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Anita Lynch Honoured with Prestigious IACP Midlands Regional Award [23/05/24] https://iacp.ie/page/art/1014/0 Anita Lynch Honoured with Prestigious IACP Midlands Regional Award Award Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to the Counselling/Psychotherapy Profession Anita Lynch of Moate, County Westmeath has b... Annual Monitoring of IACP Accredited Courses https://iacp.ie/annual-monitoring Annual Monitoring of IACP Accredited Courses The aim of the Annual Monitoring process is to maintain the quality of IACP Accredited courses to provide the best course possible for trainees of counsel... Appeals Procedure - IACP Members https://iacp.ie/appeals-procedure IACP Members Appeals Procedure Right to Appeal1. Where a complaint has been upheld by the Complaints Committee of the IACP, the Member against whom the complaint has been upheld has the right to ... BACP / IACP Research Conference 2013 https://iacp.ie/BACP/IACP-Research-Conference-2013 BACP / IACP Research Conference 2013 \'Synergy in Counselling & Psychotherapy Research\' The IACP is delighted to announce that we will be co-hosting the prestigious 2013 BACP Research Conferenc... Beat the January Blues with some advice from the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) [20/01/2019] https://iacp.ie/beat-january-blues-2020 January 20th is what has become known as ‘Blue Monday’, and although it is often dismissed as pseudoscience - we all know the feeling that arrives at this time of year - your relatives and... Benefits of IACP Membership https://iacp.ie/benefits-of-iacp-membership Benefits of IACP Membership IACP Membership offers multiple benefits to the professional and aspiring Therapist. IACP is the largest Counselling/Psychotherapy Association in Ireland and comprises th... Blezzing Dada Honoured with the IACP Public Inspiration Award [24/04/24] https://iacp.ie/page/art/1008/0 For Immediate Release: 24th April 2024 Blezzing Dada Honoured with the IACP Public Inspiration Award The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy has honoured mental health activist and ... Contact IACP https://iacp.ie/contact-iacp ... Contact IACP https://iacp.ie/contact-iacp Contact IACP The IACP Head Office is open Monday to Friday between 09:30am and 4:30pm.  Please note that phone lines are open between 09:30 am - 1:00 pm How to find us View IACP in a larger m... Covid 19: Tips from the IACP [30/03/20] https://iacp.ie/iacp-tips-covid19 IACP Members Karen Ward and Derek McDonnell feature in a video series that is currently being regularly released on IACP's Social Media Platforms. Karen and Derek offer their tips for coping with the ... DRAFT - IACP Working Therapeutically Online: Practice Guidelines and Competencies. https://iacp.ie/page/art/979/0 To download the DRAFT IACP Working Therapeutically Online:  Practice Guidelines and Competencies, please click HERE.  Thank you for providing your feedback. ... Essential Conversations with IACP [29/04/21] https://iacp.ie/iacp-essential-conversations As previously mentioned in our March Newsletter, the IACP will soon host a public event called Essential Conversations with IACP. The purpose of the event is to promote the work of IACP and its member... Exam Results Advice from the IACP [07/09/20] https://iacp.ie/advice-exam-results Originally published in August 2019  The Irish Association for Counselling And Psychotherapy (IACP) Offer Tips For Dealing With Disappointment With Results    Counsellors advise stud... Free IACP Seminar for Members https://iacp.ie/free-seminar-counselling-psychotherapy-and-the-law IACP are pleased to announce the next Free Seminar for Members Counselling / Psychotherapy & the Law will take place in Athlone at the Hodson Bay Hotel, on Friday 08th November 201... Guidelines for Advertising in the IACP Members' Newsletter [18/12/19] https://iacp.ie/iacp-newsletter-guidelines ... Home Insurance vs Professional Insurance [28/03/2019] https://iacp.ie/homeinsurancevproinsurance It has recently been brought to our attention a possible difficulty our members may face when running their business from a home address. We would advise Members who are using their home address for t... IACP & ACA Conference, Hands Across the Water https://iacp.ie/iacp-aca-conference Photo credit to Jonny Pardoe Photography. ... IACP / BACP Research Conference https://iacp.ie/research-conference ... IACP 2012 AGM https://iacp.ie/IACP-2012-AGM ... IACP 2014 AGM https://iacp.ie/IACP-2014-AGM AGM 2014 The IACP AGM 2014 will be held on Saturday 22nd March at the Radisson Blu St Helen’s Hotel, Dublin.  Registration is from 9.00am and the AGM will commence at 10.... IACP 2014/2015 – At a Glance https://iacp.ie/iacp-2014-2015-at-a-glance IACP 2014/2015 – At a Glance 2014 was an exceptionally busy and productive year for our Association with highlights including: Membership numbers rising above 3,600 Receiving a formal c... IACP 2015 AGM https://iacp.ie/iacp-2015-agm IACP 2015 AGM This year’s meeting will be a straightforward, simple, legal AGM. The peripheral activities that had become part of the AGM (Social Evening, Official Openings, Guest Speakers, Lu... IACP 2016 Annual General Meeting https://iacp.ie/iacp-2016-agm IACP 2016 Annual General Meeting The IACP 2016 AGM will be held on Saturday 23rd April at the Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin AGM Details: 10:00am       &nb... IACP 2017 Conference https://iacp.ie/page/art/661/0 ... IACP 40th Anniversary Video [10/11/21] https://iacp.ie/iacp-40th-anniversary-video The IACP recently commissioned the production of a video to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the organisation. The video features the present and former Cathaoirligh of the IACP, as well as current s... IACP Accreditation Ceremony 2022 https://iacp.ie/page/art/949/0 If you feature in any photos in the gallery, and wish for this to be removed from the IACP website, please contact iacp@iacp.ie... IACP AGM 2013 https://iacp.ie/agm2013gallery The 2013 IACP AGM was held on Saturday the 23rd of March 2013 at the Heritage Golf & Spa Resort, Killenard, Co Laois. The event was a great success with over 270 members attending.... IACP AGM 2013 Update https://iacp.ie/agm2013update IACP AGM 2013 Update The 2013 IACP AGM was held on Saturday the 23rd of March 2013 at the Heritage Golf & Spa Resort, Killenard, Co Laois. The event was a great success with over 270 members... IACP AGM 2013 – Guest Speaker https://iacp.ie/iacp-agm-2013-guest-speaker   IACP AGM 2013 Guest Speaker We are delighted to announce that the Guest Speaker at this year’s AGM will be Dr Harry Barry.     Dr Barry is a best-selling author and medic... IACP AGM 2014 https://iacp.ie/agm2014 IACP AGM 2014 Update   The 2014 IACP AGM was held on Saturday the 22nd March at the Radisson Blu, St Helen\'s Hotel, Co Dublin. The event was a great success with almost 400 members attending.&... IACP AGM 2014 https://iacp.ie/AGM2014 The 2014 IACP AGM was held on Saturday the 22nd March 2014 at the Radisson Blu, St Helen's Hotel, Co Dublin.  The event was a great success with almost 400 members attending.... IACP AGM 2015 https://iacp.ie/agm2015 IACP AGM 2015 Update The 2015 IACP AGM was held on Saturday the 11th April 2015 at the Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.  This year’s meeting was a straightforwar... IACP AGM 2015 https://iacp.ie/AGM2015Photos ... IACP AGM 2016 https://iacp.ie/agm2016-photos Photo credit to Jonny Pardoe Photography. ... IACP Annual General Meeting 2016 https://iacp.ie/agm2016 IACP AGM 2016 Update The 2016 IACP AGM was held on Saturday the 23rd April 2016 at the Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.  A brief overview of the AGM follows: The Minu... IACP Annual General Meeting 2017 https://iacp.ie/agm2017-update IACP AGM 2017 Update The 2017 IACP AGM was held on Friday 21st April 2017 at the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, Dublin 24.  