Transform Your Practice with a Professional Diploma in Addiction Studies
- Caroline Crotty
- Oct 11
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 19
4 days Left! October 2025 Intake Now Open!
Professional Diploma in Addiction Studies (Live Online Learning)
Are you looking to deepen your understanding of addiction and enhance your professional toolkit? The ICPS, or the Institute of Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies (also known as State of Mind Counselling & Psychotherapy), is an organisation offering accredited training for professionals in counselling and psychotherapy. It is now enrolling for the October 2025 intake of the Professional Diploma in Addiction Studies, delivered entirely online through live interactive Zoom sessions.
Why This Course Matters
Addiction affects individuals, families and communities across Ireland and internationally. Whether you work in mental health, social care, education, nursing, psychology, counselling or simply wish to understand addiction in greater depth, this accredited diploma provides evidence-based knowledge and practical intervention skills.
Course Highlights
Live Online Learning (Not Pre-Recorded)
Attend live sessions from anywhere with direct access to lecturers and peers.
Designed for Working Professionals
Start Date: Thursday 16th October 2025
Schedule: 6pm to 8pm (once per week)
Duration: 10 weeks
Total Learning Hours: 30 (20 live plus 10 independent study)
Learn from Experienced Practitioners
Including: Dr Michael McArdle, Coach of Excellence (Expert) and Dr Hugh Cummins, Senior Practitioner
Professionally Accredited
Recognised by:
The CPD Standards Office
The Professional Development Consortium
Graduates receive 30 CPD points upon completion.
What You Will Gain
This programme equips learners with:
A comprehensive understanding of addiction as a biopsychosocial condition
Evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies
Skills to support individuals and families affected by addiction
A formally recognised professional diploma
Assessment and Certification
The course includes a summative assessment with individual feedback. Successful participants will be awarded the Professional Diploma in Addiction Studies.
Enrolment and Fees
A discount is available for APCP members.
Deposits are non-refundable.Bookings may be rescheduled up to 14 days before the course start date.
Contact
Irish Counselling & Psychotheraoy Services (ICPS).
Phone: 043 33 62041 | 043 33 62042
Email: education@icps.ie
Secure Your Place
Places are limited.
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