Find an ICPHAA Counsellor or Psychotherapist by County and Specialism

Use this page to find ICPHAA members by county or by specialism. Each linked page lists accredited counsellors, psychotherapists and allied practitioners who have chosen to appear in the public ICPHAA directory, with links to their full profiles and to the membership verification page.

ICPHAA is the Irish Counselling, Psychotherapy & Allied Healthcare Professionals Association. The directory is growing as members publish their listings, so if your county is not yet shown, the online counselling page lists members who work with clients anywhere in Ireland by video or telephone.

Find a counsellor or psychotherapist by county

• County Longford · 4 members listed

• County Cavan · 3 members listed

• County Dublin · 3 members listed

• County Cork · 3 members listed

• County Galway · 1 member listed

• County Leitrim · 2 members listed

• County Mayo · 1 member listed

• County Westmeath · 2 members listed

• County Roscommon · 1 member listed

• County Offaly · 1 member listed

Find a practitioner by specialism

• Addiction Counselling · 11 members listed

• Trauma Counselling · 7 members listed

• CBT · 5 members listed

• Domestic Violence and Abuse · 11 members listed

• Bereavement and Grief · 6 members listed

• Couples and Relationships · 6 members listed

• Clinical Supervision · 3 members listed

• Anxiety, Stress and Depression · 9 members listed

• Online Counselling · 12 members listed

Guides for the public

Before you choose a practitioner, these plain-language guides explain what counselling and psychotherapy involve, what accreditation checks and what you are entitled to expect.

• What is counselling? How it works and what to expect

• What is psychotherapy? Approaches and how it differs from counselling

• Why choose an accredited counsellor or psychotherapist?

• How to verify a counsellor's accreditation in Ireland

• Questions to ask a counsellor before your first session

• Your rights as a counselling client in Ireland

• Counselling for anxiety: what helps and what to expect

• Bereavement counselling: understanding grief and finding support

• Couples counselling: what to expect from relationship therapy

• Trauma-informed counselling: what it means

• Addiction counselling in Ireland: what it involves and how to get help

• Supporting a family member with addiction

• Online counselling: is it right for you?

Guides for practitioners

• CORU regulation of counsellors and psychotherapists: where things stand

• ICPHAA accreditation requirements explained

• Clinical supervision requirements for ICPHAA members

• Choosing an accredited counselling course in Ireland

• Display your ICPHAA member badge on your website

How to choose a counsellor or psychotherapist

• Check accreditation first. Every ICPHAA member can be verified by membership number on the verification page.

• Match the focus to your needs. Read the areas of focus and the full profile, and ask about the practitioner's experience with what you are facing.

• Ask practical questions. Fees, session length, waiting times, online or in-person options and cancellation terms should all be clear before you start.

• Trust the fit. A good working relationship matters. Our guide How to choose a therapist and Counsellor vs psychotherapist: what is the difference? explain what to look for.

What ICPHAA accreditation means

ICPHAA is the Irish Counselling, Psychotherapy & Allied Healthcare Professionals Association. Accredited members have provided evidence of their qualifications, supervised client practice and ongoing clinical supervision, hold professional indemnity insurance and work within the Association's standards and ethics. Pre-accredited and student members are identified as such in their listings.

Frequently asked questions

Are counsellors and psychotherapists in Ireland regulated by law?

Statutory regulation of counsellors and psychotherapists by CORU is in progress, but at the time of writing (November 2026) the registers have not yet opened and the titles are not yet protected in law. Until they are, accreditation by a professional body such as ICPHAA is the main assurance that a practitioner has met recognised standards and works to a code of ethics.

How do I check that a practitioner is an ICPHAA member?

Enter their membership number (for example M1234) on the ICPHAA verification page at icphaa.ie/verify-certificate, or scan the QR code on their certificate or badge. The page shows the member's name, membership category and current status.

Do I need a GP referral to see a counsellor?

No. You can contact an ICPHAA member directly. If you are in crisis or at immediate risk, contact emergency services on 112 or 999, your GP or your local emergency department.

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ICPHAA members: if you practise in this area and are not yet listed, log in to the member portal to publish your directory listing.

Listings are drawn from the ICPHAA public directory and were last refreshed on 8 November 2026.