A brief overview of the AGM follows: The Minutes of the 2016 AGM were... IACP Applauds Cabinet Approval of Counselling in Schools Pilot Programme [30/05/23] https://iacp.ie/page/art/986/0 The IACP Applauds Cabinet Approval of Counselling in Schools Pilot Programme The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) welcomes the news that the Cabinet has approved Minster of ... IACP Article in Eolas Magazine [02/01/19] https://iacp.ie/increasing-mental-health-supports-for-second-level-school-children ... IACP at Bloom 2016 https://iacp.ie/bloom-2016 IACP are proud to be a co-sponsor of a Mental Health Concept Garden at the Bloom 2016 festival in the Phoenix Park, Dublin from Thursday 2nd June – Monday 6th June. IACP have co-sponsored Padra... IACP at Electric Picnic 2012 https://iacp.ie/electric-picnic-2012 ... IACP at Electric Picnic 2013 https://iacp.ie/electric-picnic-2013 IACP attended the 10th Anniversary Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois in 2013, 35,000 people attended this sold out event. ... IACP at Fleadh Cheoil 2015 https://iacp.ie/fleadh-cheoil-2015 IACP at Fleadh Cheoil 2015 IACP are delighted to have attended the 2015 Fleadh Cheoil held in Sligo town. The Fleadh is the largest single festival of Irish traditional music in the... IACP at National Ploughing Championships and School Summit 2019 [20/09/19] https://iacp.ie/iacp-national-ploughing-championships2019 IACP at the School Summit & National Ploughing ChampionshipsThe IACP had stands at both the School Summit and the National Ploughing Championships this year. The response we received from patrons ... IACP at Rude Health https://iacp.ie/IACP-Rude-Health IACP at Rude Health 2012 in the RDS.... IACP at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit 2018 [11/10/18] https://iacp.ie/wellbeing-summitt-2018 IACP Member Gráinne Clancy with Vice Chair of the Dublin Regional Committee, Patricia Therkelsen at the IACP stand at 2018 Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit Once again, IACP attended Mental H... IACP at the National Ploughing Championships 2012 https://iacp.ie/national-ploughing-championships-2012 IACP at the National Ploughing Championships 2012 in New Ross, Co Wexford.... IACP at the National Ploughing Championships 2013 https://iacp.ie/national-ploughing-championships-2013 IACP at the National Ploughing Championships 2013 in Ratheniska, Co Laois.... IACP at Your Health 2013 https://iacp.ie/your_health_2013 IACP at Your Health 2013 in the RDS, Dublin... IACP Attend Mental Health Reform's Photocall for Budget 2022 [01/09/21] https://iacp.ie/mhr-pre-budget-submission-2022-launch (L - R) Mental Health Reform CEO Fiona Coyle, IACP Leas-Cathaoirleach Séamus Sheedy, and Communications Supervisor Hugh O'Donoghue  Mental Health Reform Members and Service Users Ma... IACP Behaviour & Attitudes Research 2013 https://iacp.ie/Behaviour-and-Attitudes-Research IACP Behaviour & Attitudes Research Counselling & Psychotherapy Quantitative Research into Public Experience and Attitudes The IACP commissioned research company - Behaviour & Attitudes ... IACP Board Member Offers Advice on Asking Loved Ones for Help https://iacp.ie/lifestyle/living/2019/1125/1095058-how-to-ask-your-loved-ones-for-help-according-to-an-expert ... IACP Board of Directors https://iacp.ie/board-of-directors Board of Directors Elected Members  Jade LawlessCathaoirleach Christopher PlaceLeas Cathaoirleach Andrew Harbourne-Thomas &... IACP Board of Directors and Staff https://iacp.ie/board-of-directors-and-staff IACP Board of Directors Jade LawlessCathaoirleach       Christopher PlaceLeas Cathaoirleach           Andrew Harbourne-Thomas   &nb... IACP Board of Directors' Member Jade Lawless on RTE.ie [27/11/20] https://iacp.ie/lifestyle/living/2019/1125/1095058-how-to-ask-your-loved-ones-for-help-according-to-an-expert ... IACP Calls on the Government to Kickstart Pathfinder https://iacp.ie/iacp-school-support-counselling Ireland is experiencing a mental health crisis across all age groups, including our school going children. A Samaritans Suicide Statistics Report in 2018 highlighted the shocking figure that 64 p... IACP Cathaoirligh https://iacp.ie/iacpcathaoirligh IACP Cathaoirligh    Odette Thompson 1981–1991 Ursula O’Farrell  1991–1995 Edward Boyne 1995 –1998 Patricia Kennedy 1998 – 2... IACP CEO Appointed to the Social Care Workers Registration Board [25/06/21] https://iacp.ie/en/news/21725-appointments-to-the-social-care-workers-registration-board ... IACP CEO article in the Journal.ie https://iacp.ie/article-journal.ie IACP CEO Lisa Molloy's article in the Journal.ie IACP CEO Lisa Molloy's article features in the Journal.ie on 21st May 2020.   'We must now prepare for the mental health damage that Covid-... IACP CEO Letter in Irish Times [03/04/20] https://iacp.ie/letter-irish-times IACP CEO Lisa Molloy's Letter Featured in the Irish Times IACP CEO Lisa Molloy's Letter to the Editor featured in the Irish Times on 3rd April 2020. The content of the letter concerned IACP's full... IACP CEO Letter in Irish Times [03/04/20] https://iacp.ie/letter-to-government IACP CEO Lisa Molloy's Letter to the Editor featured in the Irish Times.  The content of the letter concerned IACP's full support to the government in this time of pandemic.   ... IACP CEO Lisa Molloy calls for co-ordinated approach to mental health in schools https://iacp.ie/school-counselling-article Ireland is experiencing rising rates of emotional distress in children and young people, as well an increase in prescribed medication in order to cope. Our society is faced with a significant challe... IACP CEO Lisa Molloy Letter in the Irish Times [08/06/20] https://iacp.ie/opinion/letters/psychotherapy-and-taxation-1.4272909 ... IACP CEO Lisa Molloy Letter in the Irish Times [13/08/20] https://iacp.ie/opinion/letters/mental-health-supports-for-young-people-1.4328637 ... IACP CEO Lisa Molloy on Win Happy Podcast [28/04/21] https://iacp.ie/40-years-of-counselling-and-psychotherapy-with-lisa-molloy-ceo-of-the-iacp ... IACP CEO Lisa Molloy's Letter in the Irish Times [07/06/21] https://iacp.ie/opinion/letters/mental-health-supports-for-young-people-1.4585774 ... IACP CEO on Kildare FM [08/07/20] https://iacp.ie/kfmradiokildare/kildare-focus-080720?fbclid=IwAR35m9NJPb9eOwAXaxawzMRQEMK4KbD05uuoV3BglZ8i08_osVH5q4JgEAk ... IACP Chair Bernie Hackett Article on the Journal.ie [08/03/21] https://iacp.ie/readme/international-womens-day-and-wellbeing-5372899-Mar2021 ... IACP Chair Bernie Hackett in the Journal.ie [27/04/21] https://iacp.ie/what-to-expect-therapy-iacp-5420207-Apr2021 ... IACP Chair Bernie Hackett's Article in the Irish Independent [18/01/20] https://iacp.ie/life/health-wellbeing/six-easy-steps-to-beat-blue-monday-misery-39979556.html ... IACP Chair Interview That's Farming [13/07/20] https://iacp.ie/news/more-opportunities-for-people-in-rural-areas-to-attend-counselling-online%20#lookafteryourself ... IACP Chair Ray Henry Interview on Kildare FM [02/07/20] https://iacp.ie/kfmradiokildare/kildare-focus-020720 ... IACP Chair Ray Henry's Interview in the Irish Sun [20/07/20] https://iacp.ie/news/5674250/normal-people-connell-normalise-mental-health ... IACP Code of Ethics and Practice https://iacp.ie/iacp-code-of-ethics ... IACP Committees https://iacp.ie/iacp-committees IACP Committees Accreditation Committee Committee Members Martina McNamara - Chairperson Paul Loughlin Linda Maguire Tom Meade Maggie Cox Pauline Bergin Georgina Kennedy The Accreditat... IACP Condemns Practice of 'Conversion Therapy' [06/03/2019] https://iacp.ie/iacp-condemns-conversion-therapy Matthew Grech star of Once Gay: Matthew and Friends (TVM/Youtube)  Conversion or Reparative therapy is a range of dangerous and discredited practices that falsely claim to change a person’... IACP COVID-19 Return-to-work Guidelines for Members https://iacp.ie/Covid19-Return-to-work-Guidelines-for-Members IACP COVID-19 Return-to-work Guidelines for MembersValid as of 22nd May 2020 Counsellors and psychotherapists can be considered part of Social Care, which is an essential service when Government and ... IACP Covid-19 Statements 10th-13th March 2020 https://iacp.ie/covid19-statements IACP COVID-19 Statements 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 Emails to Minister Harris https://iacp.ie/email-to-minister Email to Minister Harris Email from IACP CEO to Minster Harris - 18/03/2020 Dear Minister, I am writing to you on behalf of the board and members of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psyc... IACP Encourage Men to Mind Their Mental Health on International Mens' Day [18/11/19] https://iacp.ie/iacp-international-mens-health-day Counsellors provide tips for men to keep mentally healthy this International Men's Day November 19th marks International Men's Day. International Men's Day aims to highlight the positive effects that... IACP Feature on Empwr.ie [24/06/20] https://iacp.ie/post/dramatic-increase-in-number-of-young-people-struggling-with-mental-health-during-covid-survey-shows ... IACP Feature on Her.ie [25/06/20] https://iacp.ie/life/its-okay-to-feel-overwhelmed-about-covid-19-restrictions-lifting-506665 ... IACP Feature on Irish Tech News [11/05/20] https://iacp.ie/over-100-counsellors-and-psychotherapists-sign-up-in-three-hours-for-telehealth-pilot?