Counselling and Psychotherapy - ICHAS

Our Counselling and Psychotherapy programmes are designed to transform both your career and personal growth. Learners will gain a blend of self-development, in-demand transferable skills through a mix of theory-led knowledge and skills-based learning—brought to life through real-world student practice placements.

Whether you’re starting a new career or advancing in a related field, our professionally accredited, full-time and part-time courses provide a clear pathway to success. For those looking to explore counselling or psychotherapy for personal insight or to enhance their existing qualifications, our flexible short courses offer the perfect entry point.

All Counselling and Psychotherapy courses are offered by ICHAS at Griffith College. ICHAS are at the forefront of the education and training of counsellors in Ireland. The programmes use both classroom-based and blended learning techniques. This allows the learner to access classes in person for skills-based modules and provides students with the choice of online or in-person attendance for theory-based elements of the programme. This facilitates a greater choice for students seeking a better work/life/study balance. In certain modules, attendance may be a requirement..

Students will gain practical experience in all elements of Counselling and Psychotherapy, which they can later apply to their personal and professional lives. Further, graduates will be well prepared to move on to a higher-level course or to reach new levels of success in their careers. 

In addition to meeting the QQI award standards, programmes at ICHAS are designed to facilitate those who wish to pursue professional accreditation (where applicable), through a range of professional bodies

• Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCP) 
• Addiction Counsellors Ireland (ACI)
• Association of Supervisors in Ireland (ASI)