IACP Annual Conference 2026

Sat 18 Apr

The Johnstown Estate, Co Meath

18-04-2026 Registration 9:00am. Start time 10am until 5pm

7 CPD hours

Bookings will close on 10th April at midday.

IACP Annual Conference 2026

The Annual IACP Conference is being held on Saturday 18th April 2026, in the Johnstown Estate, Co 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.

Caroline McGuigan
Presentation Title: The Power of Love

Louise Yourell and Caitriona O'Meara
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

Michael Harding
Presentation 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

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).

Overnight B&B Rate
€215 Single	€310 Triple
€225 Double	€320.00 Lodge

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 close on Friday 10^th April at midday.