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Date for your Diary - IACP Annual Conference 2026
The Thirteenth Annual IACP Conference is being held on Saturday 18th April 2026, in the Johnstown House Hotel, Meath.
The Conference theme, 'The Many Faces of Love: Connection, Heart and Healing in Counselling and Psychotherapy', centres on how love, in its many expressions, shapes the therapeutic encounter.
Speaker Information
We have an impressive lineup of speakers that promises a rich exploration of the conference theme.
Louise Yourell and Caitriona O'Meara
Presentation Title: Healing with Horses and the animal Human bond
Presentation Title: Healing with Horses and the animal Human bond
Karen Murphy
Presentation Title: Holding the Thin Line Between Love and Hate: Neutrality at the Heart of Couples Therapy
Presentation Title: Holding the Thin Line Between Love and Hate: Neutrality at the Heart of Couples Therapy
Caroline McGuigan
Presentation Title: The Power of Love
Presentation Title: The Power of Love
Michael HardingPresentation Title: On Tuesdays I’m a Buddhist.
IACP member, Michael Ryan will facilitate two speaker panel sessions throughout the day.
After the conference, join us for the annual awards ceremony.
Award categories include:
Regional Awards
Research Awards & Research Bursary
Charity Partner
Public Inspiration Award
Carl Berkeley Memorial Award
Research Awards & Research Bursary
Charity Partner
Public Inspiration Award
Carl Berkeley Memorial Award
On Saturday night, there will be a pre-drinks reception at 7:30pm followed by the Conference Dinner from 8pm.
Venue Information
The conference will take place in the Johnstown Estate Hotel in Enfield, Co Meath. Rooms have been block-booked for both Friday 17th April and Saturday 18th April. Rates as follows (per night).
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Overnight B&B Rate
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€215 Single
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€310 Triple
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€225 Double
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€320.00 Lodge
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To book your room at this rate, either call reservations at the hotel directly on +353 046 95400 00 (Mon-Sun, Office Hours) or email reservations@thejohnstownestate.com
To receive the agreed rate for IACP Conference delegates, you must state that you are attending the Conference. The hotel has agreed to hold rooms for IACP at these rates until Monday 9th March 2026. Early booking is recommended.
Please note: Bookings for the Conference will open in early March 2026 and will close on Friday 10th April at midday.