Czech Institute for Biosynthetic Psychotherapy - 5-Year Psychotherapy Training

For Applicants

The Czech Institute for Biosynthetic Psychotherapy offers a comprehensive 5-year accredited training program in Biosynthetic Psychotherapy. The training is divided into the fundamentals and advanced programs, both guaranteed by PhDr. Barbora Janečková, Ph.D.

Training Accreditation

2021-2028
Re-accredited by the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP)

2021-2026
Re-accredited by the Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education (IPME) as a comprehensive psychotherapy training program for healthcare professionals

2018 - 2025
Accredited by the Czech Association for Psychotherapy (CAP)

2014
Accredited as a European Accredited Psychotherapy Training Institute by the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP)

2010
Accredited as a comprehensive training program for healthcare professionals in the Czech Republic by the Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education (IPME)

1998
Biosynthesis was recognized by the European Association for Psychotherapy in Brussels (EAP) as a scientific method in the field of body psychotherapy.

Admission Requirements for the Training Program

University degree in the humanities (at least bachelor’s level). A list of undergraduate fields according to CAP requirements can be found here.

• A different type of Master’s equivalent degree in humanities is admissable pending Expert Board evaluation based on prior professional experience in social services and volunteering.
• Attendance at the pre-workshop Meeting with Biosynthesis or First Steps into Biosynthesis.
• If the candidate doesn’t hold a university Master’s degree in psychology or a specialization in psychiatry, completion of the Psychotherapeutic Minimum Training Program is mandatory to be eligible for the training program. This provides the theoretical foundation necessary to practice psychotherapy in accordance with EAP standards after completing the training. To apply for the training, you must have completed at least the first three meetings of the Psychotherapeutic Minimum Training Program.
• Willingness to engage in self-development (particularly during the first self-experience part), willingness to work with clients during the second part of the training program, and commitment to continuous education and professional growth.

Admission Requirements for Therapists in Healthcare

• University degree (MD or Master’s in psychology).
• Enrollment in pre-specialization training or specialization in clinical psychology.
• Employment as a psychologist in the healthcare system.
• Attendance at the pre-workshop Meeting with Biosynthesis or First Steps into Biosynthesis.
• Willingness to engage in self-development (particularly during the first self-experience part), willingness to work with clients during the second part of the training program, and commitment to continuous education and professional growth.

Admission Process

To be included in the training applicants register, send the application form by e-mail to vycviky@biosynteza.cz. Applicants who meet the admission criteria will be invited for an individual interview. The assessment interview is subject to a fee of CZK 800. By submitting the application form, you consent to the use of your personal data (phone number, e-mail, address, education details) for the purposes of the admission process. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the training, please contact us at vycviky@biosynteza.cz.

Training Testimonials

Petr Davídek - "The Psychotherapy Training in Biosynthesis is one of the best decisions I have ever made. Through a comprehensive, well-designed system of self-experience and practical skills training, complemented by integrated Biosynthetic theory, I have benefited not only as a therapist and school psychologist but also in my personal life."

Hana Nečina Vaníčková - "The training quite literally changed my life. This may be true for many self-experience trainings, but Biosynthesis has a special magic for me – in its approach to the client, sensitivity to the body, and focus on resources. All of this is enriching for me personally as well."

Michal Strenk - "The Biosynthesis training came into my life at just the right time – both personally and professionally – providing me with a compass to guide me. It is a comprehensive, open, and dynamic concept full of practical tools, useful both in everyday life and in my work with clients. Biosynthesis gives me ground not only for asking questions and searching for answers but also for safely exploring and experiencing dimensions that the mind alone cannot fully grasp. This in itself is an intense experience."

Kateřina Šrubařová - "I consider the Biosynthetic Psychotherapy Training one of the best gifts I have ever given myself. It’s hard to find words that don’t sound overly sentimental: thanks to Biosynthesis, I was essentially reborn. I settled into my body, began to perceive my impulses and boundaries more clearly, cared for my overworked shoulders and eyes, and rediscovered my playfulness and lightness as well as support for wandering in deeper realms. And that alone would have been enough. The excellent level of education, which nourished both my mind and heart and gradually led me to leave my previous profession so that I can now joyfully and creatively care for both children and adults, is just a huge bonus to this irreplaceable self-experience. Many thanks to all the trainers and colleagues I met along the way!"

Matyáš Müller - "The training was well structured, providing a balance between self-experience and knowledge of theory. I appreciate the depth of experience shared by the lead trainers Yvonna and Bára – not only professional but also from the walks of their lives. Other Czech and international lecturers each brought their own unique perspective, creating a diverse yet cohesive mosaic. I do not see the training only as professional preparation but also as a fundamental personal experience that helped me bring various aspects of my life into alignment. And last but not least, I met many wonderful classmates thanks to it."