ICPS College Professional Diploma in Eating Disorders, Body Image & Emotional Health/Regulation

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Course start date: 11 September 2026 (booking snapshot checked 17 August 2026). Pricing: €595; deposit €245. Confirm live booking details before enrolling.

This course is specialist learning about eating disorders and body-image distress within developmental, relational, cultural and health contexts. It sits within Addiction, recovery and complex needs and connects theory with recognising presentation patterns, exploring functions of symptoms without blame, monitoring risk within role, improving language around food and bodies and collaborating with medical, dietetic and specialist services.

Course content and academic foundations

Module 1: anorexia nervosa

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

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

Module 2: bulimia nervosa

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

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

Module 3: binge-eating disorder

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

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

Module 4: ARFID

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

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

Module 5: orthorexia as a debated construct

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

Discussion considers orthorexia as a debated construct alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.

Module 6: body image

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

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

Module 7: emotion regulation

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

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

Module 8: multidisciplinary care

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

Discussion considers multidisciplinary care 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 eating disorders body image course 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

counsellors, therapists, educators, support workers and healthcare professionals seeking stronger eating-disorder literacy. It may also suit people comparing counselling courses in Ireland or seeking focused CPD.

The booking system displayed 11 September 2026 as an upcoming start. Eating disorders can carry serious medical risk, so psychotherapy education must sit alongside appropriate physical assessment and multidisciplinary care.

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 counsellors, therapists, educators, support workers and healthcare professionals seeking stronger eating-disorder literacy.

What will I study?

Themes include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, ARFID, orthorexia as a debated construct and applied practice.

Is there a current start date?

11 September 2026 was visible; confirm live availability.

What does it cost?

€595; deposit €245

Does completion authorise independent practice?

Check the current award and professional requirements.

Conclusion

This ICPS College pathway offers a focused route into eating disorders body image course Ireland. Confirm live intake, price and progression details before enrolling.