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Letter on Mental Health and Election Commitments in the Irish Times [04/11/24]  
Press Release [23/10/23]  
Public Event 2024  
Annual Report and Financial Statements  
Letter on Budget 2025 in the Irish Times  
IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2025  
Joint Statement: Renouncing Conversion Therapy  
IACP Statement: Palestine and Israel Conflict  
Breda Farrell Honoured with Prestigious Dublin Regional Award [12/06/23]  
IACP Statement Regarding RTÉ Investigates Programme  
Patricia Wilson Honoured with Prestigious Southeast Regional Award [05/06/24]  
World Mental Health Day 2022  
Kathleen Byrne Honoured with Prestigious Northeast Regional Award [28/05/24]  
CORU Update  
Midlands Regional Award [10/11/23]  
IACP's Letter to the Editor Budget 2023 [26/09/22] On the Eve of Budget 2023, CEO Lisa Molloy’s letter features in the Irish Times.  
Southeast Regional Award [06/11/23]  
Anita Lynch Honoured with Prestigious IACP Midlands Regional Award [23/05/24]  
Tom Meade Wins IACP Southern Regional Award [01/11/22]  
IACP's Pre-Budget Submission 2023 [31/08/22]  
Southern Regional Award [01/11/23]  
IACP Podcast - Essential Conversations with the IACP On this podcast, the IACP will host Essential Conversations with experts and inspirational guests, where each episode will help us to better understand mental health, wellness, and the benefits of therapy. 
Dublin Regional Award [27/10/2023]  
Michelle Caulfield Honoured with Prestigious IACP Western Regional Award [17/05/24]  
Séamus Sheedy Wins Midlands Regional Award [27/10/22]  
We stand with the people of Ukraine We stand with the people of Ukraine. IACP press statement on Ukraine war.  
West North-West Regional Award [26/10/23]  
A letter to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly A letter to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly seeking an extension of the provision of the once-off €1,000 bonus payment being made to public healthcare workers to counsellors and psychotherapists and the response from his Private Secretary Miriam Rooney. 
James O’Connor wins Public Inspiration Award [25/10/22]  
Public Inspiration Award 2023 [26/10/23]  
Carl Berkeley Memorial Award 2023 [26/10/23]  
Jayne Leonard Honoured with IACP Research Excellence Award [26/04/24]  
IACP 40th Anniversary Video [10/11/21] As part of our 40th Anniversary Celebrations, the IACP commissioned the production of a video 
Neil O’Connor Wins Research Excellence Award [24/10/22]  
Don’t Choose Between Your Head and Heart This World Heart Day [27/09/23]  
Liam Neville Honoured with Prestigious West North-West Regional Award [25/04/24]  
Midlands Regional Committee Seeks New Members [01/11/21] The Midlands Regional Committee seeks new members from the Midlands region to join our committee.  
Eamon Fortune Wins Western Regional Award [21/10/22]  
IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2024  
Complaints Committee Urgently Seeks New Members [26/10/21] The Complaints Committee is looking for 3 new members to join the committee as soon as possible 
The IACP Highlights Crucial Budget Priorities to Enhance Accessibility of Mental Health Support [29/08/2023]  
IACP Honours Audrey Flanagan with the Carl Berkeley Memorial Award  [24/04/24]  
Letter to the Editor [02/06/23]  
IACP Statement on Budget 2022 [14/10/21] The Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) says that the budget for mental health falls far short of what is needed in the wake of the pandemic.  
Linda Breathnach Wins IACP North East Regional Award [21/10/22]  
IACP Applauds Cabinet Approval of Counselling in Schools Pilot Programme [30/05/23]  
IACP Signatories on Mental Health Reform’s Letter to Taoiseach about Mental Health in Budget 2022 [04/10/21] IACP Sign Mental Health Reform's Letter to Taoiseach on about Mental Health in Budget 2022 
Blezzing Dada Honoured with the IACP Public Inspiration Award [24/04/24]  
Regulating counsellors and psychotherapists [08/03/23]  
Maureen Levy Wins IACP Dublin Regional Award [19/10/22]  
The IACP's Pre-Budget Submission 2022 Campaign [03/09/21] We need your help to ensure that the IACP's voice is heard in Government  
IACP Attend Mental Health Reform's Photocall for Budget 2022 [01/09/21] IACP's Leas-Cathaoirleach Séamus Sheedy and Communications Supervisor Hugh O'Donoghue went to Leinster House to show support for MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2022  
HSCPA Statement on Recruitment Embargo [17/04/24]  
Poem - Script by Stephen O'Connell [21/10/21] Stephen O'Connell, a student member of the IACP shares his poem with us as part of our 40th Anniversary Celebrations.  
