Diploma in Somatic Sex Therapy

The body holds memory, trauma, and pleasure—and often, true healing begins when we reconnect with it. The Diploma in Somatic Sex Therapy at the Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria (CICN) offers a unique, body-centered approach to sexual healing and intimacy. This program trains professionals to integrate therapeutic touch, body awareness, movement, and mindfulness with traditional counseling skills to support clients in overcoming sexual difficulties, trauma, and disconnection.

By blending psychology with embodied practices, this course empowers you to guide individuals and couples back to wholeness, helping them reclaim their bodies, deepen intimacy, and experience authentic sexual expression.

 

Why Choose This Course?

  • Traditional talk therapy alone often falls short in addressing deep-seated sexual and relational trauma.
  • Somatic sex therapy bridges the gap by working with the body, emotions, and mind together.
  • Growing global recognition of somatic approaches makes this a cutting-edge specialization.
  • CICN is among the first institutions in Africa to offer this diploma, contextualizing somatic practice for African cultures while aligning with international best practices.

What You Will Learn

Students will explore:

  • Principles of somatic psychology and body-based therapy.
  • The connection between trauma, the nervous system, and sexual health.
  • Mindfulness, breathwork, and movement techniques for intimacy healing.
  • Therapeutic touch and body awareness (non-sexual, ethical frameworks).
  • Healing sexual shame, dissociation, and trauma-related intimacy blocks.
  • Professional ethics, boundaries, and cultural sensitivity in somatic practice.

Program Outcomes

By completing this diploma, graduates will be able to:

  • Facilitate body-centered practices that support sexual healing and empowerment.
  • Help clients reconnect with their bodies and sensations safely and compassionately.
  • Address trauma and intimacy concerns through integrative somatic techniques.
  • Enhance traditional counseling with embodied approaches for deeper results.
  • Advocate for body-positivity, sexual well-being, and holistic healing in their communities.

Who Can Enrol?

This program is ideal for:

  • Counselors, psychotherapists, and psychologists.
  • Sex therapists and intimacy coaches.
  • Health professionals, midwives, and reproductive health workers.
  • Body-based practitioners (e.g., yoga teachers, massage therapists) who want to integrate therapeutic frameworks.
  • Professionals committed to sexual health, trauma healing, and body-centered care.

 

Program Details

  • Duration: 9 – 12 months (flexible pathways).
  • Mode: Blended learning (online modules + experiential workshops).
  • Certification: CICN Diploma in Somatic Sex Therapy.
  • Location: CICN Training Centers & Online Learning Platform.

 

Career Opportunities After Graduation

Graduates can work in:

  • Private practice as somatic-informed sex therapists or counselors.
  • Hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centers with trauma and intimacy programs.
  • Fertility, reproductive, and wellness centers.
  • NGOs addressing trauma, SGBV, or sexual health advocacy.
  • Educational and wellness platforms focusing on embodiment, healing, and intimacy.

Why Choose CICN?

  • Trailblazer in professional counseling in Nigeria with global recognition.
  • Among the first institutes in Africa offering formal training in Somatic Sex Therapy.
  • Faculty of internationally trained specialists in sexuality, trauma, and somatic healing.
  • Curriculum that balances scientific knowledge, practical skills, and cultural relevance.
  • CICN’s holistic vision of counseling: empowering individuals toward mental, emotional, and sexual wholeness.

At CICN, we don’t just train counselors, we prepare pioneers who can transform the way people experience intimacy, healing, and embodiment.

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