The Gestalt Centre Degree Verification and Apostille

The Gestalt Centre delivers counselling and psychotherapy training in partnership with London Metropolitan University.

Ginkgo Advisory can assist with HEDD verification, enhanced solicitor certification, FCDO apostille and embassy legalisation. A 2 working day express FCDO apostille option is available once verification and certification are complete.

Quick answer

London Metropolitan University verifies eligible qualifications studied through The Gestalt Centre.

The usual route is:

HEDD verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille → embassy legalisation where required

HEDD can check:

• current or former student status;
• the qualification awarded;
• the grade attained; and
• attendance dates.

The current degree enquiry fee is £49. A signed candidate consent form must be uploaded as a PDF, JPG, PNG or TIF.

Which Gestalt Centre qualifications can be verified?

HEDD verification applies to qualifications awarded or validated by London Metropolitan University.

The Gestalt Centre’s psychotherapy programme includes an MA awarded by London Metropolitan University. However, the Centre also delivers its own professional training and practitioner diplomas.

Therefore, HEDD may not verify every certificate issued by The Gestalt Centre.

The correct route depends on whether the document is:

• a London Metropolitan University MA;
• a postgraduate certificate or diploma;
• a Gestalt Centre professional diploma;
• a short-course certificate;
• a counselling qualification; or
• evidence of UKCP or BACP registration.

Professional registration should be checked separately with the relevant professional body.

HEDD degree verification

The verification request should include accurate information, such as:

• the candidate’s name during study;
• any former name;
• programme title;
• qualification;
• attendance dates;
• award year;
• classification or result; and
• student number, if known.

The details should match the certificate and London Metropolitan University’s academic records.

Certificates, transcripts and official letters

London Metropolitan University can provide former students with:

• replacement certificates;
• replacement transcripts;
• certified certificate copies;
• certified transcript copies; and
• confirmation of attendance or award letters.

The University currently lists replacement certificates at £40 and replacement transcripts at £25.

London Met also accepts direct third-party verification requests by email. Written candidate consent must be provided before payment is made.

For professional qualifications issued directly by The Gestalt Centre, the Centre itself may need to provide the confirmation letter or replacement document.

Solicitor verification and certification

A basic solicitor-certified copy confirms that the copy matches the document presented to the solicitor.

It does not independently prove that London Metropolitan University awarded the qualification.

Our enhanced service reviews the document against reliable evidence, such as:

• a HEDD verification result;
• direct London Met confirmation;
• an official transcript;
• a replacement certificate;
• an award letter; or
• confirmation from The Gestalt Centre.

Where the evidence supports it, our solicitor can provide certification with authenticity confirmation.

FCDO apostille

After verification and solicitor certification, the document can proceed to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

An apostille authenticates the relevant UK signature, stamp or seal. It does not independently verify the underlying qualification.

The recommended route is:

academic verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille

Our 2 working day express FCDO apostille option covers the apostille stage only. It excludes HEDD processing, university document production, courier delivery and embassy legalisation.

Embassy legalisation

Documents intended for a non-Hague destination may require further embassy or consular legalisation.

A typical route is:

solicitor certification → FCDO legalisation → embassy legalisation

The receiving authority may also request an official transcript, university letter, certified translation or evidence of professional registration.

What to send us

Please provide:

• a clear scan of the certificate;
• the transcript, if available;
• the candidate’s name during study;
• programme and qualification;
• attendance dates;
• award year;
• student number, if known;
• destination country; and
• receiving authority’s requirements.

We will identify whether verification should come from HEDD, London Metropolitan University, The Gestalt Centre or a professional body.

Frequently asked questions

Who verifies The Gestalt Centre qualifications?

London Metropolitan University verifies eligible university awards through HEDD.

How much does HEDD verification cost?

The current degree enquiry fee is £49.

Can HEDD verify every Gestalt Centre certificate?

No. HEDD verifies eligible London Metropolitan University academic awards. Professional diplomas, short courses and registration status may require separate confirmation.

Can former students obtain a replacement certificate?

London Metropolitan University offers replacement certificates for eligible university awards. A Centre-issued professional diploma may need to be replaced by The Gestalt Centre.

Does an apostille verify the qualification?

No. HEDD, London Met or The Gestalt Centre verifies the underlying record. The apostille authenticates the relevant UK signature, stamp or seal.

Can Ginkgo Advisory manage the complete process?

Yes. We can coordinate verification, enhanced solicitor certification, FCDO apostille, embassy legalisation and return delivery.

Start your Gestalt Centre verification

Send a clear scan and the receiving authority’s requirements to:

Email: info@ginkgoadvisory.com
WhatsApp: +44 7388 833283