Carl Berkeley Memorial Award [19/10/22]  
The Counsellor by Audrey Farrell [24/05/21] Audrey Farrell MIACP shares her poem with us as part of our 40th Anniversary Celebrations.  
Lisa Molloy's Letter to the Editor - Irish Examiner [13/11/20] IACP CEO's Letter to the Editor Features in the Irish Examiner 
Essential Conversations on Blindboy Podcast [13/05/21] Blindboy spoke about the conference on his podcast this week  
Launch [27/02/24]  
Research Excellence Award [21/11/2023]  
Level 5 Restrictions Update for IACP Members [20/10/20] Following advice from the Irish Government regarding the prevention of further Covid-19 outbreak, the IACP office – at Marina House, Clarence Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin will close 
Joe Heffernan on Today Show Show [11/05/21] Joe Heffernan Spoke to Daithí O'Sé and Emer O'Neill about the Essential Conversations Event  
IACP Research Strategy 2021 - 2025 [27/08/21] The IACP launches its Research Strategy 2021 - 2025  
Letter to the Editor The Echo [12/10/22] IACP CEO Lisa Molloy's letter in The Echo 
IACP Vice-Chair Bernie Hackett Irish Times Interview [17/10/20] Bernie Hackett speaks to Shauna Bowers about the impact of COVID-19 on her practice and mental health of her clients  
Joe Heffernan MIACP Talks About Essential Conversations on C103FM [04/05/21] Joe Heffernan Speaks to Patricia Messenger about the upcoming event  
Dublin Regional Committee Needs Volunteers [18/08/21] Dublin Regional Committee is seeking volunteers  
Letter to the Editor Irish Examiner [10/10/22] IACP CEO Lisa Molloy's letter on in-school counselling. 
Meet The Board: Peter Ledden [22/07/20] IACP Board Member Peter Ledden Speaks to Us About His Journey as a Psychotherapist  
Essential Conversations with IACP [29/04/21] Essential Conversations with IACP: Join The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary. 
In Memoriam - Aideen Biggins [16/08/21] The IACP Is Deeply Saddened to Share That Aideen Biggins MIACP Has Passed Away  
IACP Vice-Chair Séamus Sheedy Interviewed in the Irish Times [15/02/21] Séamus Sheedy spoke to Patrick Freyne about the issues that are affecting couples during the lockdown 
Budget 2021 [14/10/20] IACP Welcomes €50m Allocation for Mental Health in Budget 2021  
IACP CEO Lisa Molloy on Win Happy Podcast [28/04/21] Lisa Molloy spoke to Greg Canty about her life at the IACP  
JigSaw National Clinical Recruitment Campaign - IACP Membership Now Recognised [03/08/21] IACP Membership is now an eligibility requirement for JigSaw roles  
IACP Chair Ray Henry's Interview in the Irish Sun [20/07/20] IACP Chair Ray Henry Speaks to Nicola Bardon About Counselling and It's Depiction in Normal People  
IACP welcomes new plan to provide counselling in primary schools [03/10/22] New Plan comes after many years of lobbying by the IACP 
IACP Chair Bernie Hackett in the Journal.ie [27/04/21] IACP Chair Speaks to the Journal About What Happens at Therapy Sessions  
IACP Meet with Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association [21/07/21] IACP met with IMNDA to discuss possible avenues of collaboration 
IACP Publish Pre-Budget Submission 2021 [23/09/20] In response to the rapidly growing demand for counselling and psychotherapy, the IACP calls on the Government to make provision for additional counselling and psychotherapy supports for those who need them. The IACP is calling for the following three measures to be implemented 
Northern Ireland Regional Award [15/11/23]  
IACP Meets with Mark Ward TD [12/02/21] IACP met with the Deputy to discuss our goals in Government  
Exam Results Advice from the IACP [07/09/20] Counsellors advise students to “mind their mental health in the face of exam results 
"You Are a Miracle" by Carmel Gaffney [22/04/21] Carmel Gaffney an IACP student member shares her poem with us as part of our 40th Anniversary Celebrations. 
