Counselling & Psychotherapy courses in Ireland

BACHELOR OF ARTS (Hons) in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy – commencing October 2021 1 year, part-time, 60 credit, Level 8 add-on, QQI-validated This new QQI-validated Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy programme is being offered in both Athlone and Galway. The main aim of this new 1-year, add-on Bachelor of Arts (Hons)…

BACHELOR OF ARTS (Hons): This 4-year, part-time, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy Level 8 programme, QQI validated, is offered in both Athlone and Galway. Since its foundation ICPPD has taken the steps necessary to ensure the delivery of a quality service in an environment that is characterised by an attitude to…

This Masters is designed to offer experienced practitioners in the field of adult guidance grounding in practitioner research. Candidates will be required to submit a dissertation in which there is particular emphasis on reflexivity and practice.

The course is designed for people working with adults in adult guidance & counselling, providing information, advice and placement services. The course provides an understanding of core concepts and ideas concerning sociology, marginalisation, exclusion and adult career development. This course is also offered as a Diploma for candidates who do not have a primary degree…

The working life of a counsellor, psychotherapist, social/youth worker, psychologist, nurse or indeed anyone in today’s caring professions, is both challenging and demanding. To do these jobs well, support in the form of supervised practice has become an important component of professional practice. Indeed, in the field of counselling and psychotherapy, supervisors are considered gatekeepers…

This Advanced Diploma in Clinical Supervision course is for those intending to work as a supervisor, or for experienced supervisors who wish to gain a formal qualification in the practice of supervision. The programme is suitable for qualified counsellors & psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers and any other healthcare professionals who may benefit from supervision skills and…

Study the background of CBT and the mental health challenges it treats with this free online psychology course. There are numerous psychological problems that human beings suffer from, including stress, depression, anxiety and eating disorders. Over the years, research has been conducted to come up with solutions and treatments for these conditions. One of the…

There is a significant body of evidence now available which shows that the majority of individuals who present for mental health and substance abuse treatment are primarily dealing with the impact of psychological trauma. Evidence from neurobiology shows that trauma impacts on areas of the brain which are sub-cortical and therefore not accessible by cognitions.…

Previously, courses exploring human sexuality often focussed on issues of difference (when compared to heterosexuality) rather than capture the broad diversity and complex interactions between gender, sexuality and relationship diverse clients. These were often called LGBT issues, which set those client populations into a broad category in which heterosexuality was not considered. Today, heterosexuality is…

Creating the conversation for change As a client-centred approach, Motivational Interviewing (MI) is chiefly concerned with promoting an individual’s own capabilities to bring about change of problematic health-related behaviours. Ambivalence about changing or maintaining the status quo is seen as a natural part of the change process. This is resolved in the direction of change…

Learn how art therapy improves mental health and wellbeing through creativity in this free online psychotherapy course. This psychotherapy course offers you the opportunity to help people by working in the rehabilitation sector. We explain how art therapy helps patients to improve their mental health. We compare the benefits and drawbacks of this cutting-edge form…

Overview Counselling and Psychotherapy provide the opportunity to speak in one’s own terms in order to articulate the difficulties and the questions in one’s life. They offer the opportunity of clarifying the direction, or its lack, in one’s life. In recent decades counselling and psychotherapy have had a major contribution to the alleviation of distress…

See the techniques for creating powerful motivational interviews that change clients’ lives in this free online course. This course teaches therapists and health practitioners how to encourage behavioral change through motivational interviewing (MI). We explore approaches to psychotherapy developed by Stephen Rollnick and William R. Miller to assist people in changing through their own motivations.…

Learn how to help students overcome various classroom behavioral problems in this free online teacher training course. This teacher training course provides an invaluable opportunity to learn about students’ behavioral difficulties and how to overcome them. We introduce you to the potential causes and consequences of behavioral problems and then provide a deeper understanding of…

