Organisation Membership
Organisation Membership is open to organisations that are concerned with training or practice in counselling consistent with the aims of IACP.
Affiliate/Student Organisational Members are required to pay the annual subscription. They are entitled to attend and speak at General Meetings but are not entitled to vote.
To become an Organisation Member, a designated representative of an organisation must complete and return the application form together with a cheque, postal order or credit card details for the relevant subscription.
An Organisation Member and its staff may NOT quote their Organisation Membership in public, as if it were a qualification and may not represent themselves as Accredited Members of IACP and may NOT use the initials MIACP.
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The main benefits of IACP Organisation Membership are:
- Formal recognition of your qualifications and experience through our accreditation process.
- Representation: The IACP champions the contribution of Counsellors, Psychotherapists and the profession. We strongly lobby (Government, Political parties, Department of Health and Children, Health Committee’s, Allied Health Professions and other National Bodies) on key issues and priorities. The central aim of the Statutory Regulation of Counselling and Psychotherapy forms a large part of this work. We also influence policy development and plans through Responses and Submissions.
- Publicity: One of IACP’s main aims is to inform the public of the benefits of Counselling and Psychotherapy. We do this through our public relations and communications strategy which concentrates on attendance at public events, press releases, interaction with the media and direct advertising. All of our communications work highlights the importance of Professional Standards and the services that IACP and its members offer the public.
- IACP Workshops at reduced Rates: IACP supports the provision of workshops countrywide by the IACP regional committees. These workshops cover a wide range of interesting topics. Members receive a discounted rate for all IACP Regional Workshops
- Quarterly Journal: The IACP journal 'the Irish Journal of Counselling & Psychotherapy' including articles, ‘Notice Board’ and Advertising is sent to members four times a year.
- Attendance at AGM: This important event also includes free enjoyable and interesting activities such as the free Pre-Agm social and a high profile guest speaker.
- Professional Support on Standards of Practice and Education: IACP assists with all types of member enquiries and puts you in touch with the right experts. Members can access a range of information from the office and can receive information (by speaking to someone, viewing online or by receiving printed guidelines) on practical, ethical and professional matters. Members can also access IACP publications ranging from the latest professional guidelines to public information leaflets.
- E-news: Regular e-mail circular containing information and employment/placement opportunities.
- Regional Support: Support and networking opportunities at regular Regional meetings nationwide.
- IACP Logo: Accredited Members have use of the IACP logo on their promotional material and website.
- Involvement: Members can influence IACP policy and development by participation on IACP’s sub-committees and panels. Accredited Members also have the opportunity to vote in (or stand for election in) Executive, Sub-Committee and Regional elections.
- Regional Participation: All members are also automatically members of their Regional branch and can network with local colleagues and help influence the Association’s priorities.
- International Representation: The IACP represents members’ views internationally and continues to work with the BACP (with whom we have full reciprocity), the International Association for Counselling, Counselling in Scotland (COSCA) amongst others.
- Awards: Members are eligible to participate in Annual Awards, that recognises outstanding contribution to the development of counselling and psychotherapy.
- Welcome Pack: On joining members receive a “Welcome Pack” including the IACP “Celebrating 30 years” Book, Important company information and an IACP pen.
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