherapists with modalities recognized by the EAP.
Doctors and healthcare professionals.
Accessible via interview and completion of the 4 EAP subjects up to the 2nd year:
Psychopathology · Theories of Personality · Developmental Psychology · Diagnostic Techniques
Access through application.
Each route is evaluated.
The training program has limited enrollment and each application is reviewed individually — curriculum vitae, motivation, and a personal interview with the Training Department and Clinical Management.
Pair international certification
Recognized in Europe and worldwide.
At the end of the course, trainees receive dual international certification awarded by both organizing entities, fulfilling the application requirements for the European Certificate (ECP) and the World Certificate (WCPC).
Two schools. Two mentors.
An integrated route.
A highly regarded specialist in Somatic Psychotherapy, with extensive clinical and academic experience. Founder and director of Mentara, Pedagogical Coordinator and member of the Board of Directors of the International Course in Somatic Psychotherapy.
Clinical psychologist, somatic psychotherapist, marriage therapist, naturopath and homeopath — a pioneer and visionary in the field of holistic human health.
Psychologist and integrative humanistic psychotherapist, graduated from the University of Barcelona (1998), with a long career dedicated to individual and couples psychotherapy, university teaching and professional training.
Specializations in Dance Therapy, Biosynthesis, NLP, somatic psychotherapy and epigenetics. Co-director of the Centre Besai, professor at the Erich Fromm Institute. Psychotherapist accredited by FEAP.
Information practice.
Mentara (Lisbon) × Center Besai (Barcelona).
October 31, 2026
Registration is now open.
Complete specialization program.
Ongoing nature. Mandatory annual in-person retreat.
Mentara · Rua Camilo Castelo Branco, No. 2 — 2nd Floor Left.
1150-084 Lisbon, Portugal
Let's go to speak
about your journey.
The next class starts on October 31, 2026 — fill out the form with your CV and indicate the city where you wish to take the training (Lisbon or Barcelona).
Our training team will contact you for document review, curriculum evaluation, and scheduling of the admission interview.
The next class starts on October 31, 2026 — fill out the form with your CV and indicate the city where you wish to take the training (Lisbon or Barcelona).
Our training team will contact you for document review, curriculum evaluation, and scheduling of the admission interview.
For the first time in Portugal.
Four years for a pair
European certification.
A unique international partnership between Mentara (Lisbon) and Centre Besai (Barcelona) — contemporary integrative psychotherapy with a deep somatic approach, certified by leading European institutions.
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