ICPS College Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy

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Course start date: 24 September 2026 (booking snapshot checked 17 August 2026). Pricing: €950; deposit €395. Confirm live booking details before enrolling.

This course is a substantial foundation for adults who want a structured introduction to counselling and psychotherapy rather than a short awareness course. It sits within Foundation and entry pathway and connects theory with skills rehearsal, reflective exercises, ethically framed case discussion and progressive integration of theory with the helping relationship.

Course content and academic foundations

Module 1: active listening

This module develops a working understanding of active listening and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.

Discussion considers active listening alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Module 2: the working alliance

This module develops a working understanding of the working alliance and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.

Discussion considers the working alliance alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Module 3: ethical frameworks

This module develops a working understanding of ethical frameworks and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.

Discussion considers ethical frameworks alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Module 4: integrative case formulation

This module develops a working understanding of integrative case formulation and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.

Discussion considers integrative case formulation alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Module 5: personal development

This module develops a working understanding of personal development and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.

Discussion considers personal development alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Module 6: core counselling theory

This module develops a working understanding of core counselling theory and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.

Discussion considers core counselling theory alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Module 7: helping skills

This module develops a working understanding of helping skills and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.

Discussion considers helping skills alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Module 8: reflective practice

This module develops a working understanding of reflective practice and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.

Discussion considers reflective practice alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Learning experience, skills and professional development

The learning experience helps participants communicate more confidently about certificate in counselling and psychotherapy Ireland in professional settings.

Listening, collaboration and repair are treated as practical relational skills.

Structured reflection can support CPD and questions for supervision.

Review award and progression information carefully; education does not automatically grant authority to practise independently.

Who may benefit and how to use the learning

new learners, career explorers, people in helping roles and students preparing for more advanced counselling education. It may also suit people comparing counselling courses in Ireland or seeking focused CPD.

It is important to read the current award description and progression information carefully; a certificate is a defined educational award and should not be represented as automatic authority to practise independently.

Assessment, CPD and enrolment

Review the live ICPS page for dates, fees, deposits, delivery and entry requirements before booking.

Keep attendance, reading and reflective notes as an accurate CPD record.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this course for?

It is intended for new learners, career explorers, people in helping roles and students preparing for more advanced counselling education.

What will I study?

Themes include active listening, the working alliance, ethical frameworks, integrative case formulation, personal development and applied practice.

Is there a current start date?

24 September 2026 was visible; confirm live availability.

What does it cost?

€950; deposit €395

Does completion authorise independent practice?

Check the current award and professional requirements.

Conclusion

This ICPS College pathway offers a focused route into certificate in counselling and psychotherapy Ireland. Confirm live intake, price and progression details before enrolling.