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=d6808d38a2a965c863825281abe9383df5a01007-1589382688-0-Afd7vpVZcnY9X4tR3c4GuWGzMwdz62SOsmZdCRAAMpY0XT49nO5Dr_DHPOewMHpmoNeuQ ... IACP First Annual Conference https://iacp.ie/IACP-first-annual-conference ... IACP First Annual Conference 2015 https://iacp.ie/annualconference2015 IACP Annual Conference 2015 ... IACP General Election Manifesto 2020 https://iacp.ie/ge2020 With the talk of a general election in the Republic of Ireland in 2020 ever present, the IACP were proactive in outlining their aims and desires from the next prospective government. The IACP GE Manif... IACP General Election Pledge 2020 https://iacp.ie/iacpgesign ... IACP Honours Audrey Flanagan with the Carl Berkeley Memorial Award  [24/04/24] https://iacp.ie/page/art/1009/0 For Immediate Release: 24th April 2024  IACP Honours Audrey Flanagan with the Carl Berkeley Memorial Award For Outstanding Achievement in the Counselling and Psychotherapy Field&nb... IACP in Tech Central [11/05/20] https://iacp.ie/counsellors-and-psychotherapists-sign-up-for-telehealth-pilot ... IACP is 40 Years Old [10/02/21] https://iacp.ie/iacp-40-years 2021 marks the 40th Anniversary of the IACP. For 40 years we have promoted the safe and effective practice of counselling and psychotherapy in Ireland. We have seen the public attitudes towards counse... IACP Launch Look After Yourself Campaign [07/07/2020] https://iacp.ie/iacp-campaign Photo: Julien Behal The IACP unveiled a Joe Caslin mural on 7th July, Dublin with the aim to normalise therapy within the demographic of males aged 25 - 34. In attendance were IACP Chair Ray Henry, V... IACP Meet the Children's Ombudsman [13/11/19] https://iacp.ie/iacp-meet-childrens-ombudsman IACP Chair Ray Henry and CEO Lisa Molloy met with Dr Niall Muldoon, the Children's Ombudsman to outline our proposal for a feasibility study for counselling supports in second level schools. The IACP ... IACP Meet with Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association [21/07/21] https://iacp.ie/iacp-meet-imnda IACP CEO Lisa Molloy and Innovation and Development Manager Iwona Blasi met with Lillian McGovern CEO of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and with Tracy Hutchin Services Manager on 21st Jul... IACP Meet With John Brassil TD [04/12/19] https://iacp.ie/iacpmeetwithjohnbrassil IACP CEO Lisa Molloy and Chair Ray Henry met with John Brassil TD today to discuss counselling supports for second-level schools. Deputy Brassil is Fianna Fáil's spokesperson for for Prima... IACP Meet with John Lahart TD [24/02/21] https://iacp.ie/iacp-meet-john-lahart IACP Chair Bernie Hackett, CEO Lisa Molloy and Communications Officer Hugh O'Donoghue met with John Lahart TD to discuss IACP's public affairs goals for 2021.  John offered us some advice as wel... IACP Meet with Purple House [24/02/21] https://iacp.ie/IACP-Meet-Purple-House IACP CEO Lisa Molloy and Innovation and Development Manager Iwona Blasi met with Purple House Manager Conor O'Leary and Client Care Coordinator Aisling O'Gorman to discuss Purple House's future plans.... IACP Meet with Senator Annie Hoey [03/03/21] https://iacp.ie/iacp-meet-senator-annie-hoey Bernie Hackett, Lisa Molloy, and Hugh O’Donoghue with Senator Annie Hoey on 3rd March. Senator Hoey is a member of the Agricultural panel of Seanad Eireann and was elected in the Seanad election... IACP Meets with Mark Ward TD [12/02/21] https://iacp.ie/iacp-meet--mark-ward Bernie Hackett (IACP Chair), Lisa Molloy (CEO) and Hugh O'Donoghue (Communications Officer) met with Mark Ward TD Sinn Féin spokesperson on Mental Health and Member to discuss our goals from th... IACP Members Survey Report 2013 https://iacp.ie/Members-Survey-Report IACP Members Survey Report The 2013 survey was the largest and most comprehensive study of Counsellor/Psychotherapist work and views ever undertaken in Ireland. We are most grateful to the 700+ memb... IACP Members' Survey Launch 2018 [19/02/2019] https://iacp.ie/iacpmsl2018 IACP CEO Lisa Molloy with Senator Colette Kelleher    The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) launched the results of its 2018 members’ survey on the 13th of F... IACP Membership Survey 2015 https://iacp.ie/iacp-membership-survey-2015 IACP Membership Survey 2015 IACP recently commissioned Behaviour & Attitudes, Ireland’s largest independent Market Research company, to conduct a follow-up survey of the IACP membership. T... IACP Offer Advice to People Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder [24/10/19] https://iacp.ie/iacp-seasonal-affective-disorder Majella Kennedy with Elaine Crowley on the Set of the Elaine Show  The long nights can resulting lack of sunlight can result in low mood. Counsellors provide tips on how to combat negative fee... IACP Offer Guidance to LGBTQI+ [25/06/19] https://iacp.ie/IACP-offer-guidance-lgbtqi-people-pride-week   For Immediate Release: [25/06/2019]   THE IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY OFFER GUIDANCE TO LGBTQI+ PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING PRIDE WEEK   IACP Of... IACP on Q102FM [16/04/20] https://iacp.ie/news/q102-news/free-online-theraphy-for-anyone-suffering-with-anxiety ... IACP on This Week on RTE Radio 1 [06/04/20] https://iacp.ie/iacp-on-radio-this-week The IACP was mentioned on Healthcare Workers on the Frontline on This Week on RTE 1 on 05/04/20. The focus of this episode was the issues facing healthcare workers during the current crisis. The IACP... IACP Podcast - Essential Conversations with the IACP https://iacp.ie/ie/podcast/essential-conversationss-podcast/id1601680578 ... IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2020 https://iacp.ie/iacp-pre-budget-sub2020  ... IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2022 Social Media Pack [02/09/21] https://iacp.ie/iacp-pre-budget-submission-2022-social-media 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... IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2024 https://iacp.ie/page/art/990/0 You can view and download our Pre-Budget Submission here The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is proposing that Budget 2024 is an ideal opportunity for the Government to respond to... IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2025 https://iacp.ie/page/art/1020/0 Read our full Pre-Budget Submission here The IACP is seeking the following priorities from Budget 2025:  VAT Exemption The IACP filed a comprehensive VAT Exemption Proposal with the Mini... IACP Privacy Statement https://iacp.ie/privacy-statement The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherpy, IACP (‘we’ or ‘us’ or ‘our’) gather and process your personal information in accordance with the relevant Ir... IACP Publish Pre-Budget Submission 2021 [23/09/20] https://iacp.ie/pre-budget-submission-2021 To download a version of this document, please follow this link.  In response to the rapidly growing demand for counselling and psychotherapy, the IACP calls on the Government to make provision ... IACP Regional Awards https://iacp.ie/regional-awards IACP Regional Award Policy Award Criteria The IACP Regional Award aims to recognise a person who meets some, or all, of the following criteria: A fully paid up member who makes a notable con... IACP Regional Committees https://iacp.ie/IACP-Regional-Committees IACP Regional Committees Dublin Regional Committee Committee Members Chiara Antolovi - Chair Wesley Smith - Vice Chair Karen O'Neill - Secretary Cathal Young Elizabeth Griffin Sandra McQuo... IACP Release Results of 2019 General Public Survey: Mental Health and Counselling/Psychotherapy in Ireland: Public Perceptions and Attitudes [11/12/19] https://iacp.ie/gps2019 Mental Health and Counselling/Psychotherapy in Ireland: Public Perceptions and Attitudes In 2019 the IACP commissioned Behaviour & Attitudes to carry out general public survey research in the are... IACP Research Files https://iacp.ie/behaviour-and-attitudes-research IACP Research Counselling & Psychotherapy Quantitative Research  The IACP commissioned research company - Behaviour & Attitudes - to conduct surveys on ‘Counselling & Psychoth... IACP Research Files https://iacp.ie/b-and-a-research IACP Research Counselling & Psychotherapy Quantitative Research  The IACP commissioned research company - Behaviour & Attitudes - to conduct surveys on ‘Counselling & Psychoth... IACP Research Strategy 2021 - 2025 [27/08/21] https://iacp.ie/iacp-research-strategy-launch-2021-2025 Dear Member,  I am delighted to inform you of the soft launch of our Research Committee Strategic Plan for 2021-2025, a sub-set of the overall IACP Strategic Plan. We, the Research Committee (RC... IACP Revised Code of Ethics - Member Consultation https://iacp.ie/code-of-ethics-member-consultation IACP Revised Code of Ethics - Member Consultation Dear IACP Members, In September 2014, the Ethics Committee were asked to review, revise and update the IACP Code of Ethics. We are now sending you a... IACP Signatories on Mental Health Reform’s Letter to Taoiseach about Mental Health in Budget 2022 [04/10/21] https://iacp.ie/iacp-sign-mental-health-reform-letter IACP along with more than 50 leaders in the community and voluntary sector signed an open letter calling on an Taoiseach, Micheál Martin to prioritise funding for mental health services in the ... IACP Staff Remote Working Arrangements – Covid-19 [21/08/20] https://iacp.ie/iacp-remote-working-august 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 from to... IACP Staff Remote Working Arrangements – Covid-19 [13/03/20] https://iacp.ie/staff-remote-working-arrangements 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 ... IACP Standards for working with under 18s https://iacp.ie/Standards-for-working-with-under-18s IACP Standards for working with under 18s This document intends to set standards that must be met in order to practice therapeutic work with clients who are under 18 years of age in a safe, congruent... IACP Statement on Budget 2022 [14/10/21] https://iacp.ie/iacp-statement-budget-2022 Lisa Molloy, CEO of the IACP said: “While there are some positive measures announced yesterday, we are also very disappointed at certain omissions. The IACP feels that the government have misse... IACP Statement Regarding RTÉ Investigates Programme https://iacp.ie/page/art/981/0 The recent RTÉ Investigates report https://www.rte.ie/news/investigations-unit/2023/0305/1360280-psychologist-regulations/ highlighting the need for state regulation of psychologists and other... IACP Statement: Palestine and Israel Conflict https://iacp.ie/page/art/1018/0 26th June 2024 The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) shares a statement in response to the ongoing Palestine and Israel conflict.  