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…

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…

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…

The 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 of training, i.e.…

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 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…

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…

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…

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 –…

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 –…

The aim of this 1 year level 9 part-time programme is to contribute to building confident recovery-orientated practitioners by equipping learners with the knowledge and skills to apply psychosocial interventions safely, effectively and appropriately with service users and their families/carers within their scope of professional practice.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children and adolescents? If you are passionate about working with children and young people then this online course is perfect for you. You will learn about theories of childhood development (e.g. morality, cognition, psychosocial), as well as develop core counselling skills. The modules offer an…

This course offers an introduction to basic counselling skills & practice. The focus will be on experiential learning through group interaction and participation. It aims to provide a foundation for those interested in pursuing further studies in the field and is also suitable for Parents, Teachers and Care Workers.

An introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy. Rathmines College of Further Education will be running this Counselling and Psychology course from September 2018.

Theory of Counselling and Counselling Skills.  This course is a great way to develop an understanding and appreciation of counselling.  It will appeal to those who who are looking for personal development or those who need counselling skills in their work.  A foundation Course for further studies in Counselling.

There are many teachers, particularly career guidance counsellors, HSE staff and others who, as part of their job, require basic counselling skills. For many others counselling is often a second or third career. The aim of this 10 credit level 8 award is to provide these people with the additional knowledge and a formal qualification…