ICPHAA Blog

How addiction counselling works in Ireland, addiction counsellors versus addiction support workers, the approaches used, and where to get help today.

How to judge an accredited counselling course in Ireland: QQI level, duration, placements, personal therapy, delivery mode and the route to accreditation.

ICPHAA supervision ratios by membership category, what a supervision arrangement should cover, record keeping and how to choose a clinical supervisor.

How to check that a counsellor or psychotherapist in Ireland is accredited: what to ask, how to use the ICPHAA verification page, and the warning signs.

ICPHAA criteria for Student, Pre-Accredited and Accredited membership: training level, supervised hours, supervision ratios, CPD, evidence and fees.

Where regulation of counsellors and psychotherapists in Ireland stands in 2026, what CORU registration will change, and why accreditation matters now.

Evaluate a CPD workshop by its learning outcomes, level, presenter information, format, evidence and relevance to your current professional work.

Understand the practical differences between peer consultation and formal supervision, including responsibilities, agreements and evidence requirements.

Create a focused CPD plan using your role, feedback and learning needs, with suitable activities and a practical way to review what changes.

Create concise supervision learning records that separate attendance evidence, professional reflection and follow-up actions while limiting personal detail.

Review CPD records through the year to check evidence, reflect on learning, identify gaps and prepare calmly for professional membership renewal.

Move beyond attendance certificates with a concise CPD reflection that records your learning, its relevance, limitations and a realistic next step.

Write a concise practitioner biography that clearly separates qualifications, current status, experience, services and practical appointment information.

Review supervision after a change in role, setting or responsibilities, using clear questions about fit, experience, availability and professional requirements.

Maintain accurate professional website content with a simple review of contact details, services, membership wording, links and time-sensitive information.

Design contact information around the reader's next step, with clear enquiry routes, appointment details, accessibility information and simple form guidance.

Check the source, date, intended audience and scope of professional guidance before applying an article, policy or training resource to your work.

Prepare clear attendee information for a learning event, covering purpose, access, preparation, participation, completion evidence and follow-up resources.

Send a useful website support request with the page link, device, steps taken and error wording, while keeping passwords and private information out.

Organise an ethical question for supervision by separating facts, uncertainties, responsibilities, options and the guidance that still needs checking.