The Counselling & Psychotherapy course is accredited by IACP and Coventry University and is organised on a part-time basis. The first two years of the training is done as part of an experiential training group with dual facilitation, followed by practice hours. To successfully complete each training year, students must have passed all three elements…

This course is accredited by Coventry University. Students who have qualified with an IACP Diploma in Counselling (or equivalent) may choose to complete the BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy top-up course either on a full-time basis over 12 months or on a part-time basis over 24 months.  Seven workshops will take place between October and May. …

Counselling & Psychotherapy Part-Time Course at PCI College So what will you achieve with PCI College?   Outstanding individual support in a unique classroom environment that is both experiential  and theoretical. You will gain a professional qualification in order to practice as an accredited psychotherapist. You will achieve an honours bachelor of science degree validated by…

Counselling & Psychotherapy Part-Time Course at PCI College So what will you achieve with PCI College?   Outstanding individual support in a unique classroom environment that is both experiential  and theoretical. You will gain a professional qualification in order to practice as an accredited psychotherapist. You will achieve an honours bachelor of science degree validated by…

Counselling & Psychotherapy Part-Time Course at PCI College So what will you achieve with PCI College?   Outstanding individual support in a unique classroom environment that is both experiential  and theoretical. You will gain a professional qualification in order to practice as an accredited psychotherapist. You will achieve an honor’s bachelor of science degree validated by…

Counselling & Psychotherapy Upgrade Programme at PCI College This course is designed for qualified counsellors (including Diploma graduates from other Counselling and Psychotherapy training institutes) who wish to add to their qualification and gain an honours degree. It is a two year part-time programme; Leading to Middlesex University BSc (Hons)in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Available in…

The Clinical Supervision in Professional Practice is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is evolving as one of significant professional interest within the Irish health and social care setting. This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to become confident, critical, analytical, and…

This course is a great way to develop an understanding and appreciation of counselling. It will appeal to those who are looking for personal development or those who need counselling skills in their work. You will be introduced to a basic knowledge of counselling, key skills and selected approaches to the process. Interpersonal communication, personal…

Develop foundational knowledge of relevant theoretical and conceptual as foundations for developing the skills and competencies required for culturally sensitive practice. The certificate is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and develops foundational knowledge of relevant theoretical and conceptual foundations for developing the skills and competencies required for culturally sensitive practice. The Programme will…

Delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS), this Certificate programme is one single module from the first year of the BA in Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies. The Certificate in Essential Counselling Skills has been specifically designed for those who want to develop key foundation level counselling skills The certificate is an…

Develop key life skills essential for counselling and a wide range of other professions The Certificate in Essential Counselling Skills is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and serves as an excellent introduction to the area of counselling. This course focuses on the development of professional skills; while it does…

Learn fundamental skills and competencies in counselling & psychotherapy practice. The certificate is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is an ideal introduction to the world of counselling and psychotherapy, offering participants the opportunity to explore this growing profession in Ireland. It serves as an excellent introduction to the area of…

The one year Certificate in Introduction to Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies offers students an opportunity to take a step by step approach to professional training. This programme offer full credits towards the IACP-accredited BSc(Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy, with the group meeting over nine workshops between October and June. The Certificate course will allow students to deepen their…

Certificate in Introductory Counselling Skills; ; ; ; The aim of this programme is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in the area of counselling, mental health and wellness, and personal development at a foundational level, such that they will be able to perform more effectively as helpers in a variety of caring and pastoral…

Certificate in Introductory Counselling Skills (Online); ; ; ; The aim of this programme is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in the area of counselling, mental health and wellness, and personal development at a foundational level, such that they will be able to perform more effectively as helpers in a variety of caring and…

Master the skills to manage and motivate others and study psychology and counselling online today! Further your career by gaining insights into the origins of human behaviour. Learn to have positive relationships and lead teams well with effective communication skills and conflict resolution techniques.   This Psychology & Counselling Online Course Covers the following PSCG205 –…