Accredited Professional Diploma in Traumatology & PTSD (Live Online) — Starts 8th April

Trauma-related presentations are encountered across a wide range of clinical and professional contexts. For counsellors, psychotherapists, and allied practitioners, the challenge is not only to recognise trauma and post-traumatic stress responses, but to work with them in a manner that is ethically sound, clinically informed, and appropriately paced.

The Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies is now enrolling for the Accredited Professional Diploma in Traumatology & PTSD. This lecturer-led, structured programme is designed to consolidate trauma-informed knowledge and support competent practice when working with PTSD and related post-traumatic responses.

Programme overview

·      Start date: 8th April

·      Time: 6–9pm

·      Duration: 10 weeks

·      Delivery: Live-Online

·      Format: Lecturer Led

·      Fee: €695

·      Enrolment: https://www.icps.ie/booking

Intended audience

This diploma is suitable for professionals and trainees seeking a robust, evidence-informed framework for trauma-informed work. It may be particularly relevant for:

·      Counsellors and psychotherapists (qualified or in training)

·      Psychologists and mental health practitioners

·      Allied health professionals and support workers

·      Educators and practitioners working with trauma-impacted populations

·      Members of the public eitb an interest

Learning aims and professional outcomes

Participants can expect to develop greater competence and clinical confidence in:

·      Identifying trauma presentations, including complex and developmental trauma

·      Understanding PTSD and related post-traumatic responses within a trauma-informed framework

·      Applying stabilisation principles, pacing, and containment within the therapeutic relationship

·      Integrating trauma-informed principles into existing modalities and professional practice

·      Strengthening ethical judgement, boundaries, and referral awareness

·      Using language and conceptual frameworks that support client dignity, choice, and collaboration

The rationale for trauma-informed training

Trauma-informed practice is increasingly recognised as a core competency across counselling, psychotherapy, and mental health services. High-quality training supports practitioners to:

·      Reduce the risk of re-traumatisation

·      Enhance engagement and retention in therapeutic work

·      Prioritise safety and regulation before deeper processing

·      Hold complexity with clinical clarity and professional responsibility

A well-developed trauma-informed lens assists practitioners in responding effectively to presentations such as hypervigilance, avoidance, intrusive memories, shame, dissociation, relational difficulties, and the longer-term impact of adverse experiences.

Live-online, lecturer-led delivery

The diploma is delivered live online, enabling participation regardless of location while maintaining the structure and continuity of scheduled teaching.

A lecturer-led format provides:

·      Guided engagement with complex material

·      Opportunities for professional discussion and reflective learning

·      A coherent learning pathway across the 10-week programme

·      Practical translation of theory into real-world professional contexts

Enrolment details

Places are limited, and early enrolment is recommended.

·      Accredited Professional Diploma in Traumatology & PTSD

·      Starts: 8th April

·      Time: 6–9pm

·      Duration: 10 weeks

·      Delivery: Live-Online (Lecturer Led)

·      Fee: €695

Enrol now

Enrol here: https://www.icps.ie/booking

For queries regarding suitability or professional fit, the Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies team can provide guidance prior to enrolment.

Conclusion

Competent trauma-informed practice requires more than goodwill; it requires training that is clinically grounded, ethically orientated, and sensitive to the realities of post-traumatic experience.

For practitioners seeking to strengthen their capacity to work with trauma and PTSD presentations, this diploma offers a structured and professionally rigorous learning pathway.

Enrol today: https://www.icps.ie/booking