The IACP as a professional membership... IACP Supports Appointment of Counselling and Psychotherapy Board [01/03/2019] https://iacp.ie/iacpcoruregistration The IACP (Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapists) today welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD., to appoint the thirteen members of the Counsellors and P... IACP Supports Appointment of Counselling and Psychotherapy Board [01/03/2019] https://iacp.ie/iacpcoruregistration The IACP (Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapists) today welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD., to appoint the thirteen members of the Counsellors and P... IACP Takeover That's Farming's Instagram Story [10/07/20] https://iacp.ie/iacp-thats-farming-instagram IACP's Communications Officer Hugh O'Donoghue is curating That's Farming's Instagram story for the day. Hugh is using the day to dispel some of the myths that surround counselling/psychotherapy as wel... IACP unveil 'proven cost-effective solution' [07/02/18] https://iacp.ie/Future-of-ment-health-committee The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), has told the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Mental Healthcare that it believes there is a shortage of counselling services ... IACP Vice-Chair Bernie Hackett Irish Times Interview [17/10/20] https://iacp.ie/news/health/covid-19-impact-on-mental-health-will-come-to-fore-in-coming-months-1.4383014 ... IACP Vice-Chair Séamus Sheedy in the Irish Independent [16/06/21] https://iacp.ie/life/family/men-would-definitely-like-to-be-at-home-more-nowhas-the-pandemic-changed-the-role-of-irish-fathers-40542621.html ... IACP Vice-Chair Séamus Sheedy Interviewed in the Irish Independent [02/02/2021] https://iacp.ie/irish-news/latest-lockdown-is-leading-to-more-of-us-looking-for-help-40039868.html ... IACP Vice-Chair Séamus Sheedy Interviewed in the Irish Times [15/02/21] https://iacp.ie/life-and-style/people/love-in-lockdown-it-gave-us-a-new-appreciation-for-each-other-1.4475093 ... IACP welcomes new plan to provide counselling in primary schools [03/10/22] https://iacp.ie/page/art/958/0 The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) has welcomed the news that the  Government intends to invest €5 million in piloting a programme of counselling supports for chi... IACP's Letter to the Editor Budget 2023 [26/09/22] https://iacp.ie/page/art/954/0 Sir,  As we approach Budget 2023 it is widely known that the waiting lists for mental health services in this country have far surpassed what they should be. Presently,  hundreds of childr... IACP's Pre-Budget Submission 2023 [31/08/22] https://iacp.ie/iacp-pre-budget-submission-2023 We need your help to ensure that the IACP's voice is heard in Government. The IACP is seeking the help of our members, their families, and their friends to ensure that Counselling and Psychother... IACP's New Headquarters https://iacp.ie/page/art/589/0 ... Important Notice Regarding IACP Events [12/03/20] https://iacp.ie/covid-19-events Dear Member,  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. All members regis... Jayne Leonard Honoured with IACP Research Excellence Award [26/04/24] https://iacp.ie/page/art/1011/0 For Immediate Release: 26th April 2024 Jayne Leonard Honoured with IACP Research Excellence Award Recognises Significant Research in the Counselling and Psychotherapy Field Jayne Leonard of Ennis ... JigSaw National Clinical Recruitment Campaign - IACP Membership Now Recognised [03/08/21] https://iacp.ie/iacp-members-eligible-jigsaw-roles As we previously mentioned: After much communication between the IACP and JigSaw, IACP membership is now listed as an eligibility requirement for roles with JigSaw.  Please see below for their l... Join the IACP https://iacp.ie/join-irish-association-of-counsellors-psychotherapists ... Level 5 Restrictions Update for IACP Members [20/10/20] https://iacp.ie/level5-restrictions Dear Member,  Last night, under advice from NPHET, An Taoiseach, Michael Martin announced that the entire country would move to Level 5 of the Living with COVID-19 Framework with additional rest... Linda Breathnach Wins IACP North East Regional Award [21/10/22] https://iacp.ie/page/art/965/0 Linda Breathnach MIACP Wins Prestigious IACP North East Regional Award  Honours Commitment to the Counselling and Psychotherapy Profession   At the Irish Association for Counselling a... Maureen Levy Wins IACP Dublin Regional Award [19/10/22] https://iacp.ie/page/art/963/0 Maureen Levy Wins Prestigious IACP Dublin Regional Award Honours Commitment to the Counselling and Psychotherapy Profession At the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) 7th Ann... Meet the IACP Staff https://iacp.ie/IACP-Staff Meet the IACP Staff Below you will find a list of IACP Staff Members. Lisa MolloyChief Executive Officerlisa@iacp.ie orceo@iacp.ie  Carol MurrayOperations Managercarol@iac... Message to members from IACP Cathaoirleach https://iacp.ie/message-from-cathaoirleach Message to members from IACP Cathaoirleach - 20/03/2020 Dear Member, These are concerning times that we are facing. We're seeing an unprecedented change in the world. This unfolding situation is u... Michelle Caulfield Honoured with Prestigious IACP Western Regional Award [17/05/24] https://iacp.ie/page/art/1013/0 Michelle Caulfield Honoured with Prestigious IACP Western Regional Award Award Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to the Counselling/Psychotherapy Profession Michelle Caulfield of Ardrahan, County ... New IACP Headquarters https://iacp.ie/new-iacp-headquarters New IACP Headquarters Property Contract Signing: Eugene McHugh, Executive Committee Member, Bernie Darcy, Cathaoirleach, Naoise Kelly, National Director and Carol Murray, Office Manager.  The... New Year offers for IACP Members from Three https://iacp.ie/three-offers-for-IACP-members New Year Offers for IACP Members from Three   €28.91 - unlimited calls & texts to all mobiles, unlimited landlines, 5GB data, choice of free Smartphone, 100 International Minutes &am... Online CPD Log in Members Area of IACP Website[24/04/19] https://iacp.ie/cpdlogsection We are delighted to announce that an online CPD Log section has been added to the Members Area of the IACP website.All IACP CPD workshops/events that members have attended, booked through the IACP web... Pre-Accredited IACP Members https://iacp.ie/page/art/877/0 Pre-Accredited Members List  ... Pre-Accredited Membership (For IACP Student Member) https://iacp.ie/oldform Pre-Accredited Membership (for current IACP Student Members) Pre-Accredited Membership is available to those who have qualified from an IACP Accredited Course and are actively working towards ... Strengthening Therapeutic Relationships – IACP Conference 2015 https://iacp.ie/conference2015-update IACP Annual Conference 2015 Friday 16 & Saturday 17 October              Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin Click he... The IACP Highlights Crucial Budget Priorities to Enhance Accessibility of Mental Health Support [29/08/2023] https://iacp.ie/page/art/989/0 Press Release 29/08/2023  IACP Highlights Crucial Budget Priorities to Enhance Accessibility of Mental Health Support The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) sees Budget... The IACP Offers Advice to Parents and Students Moving Away to College for the First Time [09/09/19] https://iacp.ie/iacp-offer-college-advice The transition from secondary school to college and leaving home for the first time can be an exciting transition in a young person’s life. Though many may relish the thought of moving away fro... The IACP Offers Students Mental Health Advice for Dealing With Disappointing Results [12/08/19] https://iacp.ie/iacp-offer-results-advice-to-students August 13th will see thousands of young Irish people receive their Leaving Certificate Results. Many will no doubt be delighted with their results and what they will mean for their future, but the Ir... The IACP's Pre-Budget Submission 2022 Campaign [03/09/21] https://iacp.ie/iacp-pre-budget-submission-2022 Irish Association for Counselling and PsychotherapyPre-Budget Submission 2022 The IACP is seeking the help of our members, their families, and their friends to ensure that Counselling and Psycho... Tom Meade Wins IACP Southern Regional Award [01/11/22] https://iacp.ie/page/art/975/0 Tom Meade Wins Prestigious IACP Southern Regional Award Honours Commitment to the Counselling and Psychotherapy Profession The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) has honoured... Volunteer at IACP https://iacp.ie/voluntary-work-psychotherapy-counselling ... Volunteer at IACP https://iacp.ie/voluntary-work-psychotherapy-counselling Volunteer at IACP IACP Committees seeking volunteers: CPD Committee West/North-West Regional Committee South East Regional Committee Dublin Regional Committee  Finance & Risk Mana... Southern Regional Award [01/11/23] https://iacp.ie/page/art/997/0 1st November 2023 Press Release   Marie O’Mahony MIACP Awarded Prestigious Southern Regional Award Award Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to the Counselling and Psychotherapy Profess... "You Are a Miracle" by Carmel Gaffney [22/04/21] https://iacp.ie/you-are-a-miracle-carmel-gaffney As part of our 40th Anniversary Celebrations, we're inviting content submissions from members. Carmel Gaffney a Student Member of the IACP shares her poem 'You Are a Miracle'.  