| Summary: | The first institute of Gestalt therapy was founded in 1952 in the United States. Over the years, Gestalt therapy was spread in various countries in the world including Brazil. This wide diffusion also brought various forms for the training of Gestalt therapists. This research is a narrative review of the literature about Gestalt therapy training. We aim to understand this diversity in specifically on Brazilian soil. Initially Gestalt therapy gained much visibility in the US with workshops offered by Fritz Perls. However, its theoretical consistency and systematic dissemination were achieved with the creation of institutes and associations. Conclusion shows that Gestalt therapy in Brazil seems to happen for at least two ways: 1) Courses/specializations; 2) Taking classes and clinical supervision with an experienced Gestalt therapist; 3) contact with Gestalt therapy in undergraduate courses. However, it’s common to find “self-nominated Gestalt therapists" who have had contact with Gestalt therapy only in undergraduate courses.
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