ICPHAA Blog

What trauma-informed counselling and trauma therapy involve, what a safe first phase looks like, and how to find an accredited trauma practitioner in Ireland.

Psychotherapy explained: the main approaches (person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT, integrative), how it differs from counselling and how to choose a therapist.

Practical steps for finding the right psychotherapist in Ireland: accreditation checks, approaches, questions to ask, fees and how to judge the fit.

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.

Review your practitioner profile after changes to membership, location, services or contact details, using a clear checklist for accurate public information.

Organise CPD, supervision learning and training evidence into a practical portfolio with an index, clear file names and a manageable review routine.

Make supervision preparation more useful with a focused question, relevant context, reflection and a clear record of the action you will take next.