Professional Diploma in Addiction Studies (Live Online) — Starts May 5th

If you’re looking for a clinically grounded, practical training in addiction and recovery, our Professional Diploma in Addiction Studies is designed to support your work with clients and communities—while strengthening your confidence, assessment skills, and therapeutic formulation.

This programme is live online, lecturer-led, and built for real-world practice. You’ll learn in a supportive environment that balances trauma-informed understanding, evidence-based learning, and reflective clinical development.

Key details

·      Start date: May 5th

·      Schedule: 6–9pm (evening classes)

·      Duration: 10 weeks

·      Format: Live online (with access to recordings)

·      Who it’s for: Counsellors, psychotherapists, healthcare professionals, educators, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of addiction and recovery

What you’ll gain

By the end of the diploma, you’ll be better equipped to:

·      Understand addiction through an integrative, trauma-informed lens

·      Recognise the psychological and relational dynamics that maintain addictive patterns

·      Strengthen your assessment and case formulation skills

·      Work more confidently with complex presentations, including co-occurring mental health difficulties

·      Apply learning ethically and safely within your professional scope

Who this professional diploma is especially helpful for

This training is a strong fit if you:

·      Support clients impacted by substance use, behavioural addictions, or compulsive coping strategies

·      Work in mental health, community services, healthcare, education, or private practice

·      Want structured learning that is accessible, clinically relevant, and professionally accredited

Learning experience (what to expect)

We keep the learning experience clear, supportive, and practical:

·      Live teaching with opportunities for Q&A and discussion

·      A structured weekly flow so you can keep up alongside work and life

·      A professional environment that prioritises respect, confidentiality, and psychological safety

Enrolment

Places are limited to keep the group experience interactive and supportive.

·      Ready to join? Enrol via our booking page: https://www.icps.ie/booking

·      Questions before enrolling? Email education@icps.ie

A final note

Addiction work can be complex—clinically and emotionally. This professional diploma is designed to help you meet that complexity with skill, compassion, and a deeper understanding of what supports lasting change with a large emphasis on Psychoanalytic theory and application