Carmel is a stude... 2014 Annual General Meeting - Voting & Proxy Information https://iacp.ie/2014AGM-Proxy 2014 Annual General Meeting Voting & Proxy Information The Annual General Meeting of the IACP takes place on the 22nd March 2014 in the Radisson Blu St Helens Hotel, Stillorgan Road, Blackrock, ... 2015 Annual General Meeting - Voting & Proxy Information https://iacp.ie/2015AGM-Proxy 2015 Annual General Meeting Voting & Proxy Information The Annual General Meeting of the IACP takes place on Saturday 11th April 2015 in the Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, ... 2016 Annual General Meeting - Voting & Proxy Information https://iacp.ie/2016AGM-Proxy IACP 2016 Annual General Meeting Voting & Proxy Information The Annual General Meeting of the IACP takes place on Saturday 23rd April 2016 in the Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laogha... 2017 Annual General Meeting - Voting & Proxy Information https://iacp.ie/agm_proxy_2017 IACP 2017 Annual General Meeting Voting & Proxy Information The Annual General Meeting of the IACP takes place on Friday 21st April 2017 in the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Registration ... A letter to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly https://iacp.ie/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 psychotherap... ACA Recognition of Accreditation Scheme https://iacp.ie/ACA-accreditation IACP - ACA Recognition of Accreditation  As and from 16th June 2017 an agreement is in place between the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Irish Association For Counselling and ... Accreditation Appeals Procedure https://iacp.ie/accreditation-appeals-procedure IACP Accreditation Appeals Procedure The Appeals Panel The IACP Appeals Panel comprises of: - One IACP Board Member - One IACP Accreditation Committee Member - One Accredited Member of IACP w... Accreditation FAQ https://iacp.ie/accreditation-faq Accreditation FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Accreditation with the IACP... Accreditation Re-Instatement https://iacp.ie/reinstatement IACP Accreditation Re-Instatement Policy The IACP Re-Instatement policy is available to previously accredited members that have cancelled their accreditation and now wish to resume their accreditat... Accredited Course Membership https://iacp.ie/Accredited-Course-Membership Accredited Course Membership The IACP has endorsed accredited Course Members as training courses of excellence for students of Counselling & Psychotherapy. Accredited Course Members adhere to th... Accredited Member Supervision Requirements https://iacp.ie/supervision-requirements-for-accredited-members Supervision Requirements for Accredited Members The following motion was passed at the 2008 AGM.“That from March 2010, a requirement will come into effect that those beginning supervision or cu... Accredited Supervisor Supervision Requirements https://iacp.ie/supervision-requirements-for-accredited-supervisors Supervision Requirements for Accredited Supervisor members Accredited Supervisor Members must comply with IACP supervision requirements. Who Can Supervise? It is required by the IACP that a Couns... Advice for Members facing a complaint https://iacp.ie/advice-for-members IACP Complaints Committee: Notes for Members Facing a Complaint Some important information about complaints 1.     The Complaints Committee is mandated to investigate complaints... Advice to Parents' of School-Starters [22/08/19] https://iacp.ie/ADVICE-PARENTS-SCHOOL-STUDENTS The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy  (IACP) Provide Advice To Parents with New School Children The first week of September will see thousands of Irish children experience the... Affiliate Membership https://iacp.ie/affiliate-member Affiliate Membership The Affiliate Membership category is currently closed.  An Affiliate Member may use the title "Affiliate Member IACP" (the exact phrase only). They may not use th... AGM 2013 https://iacp.ie/AGM-2013-information AGM 2013The IACP AGM 2013 will be held on Saturday 23rd March at the Heritage Golf & Spa Resort, Killenard, Co Laois*. Registration is from 9.00am and the AGM will commence at 10.... AGM 2013 Booklet and Accounts and AGM Motion and Company Information Booklet https://iacp.ie/AGM2013BookletandMotionInformation AGM 2013 Booklet and Accounts and AGM Motion and Company Information Booklet The AGM Booklet and Accounts 2013 are available to download in the left menu.  The booklet includes the Agenda, Moti... AGM Motions and Results https://iacp.ie/page/art/522/0 AGM Motions and Results - October 2024 Motion 1 To create a new membership category called Academic Member. To amend the Bye-laws (as amended October, 2019) as follows – adding section 1.10: ... Annual Accreditation Applications https://iacp.ie/annual-accreditation-applications Annual Accreditation As and from 1st of January 2016 the IACP accreditation is processed on an annual basis, arising from a vote of members present at the IACP 2014 AGM. This means that even if you ... Annual Accreditation Credit Applications https://iacp.ie/annual-accreditation-credit-applications Annual Accreditation - Credit As and from 1st of January 2016 the IACP accreditation is processed on an annual basis, arising from a vote of members present at the IACP 2014 AGM. This means that... Annual First-Time Accredited Members Social 2014 https://iacp.ie/Annual-Accredited-Members-Social-2014 The Annual IACP Newly Accredited Members’ Social took place in the Clarion Hotel on Friday 31st January 2014 and was a great success. The event was held to acknowledge and celebrate the achieve... Annual First-Time Accredited Members Social 2015 https://iacp.ie/Annual-Accredited-Members-Social-2015 The Annual IACP Newly Accredited Members’ Social took place in the Clarion Hotel on Friday 30th January 2015 and was a great success. The event was held to acknowledge and celebrate the achieve... Annual First-Time Accredited Members Social 2016 https://iacp.ie/Annual-Accredited-Members-Social-2016 The Annual IACP Newly Accredited Members’ Social took place in the Spencer Hotel on Friday 28th January 2016. The event was held to acknowledge and celebrate the achievement of IACP Member... Annual Report and Financial Statements https://iacp.ie/page/art/1023/0 View here ... Annual Supervision Accreditation Applications https://iacp.ie/annual-supervision-accreditation-applications Annual Supervision Accreditation As and from 1st of January 2016 the IACP accreditation is processed on an annual basis, arising from a vote of members present at the IACP 2014 AGM. To apply, please... Annual Supervision Accreditation Credit Applications https://iacp.ie/annual-supervision-accreditation-credit-applications Annual Supervision Accreditation - Credit As and from 1st of January 2016 the IACP accreditation will be processed on an annual basis, arising from a vote of members present at the IACP 2014 AGM. Th... Award 2010 https://iacp.ie/Carl-Berkeley-Memorial-Award-2010 Carl Berkeley Memorial Award 2010 Eoin Stephens Acceptance Speech First of all, my heartfelt thanks to all the people who nominated me, and to the CarlBerkeley Award Committee for choosing me as th... Award 2011 https://iacp.ie/Carl-Berkeley-Memorial-Award-2011 Carl Berkeley Memorial Award 2011 Ursula O'Farrell Acceptance Speech The only thing that could have kept me from being present to accept this award, was recent back surgery! And hey presto! I had a... Award 2012 https://iacp.ie/Carl-Berkeley-Memorial-Award-2012 Carl Berkeley Memorial Award 2012 Marina Sweeney Acceptance Speech I feel honoured and humbled in receiving the Carl Berkley Award. My awareness of the greatness of Carl Berkley and of his amazing ... Award 2014 https://iacp.ie/Carl-Berkeley-Memorial-Award-2014 Carl Berkeley Memorial Award 2014 Marcella Finnerty - Acceptance Speech Ladies and Gentlemen, Members of the IACP – friends. This is a very special honour, an enormous compliment and I am... Award 2016 