Professional Diploma in Trauma & PTSD: Trauma Counselling Training Online in Ireland

Trauma is one of the most frequently encountered presentations in contemporary counselling and psychotherapy practice. From single-incident events to complex developmental trauma, practitioners need a thorough understanding of trauma's psychological, neurological, and relational dimensions to provide effective, safe therapeutic support. ICPS College's Professional Diploma in Trauma & PTSD offers a structured, evidence-informed pathway into specialist trauma counselling training.

Delivered live online over ten weeks, this course draws on current research and clinical frameworks to equip counsellors and psychotherapists with the knowledge needed to work safely and effectively with traumatised clients.

What the Professional Diploma in Trauma & PTSD Covers

The course spans ten modules, exploring:

• Neuroscience of trauma: how trauma affects the brain and nervous system

• Post-traumatic stress disorder: diagnosis, presentation, and formulation

• Complex PTSD and developmental trauma

• Acute stress responses and crisis intervention

• Trauma-informed practice principles

• Safe assessment and formulation for trauma presentations

• Trauma-focused therapeutic approaches: psychoeducation, stabilisation, and processing

• Attachment, relational trauma, and early adverse experiences

• Secondary traumatic stress and compassion fatigue in practitioners

• Ethical and professional considerations in trauma counselling

Who Is This Course For?

• Counsellors and psychotherapists working with trauma presentations

• Healthcare and mental health professionals seeking specialist CPD

• Social workers, Gardaí, and emergency service professionals

• Practitioners in domestic violence, addiction, or refugee support settings

• Anyone seeking a rigorous grounding in trauma theory and evidence-informed practice

Delivery Format and Duration

Delivered live online via Zoom over ten weeks, with one session per week. All teaching is in real time, supported by supplementary reading and reflective tasks between sessions. On successful completion, participants receive 60 CPD credits.

Accreditation and CPD Credits

Accredited by the Professional Development Consortium and the CPD Standards Office, this course provides 60 CPD credits and a Professional Diploma in Trauma & PTSD on completion. Credits are suitable for submission to IACP, IAHIP, BACP, and other professional bodies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course cover EMDR or somatic therapy specifically?

The Professional Diploma in Trauma & PTSD provides a broad, evidence-informed overview of trauma theory, formulation, and therapeutic approaches. ICPS College also offers an integrative EMDR course for those interested in that specific modality.

Is this suitable for someone new to trauma work?

Yes. The course is designed to be accessible to counsellors new to specialist trauma work, building from foundational concepts through to more advanced clinical frameworks and formulation.

How does this differ from the Traumatology diploma?

The Trauma & PTSD diploma provides a comprehensive foundation in trauma counselling practice. The Traumatology diploma takes a more advanced, research-informed perspective on trauma science, theory, and the evolving evidence base. Many practitioners complete both in sequence.

Enrol in the Professional Diploma in Trauma & PTSD

View full course details and enrolment information on the Professional Diploma in Trauma & PTSD course page. You may also be interested in the Professional Diploma in Traumatology, Professional Diploma in Complex Trauma, and Integrative EMDR course. For enquiries, visit the ICPS College contact page.