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Introduction to the Diploma of Specialization in Sex Therapy and Couples Therapy

The Diploma of Specialization in Sex Therapy and Couples Therapy is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a deep understanding of human sexuality and the skills necessary to evaluate, analyze, and intervene in sexual and couples therapy demands. This program is offered by the Autonomous University of Madrid and is tailored to meet the needs of students and professionals in the field of psychology and sexology.

General Information

Presentation

Human sexuality is a fundamental aspect of human life, influencing our bodies, behaviors, and sociocultural environment. The relationships established based on this aspect can be satisfying, functional, and positive, or they can generate dissatisfaction and difficulties. This program aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of human sexuality and the skills necessary to address the challenges that arise in sexual and couples therapy.

Objectives

• Offer updated and scientifically-backed training on sex therapy and couples therapy.
• Provide a positive and integral vision of sexuality as an inherent quality of all human beings, essential for enjoying a good quality of life.

Specific Objectives

• Present the main therapeutic demands related to sexuality and couples.
• Understand the basic types of psychological intervention in erotic and couples difficulties.
• Acquire strategies, tools, and techniques for evaluating and treating demands related to erotic and couples difficulties.
• Show and reflect on different intervention formats, from classic and face-to-face therapy to the introduction of new technologies in sexological intervention.

Program Details

Diploma of Specialization

• Edition: 10th
• Credits: 30 ECTS
• Modality: Face-to-face
• Duration: From October 2025 to September 2026
• Schedule: Fridays from 15:00 to 19:00, Saturdays from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00 (the program's periodicity is 2-3 weekends per month)
• Location: Faculty of Psychology of the Autonomous University of Madrid
• Price: 2,400
• Number of places offered: 30 (minimum 15)
• Number of scholarships: Minimum 10%

Plan of Studies

The plan of studies for the Diploma of Specialization in Sex Therapy and Couples Therapy is divided into modules, each focusing on a specific aspect of sex therapy and couples therapy.

Modules

• Module 1: Introduction
  • History, evolution, and development (4 ECTS, compulsory)
• Module 2: Sex Therapy
  • Erotic difficulties (4 ECTS, compulsory)
  • Specific interventions (4 ECTS, compulsory)
• Module 3: Couples Therapy
  • Principles of couples therapy (4 ECTS, compulsory)
  • Couples difficulties (4 ECTS, compulsory)
• Module 4: Practices
  • Seminars (5 ECTS, compulsory)
  • Practices (5 ECTS, compulsory)

Competencies

Basic Competencies

• Learn to promote the well-being and satisfaction of sexuality and couples as an indispensable part of people's quality of life.
• Be able to develop a critical vision towards human sexuality, understanding the multiple biological, psychological, and social factors that influence its development, and respecting the wide diversity of results it offers.
• Present the main models of sex therapy and couples therapy, their specific characteristics, and the most relevant knowledge, skills, and tools for intervention as psychologists.
• Adjust to the deontological obligations posed by Psychology.

Specific Competencies

• Know and understand the theoretical and practical basics involved in the initiation and development of sexuality, eroticism, and couples.
• Know and understand the theoretical and practical basics involved in the initiation and development of difficulties related to sexuality, eroticism, and couples.
• Be capable of evaluation and diagnosis applied to difficulties related to sexuality and couples.
• Learn the main tools for the treatment of sexual and couples difficulties.
• Contribute to developing basic therapeutic skills to optimize the effectiveness of intervention in sexual and couples difficulties.

Admission and Enrollment

Requirements for Access

• To access the Diploma of Specialization in Sex Therapy and Couples Therapy, it is necessary to have an official university degree in Psychology or other related fields.
• Titles from foreign educational systems do not require homologation, provided they demonstrate a level of training equivalent to the corresponding official Spanish university titles and enable access to postgraduate studies in the country of origin.

Specific Admission Requirements

The selection and academic admission to the Diploma of Specialization in Sex Therapy and Couples Therapy corresponds to the program's responsible body, according to specific requirements and the student's profile.

Selection Criteria

• Academic record: 40%
• Curriculum Vitae: 30%
• Complementary training and/or previous experience: 30%

Prices and Scholarships

Prices and Scholarships

• Scholarships: Minimum 10%.
• Fractioned payment: Yes. Total price: 2,400, payable in three installments.

Collaborating Entities

The program collaborates with various entities to provide practical experience and training in sex therapy and couples therapy.

Employability

Practices

A module is dedicated to obtaining clinical experience in sex therapy and couples therapy. This includes observation of professionals in therapy and the realization of practical work in affiliated centers. Seminars are also programmed to work on practical aspects related to the work in practice centers.

Professional Outcomes

The Diploma of Specialization in Sex Therapy and Couples Therapy offers specific and practical training on how to evaluate, analyze, and intervene in sexual and couples therapy demands. The program provides a comprehensive perspective on sexuality, considering both sex therapy and couples therapy as complementary. Graduates can work in various fields, including but not limited to:

• Counseling for specific and punctual demands.
• Exclusive sex therapy and couples therapy.
• Sex therapy and couples therapy within general psychological therapy.

The training is directed at all types of populations, including but not limited to LGTBI, migrants, young people, adults, and couples.