Western Regional Award [14/11/23]  
IACP is 40 Years Old [10/02/21] The Association Celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2021 
IACP Chair Interview That's Farming [13/07/20] IACP Chair Ray Henry Speaks to That's Farming about Counselling  
Ghosting by Cathy Kerwin [21/04/21] As part of our 40th Anniversary Celebrations, Cathy Kerwin MIACP shares her poem Ghosting  
IACP CEO Appointed to the Social Care Workers Registration Board [25/06/21] IACP CEO Lisa Molloy was recently appointed to the Social Care Workers Registration Board 
Meet the Board: Séamus Sheedy [03/09/20] IACP Regional Director Séamus Sheedy speaks to us about his career as a Counsellor 
Meet the Board: Liz O'Driscoll [19/08/20] IACP Board of Directors' Liz O'Driscoll Speaks to Us About Her Career  
Holding the Candle Til the Light Comes On Poem [20/04/21] Today's Submission comes from Deirdre McCormick  
Covid-19 Online/Tele Counselling [11/03/20] Important Note Regarding Online/Tele-Counselling  
IACP Vice-Chair Séamus Sheedy Interviewed in the Irish Independent [02/02/2021] IACP Vice-Chair Was Interviewed by Conor Feehan in his Latest lockdown is leading to more of us looking for help Article in the Irish Independent  
Trust in You by Fidelma Fitzgerald [15/04/21] As part of our 40th Anniversary Celebrations we're inviting content submissions from members. Fidelma Fitzgerald shares her work Trust in You.  
The Highs and Lows of Online Counselling [16/06/20] IACP Members Ray Henry, Joe Heffernan, and Brian Holohan provide their thoughts about working online 
IACP CEO on Kildare FM [08/07/20] IACP CEO discusses Men's Mental Health on Kildare Focus with Ciara Plunkett  
Meet the Board: Izabela Morris [19/08/20] IACP Board Member Izabela Morris speaks to us about her career  
IACP Vice-Chair Séamus Sheedy in the Irish Independent [16/06/21] The IACP Vice-Chair Spoke to Marie Kelly about Irish Father's Expanded Role in the Home  
IACP Staff Remote Working Arrangements – Covid-19 [21/08/20] Following advice from the Irish Government regarding the prevention of further Covid-19 outbreak, the IACP office – at Marina House, Clarence Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin will close  
Meet the Board: Michelle Coyne [14/04/21] IACP Board of Directors' Member Michelle Coyne talks to us about her life and career 
Summer 2019 IJCP is Now Available to the Public [06/12/19] Featuring articles about working with Transgender People, Fertility, Therapy in 21st Century, and Case Notes 
Autumn 2019 Edition of the IJCP is Now Available to the Public [08/06/20] Featuring articles about breaking up, behavioural addictions, planning for death, and simulated interviews.  
IACP Launch Look After Yourself Campaign [07/07/2020] IACP Launch Look After Yourself Campaign with Artist Joe Caslin and Ambassadors Shane Carthy and Philly McMahon  
Meet the Board: Eamon Fortune [17/08/20] IACP's Board of Directors' Eamon Fortune Speaks About His Career  
IACP CEO Lisa Molloy's Letter in the Irish Times [07/06/21] IACP CEO Lisa Molloy's Letter was published in the Irish Times  
Statement Regarding Covid-19 [10/03/20] The IACP is continuing to remain vigilant surrounding the wellbeing and security of our members, staff, and visitors  
IACP Chair Bernie Hackett Article on the Journal.ie [08/03/21] IACP Chair Bernie Hackett Writes on International Women's Day  
IACP CEO Lisa Molloy Letter in the Irish Times [08/06/20] IACP CEO's Letter to the Editor in the Irish Times  
IACP Chair Ray Henry Interview on Kildare FM [02/07/20] IACP Chair speaks about how young people can adapt to celebrating rites of passage differently in this interview on Kildare FM  
In Memoriam: Ger Byrne [17/08/20] Barbara Dowds and Marjorie Travers MIACP remember their friend Ger Byrne MIACP 
IACP Feature on Empwr.ie [24/06/20] The results of IACP's Latest Survey Findings Feature on Empwr.ie 
IACP in Tech Central [11/05/20] IACP's Telehealth Pilot with Wellola and HiHi was covered in Tech Central 
We're Hiring: Accreditation Officer [05/03/21] Responsible for the coordination, administration and certification of Professional Accreditation memberships . . . 
