Mint (Portugal) and the Besai Center (Barcelona) come together in a solid and international partnership, born from a deep affinity of vision, practice and values. The result is a unique training program: Dual Specialization in Integrative Somatosensory Psychotherapy.
This state-of-the-art training program combines contemporary integrative psychotherapy with a deep somatic approach, centered on the body, listening, presence, and human experience. It is a relational, clinical, and transformative program – with joint certification and a faculty comprised of specialists from both institutions.
Integrative Somatosensory Psychotherapy is a specialization within
a psychophysical field that draws from pre- and perinatal psychology, enriched
due to advances in neuroscience, epigenetics, and humanistic psychosomatics. It integrates
also a transpersonal vision, recognizing the human being as a
Multidimensional totality: body, emotion, mind, connection, and consciousness.
This training is geared towards psychotherapeutic work centered on...
somatic memory — that affective mark inscribed on the body since our childhood.
early and vital experiences. Through a solid biosocial foundation, it is proposed
not only as a clinical approach, but also as an applicable tool in
educational, social and relational contexts.
To understand the main theoretical concepts in the field of somatic psychotherapy.
To apply specific intervention methods and techniques from somatic psychotherapy to psychotherapeutic intervention based on different authors and theoretical approaches.
To analyze in depth the theoretical foundations of somatic psychotherapy.
To explain the different perspectives of intervention, as well as the assessment of the body in clinical intervention. To develop experiential skills in the context of relationships with others and to deepen knowledge.
At the end of the course, trainees receive dual international certification.
assigned by the two organizing entities:
• Mentara (Lisbon)
• Besai Center (Barcelona)
The training meets the requirements for application to:
• European Certificate in Psychotherapy (ECP)
• World Certificate in Psychotherapy (WCPC
These recognitions broaden the possibilities for professional activity at the level
European and international.
The ECP will be processed and certified by one of the two schools (depending on the
(center where the training is given), while the second school will issue a
A certificate corresponding to the completed program.
""Growing, transforming, transmuting, changing perspective... these are fundamental elements when we aim to do better and do well!""
In person
October 31, 2026
48 months of training
This training is aimed at professionals working in the fields of health, aid relations and education:
• Psychologists and psychotherapists (with modalities recognized by the EAP)
• Doctors and healthcare professionals
• Educators, body therapists, professionals in the humanities and sciences
It is also accessible to candidates without prior training in Psychology, provided that:
Be selected in the admission interview.
Complete successfully, by the end of the 2nd year, the four subjects required by the EAP:
Requirements:
Selection process:
Our training team will respond to your contact.
Maria del Mar is a renowned specialist in Somatic Psychotherapy, with extensive clinical and academic experience.
She is the founder and director of Mentara, Pedagogical Coordinator, and part of the Board of Directors 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.
His vision and leadership have impacted the lifestyle and happiness of thousands of people, with transformative repercussions for future generations.
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.
With specializations in Dance Therapy, Biosynthesis, NLP, somatic psychotherapy and epigenetics, she has been working since 2002 in various clinical and academic contexts.
Co-director of the Centre Besai, professor at the Erich Fromm Institute and collaborator in courses on education in human values, she understands psychotherapy as a profound encounter between human beings.
Her practice stems from a love of life, inspiration received from mentors, family, and patients, and a desire to accompany individuals on paths of personal transformation. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapy and the Association for Education in Human Values, and a psychotherapist accredited by FEAP.
To register, fill out the form and send your CV and cover letter.
Health professionals with a degree who work for another public are required to have at least a degree (even in other professional areas) and a curriculum analysis.
No. Retreats (once a year) must be held in person.
The training assessment is continuous. 2 assignments, 2 tests and 2 monographs will be required.
Mentara is a training center certified by DGERT and duly accredited by EAP (an international organization).
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