The Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies
&
State of Mind 
Psychotherapy, Psychology & Counselling 

Discover the Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy starting 30th September 2025. Join Dr Michael McArdle, me, and the team for a supportive live online course that builds counselling theory, skills and personal growth.

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.

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.

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