IACP Chair Bernie Hackett's Article in the Irish Independent [18/01/20] The IACP Chair Shares Six Easy Steps to Beat Blue Monday Misery 
Meet the Board: Bernie Hackett [14/08/20] IACP Board of Directors' Vice-Chair Bernie Hackett Speaks to Us About Her Journey as a Member  
IACP on Q102FM [16/04/20] IACP CEO Lisa Appeared on Q102FM to discuss our Healthcare Frontline Staff Option on iacp.ie  
IACP Meet with Senator Annie Hoey [03/03/21] IACP Chair Bernie Hackett, CEO Lisa Molloy and Communications Officer Hugh O'Donoghue met with Senator Annie Hoey  
IACP Board of Directors' Member Jade Lawless on RTE.ie [27/11/20] How to ask your loved ones for help, according to an expert  
Holiday Opening Hours [10/12/19] IACP Office Holiday Period Opening Hours 
Meet the Board: Jade Lawless IACP Board of Directors' Treasurer Jade Lawless speaks to us about her career  
IACP CEO Lisa Molloy Letter in the Irish Times [13/08/20] IACP CEO Lisa Molloy's Letter Regarding Mental Health Supports for Young People Featured in the Irish Times.  
Covid-19 Online Supervision [11/03/20] Important Note Regarding Online Supervision 
IACP Feature on Irish Tech News [11/05/20] IACP's Telehealth Pilot with Wellola and HiHi features on Irish Tech News 
Mental Health Awareness Week [18/05/20] It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year's theme is Kindness 
IACP Meet with Purple House [24/02/21] IACP Met with Purple House to Discuss Their Work and Future Plans  
Meet the Board: Ray Henry [13/08/20] IACP Cathaoirleach Ray Henry Speaks To Us About His Journey As a Counsellor 
Joe Heffernan MIACP Speaks About Self-Harm on C103FM [25/05/21] Joe Heffernan spoke to Patricia Messenger on his regular slot about self-harm  
Margaret Parkes, MIACP on KFM Radio Margaret joined Ciara Plunkett on Kildare Focus to discuss Narcissistic Parents 
Love is Not Just For St. Valentine's Day [14/02/20] Counsellors remind people that it’s necessary to work on our relationships every day 
Launch of ‘Sharing the Vision – a Mental Health Policy for Everyone’ for the period 2020-2030 [18/06/20]  
The COVID-19 Project Because of COVID-19, it is recommended that anyone attending in person at a premises, clinic, club, training-hall or office should pre-register and make an appropriate COVID-19 declaration before arriving. Create your own FREE visitor self-screening form here and link to it from your website or social media page in under five minutes. 
IACP Calls on the Government to Kickstart Pathfinder The IACP (Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) calls on the Government to prioritize the introduction of school-based therapeutic counselling. 
IACP Meet with John Lahart TD [24/02/21] IACP Met with the Deputy to Discuss the Current State of Mental Health In Ireland  
Beat the January Blues with some advice from the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) [20/01/2019] New Year bringing you down? Counsellors provide some tips for dealing with negative feelings 
Meeting with Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler, TD [11/08/20] IACP Chair, CEO, and CMO Met with Minister Butler to Introduce the IACP  
The IACP Offers Advice to Parents and Students Moving Away to College for the First Time [09/09/19] Counsellors provide parents and new college students moving away from home advice on coping with the feelings they may face in this time 
IACP Feature on Her.ie [25/06/20] IACP's Survey Results Feature on Her.ie  
IACP Encourage Men to Mind Their Mental Health on International Mens' Day [18/11/19] Counsellors provide tips for men to keep mentally healthy this International Men's Day 
Government Announce Mental Health Helpline [28/11/19] Taoiseach, Ministers for Health and senior officials from the HSE launch Your Mental Health Information Line 
IACP Board Member Offers Advice on Asking Loved Ones for Help IACP Board Member Jade Lawless Offers Sage Advice to People Struggling to Ask Their Loved Ones for Help  
CEO Lisa Molloy Speaks at UCC Law Society Conference 2019 [29/10/19] This year's theme was Mental Health: Education and Criminal Justice 
IACP Staff Remote Working Arrangements – Covid-19 [13/03/20] Considering advice from the Irish Government regarding the prevention of further Covid-19 outbreak. The IACP office – at Marina House, Clarence Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin will close from today 
IACP CEO Letter in Irish Times [03/04/20] IACP CEO Lisa Molloy's Letter Featured in the Irish Times  
IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2020 IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2020 
IACP on This Week on RTE Radio 1 [06/04/20] IACP was mentioned on This Week, and members Gráinne Clancy and Majella Kennedy were interviewed.  
