Why CPD Accredited Mindfulness & Counselling Courses Are Essential for Today’s Helping Professionals

Boost your professional skills, resilience and confidence with CPD-accredited counselling and mindfulness training from ICPS

In today’s super busy and high-pressure world, professionals in health and social care, education, HR and People and Culture are under more strain than ever. Managing workload, supporting others and maintaining personal wellbeing can feel like a constant balancing act.

That’s where CPD-accredited counselling and mindfulness courses can make a real difference, not only to your professional effectiveness, but also to your personal resilience and job satisfaction.

Why CPD Accreditation Matters

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is more than a tick-box exercise. It’s a commitment to maintaining and improving the skills, knowledge and practices that keep professionals competent, confident and credible.

By choosing a CPD-accredited course, you can be sure that:

• Your training meets recognised professional standards.

• You gain formal recognition for your learning.

• Your skills remain current and aligned with best practice.

Practical Skills You Can Use Immediately

At the Irish College of Personal & Professional Development (ICPS), our courses are designed to be practical, interactive and immediately applicable in your work and personal life.

Here are just some of the CPD-accredited courses currently available:

Compassionate Mindfulness Resilience (CMR) – 20 CPD Points

A four-week live online course blending mindfulness with compassion-focused strategies to help you:

• Manage stress and anxiety effectively.

• Build emotional resilience and recover faster from setbacks.

• Develop greater self-compassion and reduce self-criticism.

Professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 30 CPD Points

This ten-week course offers a solid foundation in CBT theory and practice, helping you:

• Integrate evidence-based techniques into your client work.

• Support clients with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thinking patterns.

• Enhance your professional toolkit with structured, goal-focused interventions.

Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy 200 CPD Points

Delivered over nine intensive Saturdays, this course equips you with the essential skills to:

• Communicate with clarity and empathy.

• Navigate challenging conversations and resolve conflict.

• Foster a workplace or client environment where people feel heard and valued.

Who Benefits from These Courses?

Our CPD training is designed for:

• Counsellors, psychotherapists and wellbeing practitioners.

• Teachers, HR professionals and healthcare workers.

• Anyone in a role that involves guiding, supporting, or managing others.

Why Now Is the Right Time to Upskill

The professional landscape is changing rapidly. Employers and clients increasingly value emotional intelligence, resilience and the ability to communicate effectively under pressure. Adding CPD-accredited counselling and mindfulness skills to your repertoire can set you apart, strengthen your confidence, and help you thrive in your career.

Take the Next Step

Explore our full range of CPD-accredited counselling and mindfulness courses and find the one that’s right for you.

Book Your Place Today and invest in your skills, your confidence and your professional future.