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Only 4 Days To Go to Our Course:
The Certificate in Compassionate Mindful Resilience (CMR) is a four-week live online course offering 30 CPD points. Learn practical mindfulness and compassion skills to strengthen resilience, reduce stress, and enhance wellbeing — both personally and professionally. Only one week to go, secure your place today
Sep 3, 2025


Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Live Online) Starts 30 September 2025
The Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Live Online) begins September 2025. Delivered over 24 sessions via Zoom, this course offers a strong foundation in counselling skills, self-awareness, and personal development. Perfect for beginners or professionals seeking new skills.
Sep 3, 2025


Empowering LGBTQI+ Youths: 20th September 2025 - A One-Day Online Workshop You Won’t Want to Miss
“Empowering LGBTQI+ Youths: A One-Day Online Workshop You Won’t Want to Miss.” This live online training provides practical strategies, professional guidance, and CPD points for those working with LGBTQI+ young people on 20th September 2025
Sep 3, 2025


Discover Your Path in Counselling & Psychotherapy - Live Online Course - starting 30th September 2025
Promotional graphic for the Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy, live online starting September 2025 with ICPS, showing course details and call to action to secure a place.
Aug 30, 2025
Online Certificate in Working with LGBTQI+ Youths
Start Date: 2 November 2025 | Four Evenings | Live Online | Fee: €245 | 30 CPD Hours Why This Training Matters Culturally competent care...
Aug 29, 2025


Michael McArdle, Co Longford, has achieved Coach of Excellence (Expert) with the Professional Development Consortium
Michael McArdle, Accredited Coach of Excellence (Expert)
Aug 27, 2025


Book Your Place on Our Upcoming Online Counselling and Psychotherapy Course Starting 30th September 2025
Book your space on the ICPS Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy starting 30th September. A supportive, practical introduction to counselling skills and personal development.
Aug 26, 2025


February 2026 Intake: Professional Diploma in Bereavement, Loss & Grief (CPD Accredited)
Earn 30 CPD points with the Professional Diploma in Bereavement, Loss & Grief. This 8-week live-online course equips counsellors, psychotherapists and health professionals with evidence-based skills to support clients through grief, loss and trauma.
Aug 25, 2025


Why CPD Matters and How ICPS Can Support Your Professional Growth
Discover how ICPS supports your professional growth with accredited counselling, psychotherapy, and CPD courses designed to build skills, confidence, and resilience.
Aug 24, 2025


This September - Cultivate Calm and Strength with the Compassionate Mindful Resilience (CMR) Course- Starting 11th September- Mindfulness
Compassionate Mindful Resilience (CMR) Course September 2025 Are life’s pressures leaving you feeling overwhelmed? Whether you’re a...
Aug 23, 2025


Working with LGBTQI Youth: Live Online 1-Day CPD Workshop
oin our live online 1-day workshop, Working with LGBTQI+ Youths, and gain 8 CPD points while learning practical strategies to support, include, and empower young people in schools, clinics, and community settings.
Aug 21, 2025


Live-Online CPD Courses for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Enhance your skills and gain recognised CPD points with our counselling and psychotherapy training. From introductory certificates to advanced diplomas, https://www.icps.ie/ offers accredited courses in Ireland designed for professionals, students, and those seeking personal development.
Aug 21, 2025


Become Qualified in Trauma & PTSD: Professional Diploma (30 CPD Points)
Gain 30 CPD points with the live-online Professional Diploma in Traumatology & PTSD, starting November 2025 and February 2026. Accredited and evidence-based, this intensive programme equips mental health professionals with advanced trauma assessment and treatment skills.
Aug 19, 2025


Counselling Skills Can Transform Your Career - Whatever Your Profession
Learn how to listen with empathy, resolve conflict, and build trust with the Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy. This nine-Saturday accredited course equips professionals with practical skills to boost communication, leadership, and workplace culture. Next intake: 10th January 2026.
Aug 18, 2025


Why CPD Accredited Mindfulness & Counselling Courses Are Essential for Today’s Helping Professionals
Boost your professional skills, resilience, and confidence with CPD-accredited counselling and mindfulness training from ICPS. Our practical, interactive courses — including Compassionate Mindful Resilience, CBT, and the Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy- give you evidence-based tools you can apply immediately in your work and daily life.
Aug 16, 2025


Cultivate Calm and Strength in Just Four Weeks with a Compassionate Mindfulness Resilience (CMR) Course
Learn practical mindfulness and compassion-focused strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and boost self-compassion in just four weeks with the live online CMR course. Accredited and worth 20 CPD points, starting 4th September 2025
Aug 15, 2025


Think You Know Grief? Take This Quick Quiz
Grief is one of the most universal human experiences and yet it’s often misunderstood, even by seasoned professionals.
If you were surprised by the answers to the questions on our blog, our Professional Diploma in Bereavement, Loss & Grief will deepen your understanding and enhance your skills.
This live-online, eight-week diploma blends theory with practical tools to help professionals support patients and clients with empathy and competence. Completion earns 30 CPD points
Aug 14, 2025


Addiction affects every community in Ireland. With the right knowledge and tools, you can make a difference.
The Professional Diploma in Addiction Studies is a 10-week, CPD-accredited course for professionals and anyone with an interest in addiction and recovery. Grounded in a trauma-informed, integrative framework, it explores the psychology, neuroscience, and social factors behind addiction, alongside practical tools, ethical practice, and relapse prevention strategies. Delivered live online, it equips you to work effectively and compassionately with those affected by addiction
Aug 13, 2025


New Year, New Career: Start Your Counselling & Psychotherapy Journey in January 2026
Start 2026 with purpose. Our Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy offers the skills, confidence, and recognised CPD points to begin your journey towards a rewarding career helping others
Aug 12, 2025


Why CPD Matters for Counsellors and Therapists in Ireland
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is essential for counsellors and psychotherapists in Ireland, helping maintain skills, ethics, and client care. Discover why CPD matters and explore our upcoming workshop, Working with LGBTQI+ Youths, for 20 September 2025
Aug 11, 2025
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