Counselling & Psychotherapeutic Studies

Our Certificate Programme is the perfect entry point for those considering a career in counselling and psychotherapy as it contains an excellent mix of theory, skills and personal development. All IICP teaching staff are therapy practitioners, which means they put their teaching into a real-world context. This programme is delivered using Blended Learning, including both on campus and online inputs.

This programme is suitable for those either working in the helping professions, or interested in seeking to develop their awareness of what is involved in training as a counsellor/psychotherapist. - A qualification recognised at level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) such as the Leaving Certificate is required for entry onto this programme. - Those with substantial life experience can also apply under our recognition of prior learning and experience policy. - If English is your second language you are required to submit an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) cert at Level 5.5, or equivalent. Minimum Technological Requirements For both the fully online and for the blended learning programme, you will need to have: - Appropriate broadband to be able to upload and download; - A desktop computer or laptop that is capable of using zoom; - A webcam and microphone; - A web browser; and - Word processing package Language requirement: If English is your second language you are required to submit an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) cert at Level 5.5, or equivalent.