Why CPD Matters and How ICPS Can Support Your Professional Growth
- Caroline Crotty
- Aug 24, 2025
- 2 min read
Explore how ICPS www.icps.ie supports your professional growth with accredited counselling, psychotherapy and Continuing Professional Development courses.
In counselling and psychotherapy, learning never stops. Our clients’ and patients' needs change, new evidence emerges and best practice evolves. That’s why Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a requirement set by professional bodies such as the IACP, APCP and PSI and it ensures we provide safe, effective and compassionate care.
The Value of CPD for Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Engaging in CPD helps practitioners to:
Stay Current by keeping pace with new therapeutic models, research and tools.
Build Confidence by integrating practical techniques that directly benefit client work.
Enhance Career Opportunities with specialist training opens doors in private practice, community services, education and corporate wellbeing.
Demonstrate Excellence by showing clients and colleagues a clear commitment to professional standards.
Why Train with ICPS?
The Institute of Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies (ICPS) (www.icps.ie) also known as State of Mind Counselling & Psychotherapy, provides accredited training designed specifically for helping professionals with:
Flexible live-online delivery makes learning accessible wherever you are.
High-quality courses, from certificates to diplomas, combine theory with practical application.
Accredited CPD points are awarded through the CPD Standards Office, ensuring your training is recognised and valued.
Featured Course: Compassionate Mindful Resilience (CMR)
One example of the kind of training ICPS offers is the upcoming Compassionate Mindful Resilience (CMR) Course. This four-week online programme helps you build resilience and self-compassion while earning 20 CPD points. It’s designed for therapists, healthcare workers, educators, and anyone at risk of burnout or stress.
Start Date: 11 September 2025
Format: Four evening sessions via Zoom (6.30 pm – 9.00 pm)
Investment: €225
Accreditation: CPD Standards Office, Professional Development Consortium, MindfulnessUK (Provider ID: PDCD1110)
Book September 2025's Compassionate Mindful Resilience Course HERE
Invest in Yourself and in Your Clients
Choosing CPD with ICPS means choosing training that is relevant, recognised, and practical. Whether you’re starting your journey in counselling or deepening your expertise as an experienced practitioner, CPD ensures you continue to grow in skill, confidence and resilience.
Read about all our accredited Continuing Professional Development courses HERE
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