Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy- April Intake

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Format: Live-online Lecturer Led Classes (Virtual-Classroom) via Zoom

Duration: 1 Day per Week 9:30am-5;30pm 

Length: 9 Days

Online Live Attendance: 72 Hours

Self-Directed Learning: 128 Hours

Total CPD Credits: 200 Credits

Assessment: Written Assignment +/- Viva Voca Assessment

Award: Accredited Professional Diploma

Course Accreditation

• • • Professional Development Consortium

    • Provider of Excellence

    • CPD Standards Office

    • Irish Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (ICPA)​

Begin Your Journey in Counselling & Psychotherapy

Are you interested in pursuing a BSc (Honours) Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy? Your journey begins with the Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy at The Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies.

This accredited certificate provides the essential foundational knowledge, personal development, and practical skills required for entry into an accredited honours degree programme. It is widely recognised as the minimum entry-level qualification for those aspiring to become professional counsellors and psychotherapists.

Whether you are exploring a new career path or seeking meaningful personal development, this course offers a comprehensive introduction to the field and lays the groundwork for further academic and professional training.

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Course Overview

This enriching and engaging certificate course offers a dynamic introduction to the world of counselling and psychotherapy. Designed to be both intellectually stimulating and personally transformative, the programme integrates theory, experiential learning, and skills development in a supportive learning environment.

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Structured around two core modules, students are guided through a natural progression:

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• From self-awareness and personal growth

• To foundational counselling theories and practical therapeutic skills​

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Learning is delivered through (Live-Online) with lecturer-led teaching and experiential, hands-on activities, enabling students to develop insight into both themselves and the professional role of the counsellor or psychotherapist.

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Participants benefit from a collaborative learning atmosphere, connecting with peers from diverse age groups and backgrounds. In alignment with professional values, each student’s individuality, lived experience, and learning journey is respected and supported throughout the course.

Course Structure & Modules

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Module 1: Personal Development

• 34 Hours

This module focuses on self-awareness, reflective practice, and personal growth—core components of professional readiness in counselling and psychotherapy. Students explore their own values, beliefs, and relational patterns, gaining insight into how personal development underpins ethical and effective therapeutic practice.

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Module 2: Theory, Skills & Integration

• 38 Hours

This module introduces foundational counselling and psychotherapy theories alongside essential practical skills. Students learn about key figures in psychotherapy and develop core competencies such as active listening, empathy, presence, and professional boundaries. Skills are practiced in small-group settings with structured feedback and guidance from experienced lecturers.

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Who Should Consider This Course?

This course is ideal for:

• Individuals curious about the principles and practice of counselling and psychotherapy

• Those seeking meaningful personal growth and self-development

• Aspiring counsellors and psychotherapists working toward IACP-accredited training pathways

• Professionals in related fields who wish to integrate counselling skills into their personal or professional roles

No prior counselling qualifications are required.

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Why Take This Course?

Participants gain benefits that extend well beyond the classroom, including:

• Enhanced self-awareness and emotional insight

• Improved communication and interpersonal skills

• Greater empathy and relational understanding

• A recognised qualification that meets entry requirements for further professional training, including the BSc (Honours) Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy

• This certificate serves as both a personal journey of growth and a professional stepping stone.

What Will You Learn?

Throughout the programme, you will:

• Explore your inner world and reflect on how self-awareness shapes relationships and everyday experiences

• Learn about key theoretical foundations and influential figures in psychotherapy

• Develop core counselling skills essential to the therapeutic relationship

• Practice skills in a safe, structured, and supportive small-group environment

• Receive constructive feedback from experienced lecturers

As the course concludes, students are invited to reflect on their individual and collective development—often describing the experience as both affirming and life-changing.

Take the First Step

Begin your path toward a meaningful and rewarding profession in counselling and psychotherapy.

Enrol today and take the first step toward your future in the helping professions.