https://iacp.ie/Carl-Berkeley-Memorial-Award-2016 Carl Berkeley Memorial Award 2016   Christine Moran The recipient met with the late Carl Berkeley at his home for a consultation in completing an IACP accreditation application form nearly... Award 2017 https://iacp.ie/Carl-Berkeley-Memorial-Award-2017 Carl Berkeley Memorial Award 2017 Gus Murray Acceptance Speech I want to express my appreciation to the IACP board for presenting me with the Carl Berkeley memorial award for 2017. My nomination fo... Award 2018 https://iacp.ie/Carl-Berkeley-Memorial-Award-2018 Carl Berkeley Memorial Award 2018    Joe Heffernan Joe Heffernan has over 16 years’ experience serving on IACP committees. This includes 5 years on the Executive Committee, serving ... Award 2019 https://iacp.ie/Carl-Berkeley-Memorial-Award-2019 Carl Berkeley Memorial Award 2019   Chris Murphy Acceptance Speech Thank you! Thank you very much indeed for this great honour. I feel quite undeserving of it but I am very happy to bow to th... Award 2020 https://iacp.ie/Carl-Berkeley-Memorial-Award-2020 Carl Berkeley Memorial Award 2020 Adrian O'Grady The Board of Directors presented this award posthumously to Adrian O’Grady, an accredited member of the IACP who sadly passed away in October... Award 2021 https://iacp.ie/Carl-Berkeley-Memorial-Award-2021 Carl Berkeley Memorial Award 2021 Úna Coakley, Oct 2021 Acceptance speech for the Carl Berkeley Memorial Award  My sincere thanks to the Carl Berkeley Award committee and the IACP Boa... Award 2022 https://iacp.ie/Carl-Berkeley-Memorial-Award-2022 Carl Berkeley Memorial Award 2022 Liam Cannon, Oct 2022 Liam Cannon is an Accredited Member of IACP since 2007 and Accredited Supervisor since 2013. He began working as Director of Counselling at ... Award 2023 https://iacp.ie/Carl-Berkeley-Memorial-Award-2023 Carl Berkeley Memorial Award 2023 Christine May, Oct 2023 Christine May has been dedicated to the profession of counselling and psychotherapy and committed to the development of the IACP over many... Award 2024 https://iacp.ie/Carl-Berkeley-Memorial-Award-2024 Carl Berkeley Memorial Award 2024 Audrey Flanagan, Apr 2024 In 2018 Audrey began her student hours at The Finglas Counselling service, a service that was operated from one room in a family resourc... Award 2025 https://iacp.ie/Carl-Berkeley-Memorial-Award-2025 Carl Berkeley Memorial Award 2025 Bernie Hackett, April 2025 Bernie has dedicated over 40 years to the fields of counselling, clinical supervision, and the training of future professionals. Throug... BACP Recognition of Accreditation Scheme https://iacp.ie/BACP-accreditation IACP - BACP Recognition of Accreditation    As and from 5th November 2016 an agreement is in place between the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Irish ... Benefits of Therapy https://iacp.ie/benefits-of-counselling-and-psychotherapy Benefits of Therapy Counselling and Psychotherapy can be of great support in times of crisis or change. It involves providing professional assistance to people who are experiencing personal issues to... Breda Farrell Honoured with Prestigious Dublin Regional Award [12/06/23] https://iacp.ie/page/art/1017/0 For Immediate Release12th June 2024 Breda Farrell Honoured with Prestigious Dublin Regional Award Award Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to the Counselling/Psychotherapy Profession Breda Fa... Budget 2021 [14/10/20] https://iacp.ie/iacp-welcome-budget-2021 Mental health funding of €38 million will help meet to demand for services due to COVID-19 and to progress the mental health strategy Sharing the Vision." Please follow this link https://t.co/2... Carl Berkeley Memorial Award https://iacp.ie/Carl-Berkeley-Memorial-Award Carl Berkeley Memorial Award  This national award honours a fully paid up member of IACP who has made an outstanding contribution to the development of the counselling profession by creatin... Carl Berkeley Memorial Award [19/10/22] https://iacp.ie/page/art/962/0 IACP Honours Liam Cannon with the Carl Berkeley Memorial Award Donegal Resident also Wins Northern Ireland Regional Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Counselling/Psychotherapy Field ... Carl Berkeley Memorial Award 2023 [26/10/23] https://iacp.ie/page/art/993/0 26th October 2023 Press Release      IACP Honours Christine May with the Carl Berkeley Memorial Award For Lifetime Achievement in the Counselling and Psychotherapy Field  T... CEO Lisa Molloy Speaks at UCC Law Society Conference 2019 [29/10/19] https://iacp.ie/iacp-ceo-speaks-ucc-law IACP CEO Lisa Molloy was a keynote speaker at this year's UCC Law Society 2019 Conference. Ms. Molloy's presentation, 'Our Children Deserve More: IACP's Call for Therapeutic Counselling Supports in Se... Christmas Opening Hours 2013 / 2014 https://iacp.ie/christmas-opening-hours IACP Office Christmas Opening Hours 2013 Monday, 23rd December, 2013  9am – 5pm Tuesday, 24th December, 2013  CLOSED Wednesday, 25th December, 2013 CLOSED ... Code of Ethics and Practice https://iacp.ie/iacp-code-of-ethics IACP Code of Ethics and Practice for Counsellors / Psychotherapists This edition became operative on 1st January 2018. In late 2014, The IACP Ethics Committee was given the task of updating and ... Code of Ethics and Practice for Supervisors https://iacp.ie/Code-of-Ethics-for-Supervisors IACP Code of Ethics and Practice for IACP Supervisors Supervision is seen by the IACP as a collaborative process, vital for the well-being of the client and the development of the practitioner. Sup... Company Information https://iacp.ie/iacp-company-information Company Information Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy CLG Company Limited by Guarantee Company Registration Number : 194640Registered Charities Number: 20012564Revenu... Complaints https://iacp.ie/complaints IACP Complaints Procedure The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) is committed to upholding professional standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists and to protect the p... Complaints Against Course Providers https://iacp.ie/complaints-against-course-providers Complaints Against IACP Accredited Course Providers Introduction We aim through IACP Course Accreditation to set a standard of excellence for Counselling and Psychotherapy courses. Prospec... Complaints Committee Urgently Seeks New Members [26/10/21] https://iacp.ie/complaint-committee-notice Complaints Committee URGENTLY seeking new Members: The Complaints Committee seeks three new members to join the committee as soon as possible. The Complaints Committee comprises 6 to 8 IACP Members... Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Requirements https://iacp.ie/Continuing-Professional-Development-Framework Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework Introduction Continuing Professional Development (CPD) allows Counsellors and Psychotherapists to maintain, develop and enhance their profession... CORU Update https://iacp.ie/page/art/976/0 Séamus Sheedy, Cathaoirleach and CEO Lisa Molloy were pleased to represent the IACP at CORU’s stakeholder session earlier this week. In advance of the meeting we submitted the following q... Course Accreditation Criteria https://iacp.ie/course-accreditation-criteria Course Accreditation Criteria The Course Accreditation Criteria outlines the IACP requirements for Course Accreditation. The Course Accreditation Criteria document is comprehensive of the standards ... Course Accreditation Process https://iacp.ie/Course-Accreditation-Process Course Accreditation Process This section is aimed at courses in Counselling and Psychotherapy considering applying for first-time IACP Course Accreditation. The flowchart displayed below outlines t... Course FAQ https://iacp.ie/IACP FAQ About Courses Frequently Asked Questions IACP Accredited Courses have been assessed in accordance with the IACP Criteria and Guidelines for Courses Seeking Accreditation and have been approved as valid core course... Course FAQ https://iacp.ie/Frequently-asked-questions-courses Frequently Asked Questions IACP Accredited Courses have been assessed in accordance with the IACP Criteria and Guidelines for Courses Seeking Accreditation and have been approved as valid core course... Course Re-Accreditation Process https://iacp.ie/course-re-accreditation-process Course Re-Accreditation Process  This section is aimed at courses in Counselling and Psychotherapy considering applying for IACP Course Re-Accreditation. The flowchart displayed below outlines ... COVID-19 & Stress Management https://iacp.ie/c19-stress-management COVID -19 and Stress Management by IACP Accredited Member Joe Heffernan (1) IDENTIFY your support contacts - family, friends etc. Keep in touch by phone, text and email – SHARE how you feel.... Covid-19 Online Supervision [11/03/20] https://iacp.ie/iacp-online-supervision Remote/online Supervision is now accepted for Pre-accredited Members who work online (maximum of 50 hours of client work out of 450 can be supervised online) and for Accredited Members and Supervisors... Covid-19 Online/Tele Counselling [11/03/20] https://iacp.ie/online-counselling-covid-19 We do not wish to be prescriptive when speaking with our members about how they carry out their business. We do however ask them to follow all necessary precautions as outlined by the HSE and the HSPC... CPD for Accredited Supervisors https://iacp.ie/cpd-for-accredited-supervisors CPD for Accredited Supervisors To gain Supervisor re-accreditation, Accredited Supervisors must show evidence of a minimum of 10 hours of CPD annually, directly related to Supervision. This is par... CPD Survey Results https://iacp.ie/cpd-survey-results CPD Survey Results 2012 As part of the IACP Strategic Plan, we surveyed all Members on their professional areas of interest. This helped to inform the Association on the provision of seminars for th... Deadlines for Course Accreditation, Re-Accreditation & Annual Reports https://iacp.ie/deadlines_for_course_accreditation_reaccreditation_and_annual_reports Deadlines for Course Accreditation, Re-Accreditation & Annual Reports For Course Providers who wish to apply for first time accreditation or re-accreditation or for IACP accredited courses submit... Don’t Choose Between Your Head and Heart This World Heart Day [27/09/23] https://iacp.ie/page/art/991/0 CRY Ireland offers six free counselling sessions with an IACP accredited therapist for those  who have been diagnosed with an inherited cardiac condition and families who have suffered a loss due... Dr Brian Conlon Receives West North-West Regional https://iacp.ie/page/art/992/0 Dr Brian Conlon Honoured with Prestigious West North-West Regional Award Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to the Counselling and Psychotherapy Profession  Dr Brian Conlon of Geevagh County ... Dublin Regional Award [27/10/2023] https://iacp.ie/page/art/996/0 27th October 2023 Press Release                Aoife Smith Awarded Prestigious Dublin Regional Award Honours Commitment to the Couns... Dublin Regional Committee Needs Volunteers [18/08/21] https://iacp.ie/drc-need-volunteers The Dublin Regional Committee is looking for new members. If you wish to join, please download, fill in and forward the "Volunteering with IACP" form available here, to Liz Gannon at liz@iacp.ie.For m... Eamon Fortune Wins Western Regional Award [21/10/22] https://iacp.ie/page/art/966/0  Eamon Fortune Wins Prestigious IACP Western Regional Award Honours Commitment to the Counselling and Psychotherapy Profession At the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)... eMental Health: The Next Big Thing in Psychological Practice? [09/10/18] https://iacp.ie/mhr-conference-2018 NUI Prof Brian Hughes, PSI CEO Terri Morrissey, IACP Chair Ray Henry, IACP CEO Lisa Molloy and Regional Director Seamus Sheedy at the MHR and PSI The Next Big Thing in Psychological Practice? Con... eNews https://iacp.ie/page/art/492/0 e-News The e-Newsletter is intended to provide members with a brief update of events, activities and developments that IACP is involved in and represented at. Below are some current and previous iss... Event Booking Terms https://iacp.ie/event-booking-terms Terms & Conditions - Event Booking Bookings are to be made online through the IACP website www.iacp.ie or by calling IACP.  Booking by any of the above methods does not automatically cons... Exhibition Trade Stands https://iacp.ie/exhibition-stand-booking-enquiry Information on how to book a trade stand at any IACP event   Exhibition Trade Stand Booking Form Information Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ABOUT IACP The IACP is the l... First Time Accreditation https://iacp.ie/first-time-accreditation First Time Accreditation   To apply for IACP First Time Accreditation, an applicant must: 1. Be covered by professional indemnity insurance. 2. Have current IACP Garda Vetting in place. Pleas... Garda Vetting FAQ https://iacp.ie/page/art/817/0 Garda Vetting FAQ  Frequently Asked Questions about Garda Vetting with the IACP FAQ's are currently being updated. Please do not refer to them at this time. ... Garda Vetting FAQ https://iacp.ie/garda-vetting-faq Garda Vetting FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Garda Vetting with the IACP... GDPR Seminar Documents for Members https://iacp.ie/gdpr-docs GDPR Seminar Documents for Members IACP GDPR Presentation Slides - April 2018IACP GDPR Case Studies - April 2018Checklist - 12 Steps to the GDPR [ICO]Code of Practice for Subject Access [ICO] Arti... Ghosting by Cathy Kerwin [21/04/21] https://iacp.ie/ghosting-cathy-kerwin As part of our 40th Anniversary Celebrations, we're inviting content submissions from members. Cathy Kerwin MIACP shares her poem Ghosting.  Catherine Kerwin founded Second chances Counselling... Government Announce Mental Health Helpline [28/11/19] https://iacp.ie/your-mentalhealth-line The IACP welcomes the launch of a new mental health helpine. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Minister for Health Simon Harris TD, and Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Jim Daly TD, launched... Government Announce €3 Million Community Health Fund [02/12/19] https://iacp.ie/community-mental-health-fund The IACP welcomes the news that today (02/12/19), Ministers Jim Daly and Simon Harris today announced a €3 million fund to bolster nationwide community mental health initiatives. This fund will ... Guidelines for Counsellors and Psychotherapists working with Adult Autistic Clients https://iacp.ie/Guidelines-for-Counsellors-and-Psychotherapists-working-with-Adult-Autistic-Clients Guidelines for Counsellors and Psychotherapists working with Adult Autistic Clients Welcome to this resource developed by the IACP, AsIAm and Thriving Autistic. The resource was put together by... Helping your child cope with C-19 https://iacp.ie/helping-your-child-cope-C19 Helping your child cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic by IACP Accredited Member Joe Heffernan Children may be impacted by the pandemic by in a number of ways. It is important to realise that children... Hidden - Register of Accredited Courses Correct Formatting 28Jun19 https://iacp.ie/page/art/776/0 Raising Course Accreditation to Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy Level 8 on NFQ. The IACP would like to notify you of the increase of the minimal requirement for Counselling & Psycho... Hidden Page for Links https://iacp.ie/link   Basecamp Training notes for Smartphone   Original Governing Documents IACP Governing Documents (after AGM)  ... Holding the Candle Til the Light Comes On Poem [20/04/21] https://iacp.ie/holding-the-candle-poem As part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations, we invited IACP members to submit art content including poetry, photography, or short video clips, e.g. wishing IACP a Happy Birthday or expressing what t... 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Kathleen Byrne Honoured with Prestigious Northeast Regional Award [28/05/24] https://iacp.ie/page/art/1015/0 Kathleen Byrne Honoured with Prestigious Northeast Regional Award Award Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to the Counselling/Psychotherapy Profession Kathleen Byrne of Bettystown, County Meat... Launch [27/02/24] https://iacp.ie/page/art/1005/0 The IACP Launches Working Therapeutically Online:  Practice Guidelines and Competencies   For Immediate Release:  27th February 2024  The Irish Association for Counsel... Letter on Budget 2025 in the Irish Times https://iacp.ie/page/art/1021/0 21 August  2024  Dear Sir/Madam,  The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy views Budget 2025 as an imperative opportunity for the Government to further invest i... Letter to the Editor Irish Examiner [10/10/22] https://iacp.ie/page/art/959/0 Sir, I read with delight the announcement of the allocation of €5 million for in-school counselling. 