Spring 2019 Edition of IJCP is Now Available to the Public [25/11/19] Featuring articles about Adoption, Infidelity, Spirituality and Addiction, and CCT and Suicide  
IACP Offer Advice to People Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder [24/10/19] Winter Bringing You Down? The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Can Provide Support 
Government Announce €3 Million Community Health Fund [02/12/19] Minister Daly believes this will "help local organisations to improve the mental well-being of people" 
IACP Supports Appointment of Counselling and Psychotherapy Board [01/03/2019] The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy welcomes the creation of registration board and future regulation.  
IACP General Election Manifesto 2020 IACP release their General Election Manifesto 2020  
€3m Funding for Mental Health in Sporting & Community Funding [04/12/2018]  
Oireachtas Joint Committee on Future of Mental Health Final Report [17/10/18]  
IACP at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit 2018 [11/10/18]  
Lisa Molloy's Article Features in the Journal.ie [21/05/20] IACP CEO Lisa Molloy's article features in the journal.ie 
World Mental Health Day [10/10/18]  
The IACP Offers Students Mental Health Advice for Dealing With Disappointing Results [12/08/19] Counsellors advise students to “mind their mental health in the face of exam results”  
Advice to Parents' of School-Starters [22/08/19] The first week of September will see thousands of Irish children experience their first day in Primary, and Secondary, school. A lot of children will await this day with apprehension, but they need not be so daunted, says the IACP. 
IACP Takeover That's Farming's Instagram Story [10/07/20] IACP Feature on That's Farming's Instagram Story  
IACP Meet With John Brassil TD [04/12/19] The purpose of the meeting was to discuss counselling supports for second-level schools  
Home Insurance vs Professional Insurance [28/03/2019]  
IACP Release Results of 2019 General Public Survey: Mental Health and Counselling/Psychotherapy in Ireland: Public Perceptions and Attitudes [11/12/19] This nationally representative survey was commissioned by the IACP, and carried out by Behaviour & Attitudes (B&A) in 2019.  
Winter 2019 Edition of the IJCP is Now Available to the Public [09/06/20] Featuring articles about couples communications, dichotomies, money in private pratice, and William Glasser.  
IACP CEO Lisa Molloy calls for co-ordinated approach to mental health in schools  
Important Notice Regarding IACP Events [12/03/20] Because of the rapidly evolving nature of the situation with COVID-19, the IACP have made the decision to postpone all scheduled IACP events for March and April. 
IACP Article in Eolas Magazine [02/01/19] IACP CEO Lisa Molloy wrote an article about our counselling supports for schools initiative which features in the latest edition of Eolas Magazine. Read the article here 
Covid 19: Tips from the IACP [30/03/20] IACP Members offer tips for coping with Covid-19 and the Lockdown  
IACP Members' Survey Launch 2018 [19/02/2019] Research reveals a 96% job satisfaction rate among counsellors and psychotherapists. 
IACP Condemns Practice of 'Conversion Therapy' [06/03/2019] The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy opposes the barbaric act of ‘conversion therapy’ 
IACP Offer Guidance to LGBTQI+ [25/06/19] The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) recognises that while acceptance of LGBTQI+ people has come a long way, LGBTQI+ people still face a great deal of stigma and discrimination in Ireland. 
IACP at National Ploughing Championships and School Summit 2019 [20/09/19] IACP Feature at National Ploughing Championships and School Summit  
IACP Meet the Children's Ombudsman [13/11/19] IACP CEO and Chair met with Dr Niall Muldoon at the Ombudsman's Office  

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