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Become a psychomotor therapist: test-drive the career before you switch
Test-drive the job before you commit: the real day-to-day of a psychomotor therapist, the body, assessments, sessions, teamwork and what AI changes.
- 13 five-minute lessons
- 3 levels
- 13-page PDF guide
- English & French
- Certificate of completion
Why a psychomotor therapist stays essential in the age of AI
- You have to feel muscle tone relax under your hand to adjust a session.
- An anxious child only starts to play with an adult they trust.
- Care is decided as a team, under the responsibility of a qualified professional.
Is it for you? Five signs
- You enjoy play and movement.
- You observe before you conclude.
- You are comfortable with the body.
- You stay calm and patient.
- You enjoy working in a team.
Not sure yet? That's what the €6.90 guide is for. Refund within 14 days if it isn't you.
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A typical day
- 8:45 am: reading the file of Léo, 6, referred for frequent falls and difficult handwriting.
- 9:30 am: session at the early-intervention centre, a balance course, then winding down on the mat.
- 11 am: assessing a new child with the M-ABC-2 while his mother describes his early years.
- 1:30 pm: case meeting with the paediatrician, speech therapist and educator on three children.
- 3 pm: relaxation group for four anxious teenagers, with time to talk at the end.
- 4:30 pm: call to Léo's teacher, with the family's agreement, to adapt break times.
- 5:15 pm: writing up the day's reports and planning tomorrow's sessions.
How to become a psychomotor therapist
In France, becoming a psychomotor therapist means earning the state diploma in psychomotor therapy, a 3-year course offered by 23 institutions listed by Onisep. Entry is selective: on application and sometimes interview through Parcoursup, or after a first university year in health (PASS or LAS). There is no short vocational route, so career changers should plan for three years of study, placements with all age groups and suitable funding. In English-speaking countries, related roles exist under different titles and training routes, so check the rules where you live. Before you commit, the G-Learn trial shows you assessments, sessions and teamwork in a few hours. It is a first step to check the job suits you: the G-Learn certificate is not a qualification.
Pay
In a French public hospital, a newly qualified psychomotor therapist earns €1,944.50 gross a month, bonuses excluded, rising to €3,578.86 at the top of the senior grade (civil service pay scale published in May 2024). In private practice, income depends on the number of sessions and fees, as sessions are rarely reimbursed.
The hard parts
- The emotional load is real: children in great difficulty, worried families, older people at the end of life.
- Private sessions are rarely reimbursed in France, which makes building a practice harder in some areas.
- The job is physical: working on the floor with children, carrying mats, supporting people as they walk.
Sources: Emploi Public — Grille indiciaire psychomotricien hospitalier (mai 2024) · Onisep — Diplôme d'État de psychomotricien · Bpifrance Création — Psychomotricien, réglementation · Insee — Professions de santé 2024 (DREES)
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the therapist's role
- Know how motor skills develop
- Recognise the main disorders
- Understand a psychomotor assessment
- Picture a therapy session
- Prepare to apply for training
The programme
Level 1 – Beginner
- D1The job and its framework
- D2Psychomotor development
- D3The main disorders
- D4Posture, touch, ethics
Level 2 – Intermediate
- I1Running a full assessment
- I2Goals and session frame
- I3Play, relaxation, expression
- I4Families, school, partners
Level 3 – Expert
- E1Psychomotor therapy in geriatrics
- E2Psychiatry and mental health
- E3Setting up and running a practice
- E4Reports and tools
- E5Training and progression
The full guide: 6 chapters
- The basics of the job
- Running a course of therapy
- Facts & figures
- The toolkit
- Case study: early intervention
- Glossary
Prices
The whole job in 13 pages, PDF, English or French.
13 five-minute lessons, quizzes and 3 certificates, English or French.
Path + full guide, English and French editions included.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you become a psychomotor therapist at 40?
Yes. Entry to training in France is selective at any age, and experience with children, older people or patients often strengthens an application. You do need to plan for three years of full-time study.
Do you need a qualification to be a psychomotor therapist?
In France, yes. It is a regulated health profession: only the state diploma allows you to practise, and every therapist must register in the national RPPS directory. The G-Learn certificate helps you discover the job; it is not a qualification.
How much does a newly qualified psychomotor therapist earn?
In a French public hospital, the civil service pay scale published in 2024 starts at €1,944.50 gross a month, bonuses excluded. In private practice, income depends on the number of sessions and the fees the therapist sets.
What is included in the psychomotor therapist course?
A 13-page PDF guide that covers the whole job, and a 3-level path of 13 five-minute lessons (beginner, intermediate, expert), each with a quick quiz, plus a certificate of completion per level.
Is the course available in English and French?
Yes. You choose English or French at checkout; the Complete Pack includes both languages.
How do I receive the course?
Immediately after payment you receive a download link by email, with your invoice. The files are A4 PDFs you can read on any device or print.
Is the certificate an official qualification?
No. G-Learn certificates confirm you completed the course. They are not a state diploma or a licence to practise.
Can I get a refund?
Yes: if the course is not what you expected, ask within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Prices start at €6.90.