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Media https://iacp.ie/Media-Press-Area Publications & General Downloadable Resources Area Here you will find our  Quarterly journals "Irish Journal of Counselling & Psychotherapy", Journal Index,  and an Archive of older... Meet the Board: Bernie Hackett [14/08/20] https://iacp.ie/meet-the-board-berniehackett What interested you in Counselling & Psychotherapy? My reality is that the world of counselling & Psychotherapy found me! perhaps I should call myself “The Accidental Counsellor”.... Meet the Board: Eamon Fortune [17/08/20] https://iacp.ie/meet-the-board-eamonfortune What made you interested in a career incounselling/psychotherapy? I was always interested in a profession in helping people. I came from a construction background but never felt happy working there. ... Meet the Board: Izabela Morris [19/08/20] https://iacp.ie/meet-the-board-morris What made you interested in a career in counselling/psychotherapy? It wasn’t a simple decision in my case, more like a long process. Since childhood I was interested in wellbeing. My interest c... Meet the Board: Jade Lawless https://iacp.ie/meet-the-board-jade-lawless What made you interested in a career in counselling/psychotherapy? I have always been interested in people and their stories, in particular I was originally interested in criminal and forensic psycho... Meet the Board: Liz O'Driscoll [19/08/20] https://iacp.ie/meet-the-board-odriscoll What made you interested in a career in counselling/psychotherapy? I suppose I have always been in the people/relationship business in that I started my work life as a hairdresser and went on to open... Meet the Board: Michelle Coyne [14/04/21] https://iacp.ie/meet-the-board-michelle-coyne What made you interested in a career in counselling/psychotherapy? I became interested in Counselling as I was going through a difficult divorce. At the time my children were quite young. I needed to... Meet The Board: Peter Ledden [22/07/20] https://iacp.ie/meet-the-board-pl Peter Ledden, RPN, MIACP, MIAHIP, MSAI, MISMA, MHMI. What made you interested in a career in counselling/psychotherapy? I recall feeling very inadequate while working in my very first job which... Meet the Board: Ray Henry [13/08/20] https://iacp.ie/meet-the-board-rayhenry What made you interested in a career in Counselling/Psychotherapy? In the mid 90’s I was working as a Social Care Manager in a residential home for young people and was obligated to do professi... Meet the Board: Séamus Sheedy [03/09/20] https://iacp.ie/meet-theboard-seamussheedy What made you interested in a career in counselling/psychotherapy? A native of County Clare, the oldest of seven children, growing up on a small farm where home produced food was ordinary. My very fi... Meeting with Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler, TD [11/08/20] https://iacp.ie/iacp-meet-minister-mental-health IACP Cathaoirleach Ray Henry, CEO Lisa Molloy, and Communications Officer Hugh O'Donoghue met with the Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler, TD along with Thomas O'Brien an... Membership Cancellation Policy https://iacp.ie/membership-cancellation-policy Membership Cancellation Policy A Student, Pre-Accredited or Accredited Member of the IACP shall cease to be member i.e. have their membership cancelled: 1. If that member informs the IACP in writing... Membership Fees https://iacp.ie/membership-fees Membership Fees for 2025 Annual Membership Fees Euro Student Member €84.00 Pre-Accredited Member  €194.00 Accredited Member €309.00  +... Mental Health Wellness Tips https://iacp.ie/mh-wellness-tips Mental Health Wellness Tips Submitted by IACP Accredited Member Seamus Sheedy 1. Stick to a routine. 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Northern Ireland Regional Award [15/11/23] https://iacp.ie/page/art/1002/0 15th November 2023   Press Release    Dr Breda Friel Awarded Prestigious Northern Ireland Regional Award Honours Commitment to the Counselling and Psychotherapy Prof... Oireachtas Joint Committee on Future of Mental Health Final Report [17/10/18] https://iacp.ie/ojc-final-report Peter Byrne Educator and Development Officer with National Forensic Mental Health Service, Senator Collette Kelleher and IACP CEO Lisa Molloy at the launch of the final report. The Joint Committee ... Online Directory of Accredited Supervisors https://iacp.ie/register-of-accredited-iacp-supervisors Register of Acredited Supervisors Find a registered IACP Supervisor in your area Use the form in the left margin/section submenu to Select a location and/or discipline and press the search icon to... 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Supervisor Accreditation Appeals Procedure https://iacp.ie/Supervisor-Accreditation-Appeals-Procedure  Supervisor Accreditation Appeals Procedure A. The Supervision Appeals Panel i The IACP Supervision Appeals Panel comprises: One IACP Board of Directors Member; One IACP Supervision Commi... Supervisor FAQ https://iacp.ie/IACP-Supervision-FAQ Supervisor FAQ Supervisors Frequently Asked Questions ... Supervisors Report Forms https://iacp.ie/Supervisor-Report-Form Supervisor Report Forms The following Supervisor Report Forms can be downloaded from the left menu: 1. Supervisor Report Form for First Time Accreditation 2. Supervisor Report Form for First Time... The Bridge on Glendermackin by Paul Hewer (16/11/21) https://iacp.ie/page/art/943/0 As part of our 40th Anniversary Celebrations, we're inviting content submissions from members. Paul Hewer MIACP shares his poem with us as part of our 40th Anniversary Celebrations. Paul H... The COVID-19 Project https://iacp.ie/COVID-19-website-regstration-self-screening (test article) Because of COVID-19, it is recommended that anyone attending in person at your premises, clinic, club, training-hall or office should pre-register and make an appropriate COVID-19 decl... The Highs and Lows of Online Counselling [16/06/20] https://iacp.ie/online-counselling-covid19 ... The Over 50's Show https://iacp.ie/over-50s-show-2012 IACP attended the Over 50's Show in the RDS in October 2012.... Therapist Directory Terms https://iacp.ie/Terms-of-Use-Online-Therapist-Register Terms of Use - Online Therapist Directory For the attention of Companies/Organisations wishing to use the Online Therapist Directory and who want to approach the entrants of this Directory. The di... Trust in You by Fidelma Fitzgerald [15/04/21] https://iacp.ie/trust-in-you-poem As part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations, we invited IACP members to submit art content including poetry, photography, or short video clips, e.g. wishing IACP a Happy Birthday or express... Update Regarding the Covid-19 Outbreak 18/03/20 https://iacp.ie/update-re-covid19-outbreak COVID-19 Update 18-March-2020 Important Practice Recommendations and Update on Communications with the Department of Health and CMO We hope this communication finds you all safe and well. We face ... Vetting https://iacp.ie/page/art/816/0 Garda Vetting The State has introduced Garda Vetting for Counsellors / Psychotherapists, and the IACP are here to make it easy as possible for its members and to help them in whatever way they can. ... Voting & Proxy Information https://iacp.ie/2023-proxy-info Voting & Proxy Information 2023 The 2023 IACP Annual General Meeting is taking place on Friday 20th October in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.  Proxy registration forms wi... Voting & Proxy Information for Oct 2017 General Meeting (applicable to Accredited Members only) https://iacp.ie/proxy_oct_17 IACP General Meeting October 2017  Voting & Proxy Information A General Meeting of the IACP will take place on Saturday 21st October 2017 in the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny. If it is not possi... We stand with the people of Ukraine https://iacp.ie/page/art/948/0 The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), the largest professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in Ireland, condemn the Russian military invasion of the Ukraine... We're Hiring: Accreditation Officer [05/03/21] https://iacp.ie/iacp-hiring-accreditation-officer Job Title: Accreditation OfficerReporting To: Accreditation Supervisor Liaising With: IACP Sub-Committees Contract Term: Permanent Job Summary: Responsible for the coordination, administration and... Webcast - UK / European Symposium on Addictive Disorders https://iacp.ie/webcast-uk-european-symposium Webcast - UK  /  European Symposium on Addictive Disorders  - Featuring Irvin Yalom On the 4 May 2015, the BACP will be webcasting the UK/European Symposium on addictive disorders, ex... Welcome https://iacp.ie/about-irish-association-for-psychotherapists-counsellors Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Our Association was established in 1981 to identify, develop and maintain professional standards of excellence in Counselling and Psychotherapy. O... West North-West Regional Award [26/10/23] https://iacp.ie/page/art/995/0 26th October 2023 Press Release      Dr Brian Conlon Honoured with Prestigious West North-West Regional Award Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to the Counselling and Psychotherap... Western Regional Award [14/11/23] https://iacp.ie/page/art/1001/0 14th November 2023 Press Release    Ríona Browne Awarded Prestigious Western Regional Award                         ... Working Therapeutically Online https://iacp.ie/onlinecounselling IACP Working Therapeutically Online: Practice Guidelines and Competencies Published 27/02/2024 - please see full document in the downloads on the left of this page.  Executive Summary The IACP... World Mental Health Day 2022 https://iacp.ie/page/art/977/0 Article on World Mental Health Day 2022 featuring IACP member Brian Griffin... World Mental Health Day [10/10/18] https://iacp.ie/world-mental-health-day World Mental Health Day is observed on 10th October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental hea... €3m Funding for Mental Health in Sporting & Community Funding [04/12/2018] https://iacp.ie/fundingformentalhealth The HSE's National Service Plan will announce a €3m fund that will allow community and sporting associations to deliver early intervention and mental health resilience practices to their members....

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