Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The NAOS 2-Year Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Psychotherapy is accredited by COSRT and NCPS as an advanced specialisation training in psychosexual and relationship psychotherapy.

This course is designed for qualified counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and related practitioners who want specialist training in psychosexual and relationship psychotherapy.

Applicants normally need at least two years of prior counselling, psychotherapy, psychology, or related clinical training, including personal therapy experience and the ability to study at postgraduate Level 7.

Graduates can progress toward registration with COSRT and further professional accreditation pathways in psychosexual and relationship therapy.

The course will be 50% face-to-face in Cairo and 50% online with UK tutors and students

Yes. Students complete 150 hours of supervised clinical practice through approved placements, private practice, or workplace-based therapeutic work.

The curriculum includes: relationship psychotherapy, psychosexual assessment, trauma and sexuality, couples therapy, gender/sexuality/relationship diversity (GSRD), sexual dysfunctions, intimacy and attachment, ethical practice, intercultural psychotherapy, and alternative relationship models.

Psychosexual therapy focuses on sexual wellbeing, intimacy, desire, sexual functioning, and relational sexuality, while couples therapy focuses more broadly on communication, attachment, conflict, and relationship dynamics. This diploma integrates both disciplines.

Yes. The NAOS Institute trains practitioners from over 40 countries and includes international faculty and intercultural learning components, and now the course is delivered in Cairo for the first time, Face-to-Face.

NAOS has over three decades of experience in psychosexual and relationship psychotherapy training and was involved in developing the UK's first Masters-level training in the field.

Actually, the course will be delivered 50% Face-to-face and 50% online, dates will be available soon

Yes. The diploma is designed to support progression toward COSRT registration and further accreditation requirements in psychosexual and relationship psychotherapy.

Yes. The programme strongly emphasises cultural sensitivity, intersectionality, GSRD awareness, and working with diverse relationship and sexuality expressions.

Graduates may work in: private psychotherapy practice, couples therapy, psychosexual therapy clinics, sexual health services, relationship counselling, supervision and teaching, and NHS and third-sector therapeutic services.

The diploma runs part-time over two years, with an additional year typically required for full professional accreditation pathway.