Addiction Counsellors and Addiction Support Workers in Ireland
Addiction counselling supports people affected by alcohol, drugs, gambling and other compulsive behaviours, and also family members affected by a loved one's addiction.
ICPHAA accredits addiction counsellors and addiction support workers as distinct categories. Each practitioner's membership category and professional title are shown below so you can see the role they are accredited for.
ICPHAA members: Addiction Counselling (11)
Counsellor · Psychotherapist · Accredited member · Ardagh, Co Longford · Online & In-Person
Areas of focus: CBT, Adults, Addiction Specialist, Person Centred Care, Trauma, Addiction, Addiction Recovery Support, Addiction Support Worker
Counsellor · Psychotherapist · Lecturer · Accredited member · Ballincollig, County Cork · Online & In-Person
Areas of focus: Addiction Specialist, CBT, Trauma, Domestic Violence, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Abuse
Addiction Support Worker · Lecturer · Philosopher · Accredited member · Ballymahon, Co Longford · Online & In-Person
Areas of focus: Addiction Support Worker, Addiction Recovery Support, Substance Misuse Support, Relapse Awareness, Recovery Planning, Family Support, Online Addiction Support, In-Person Support
Counsellor · Psychotherapist · Clinical Supervisor · Lecturer · Accredited member and clinical supervisor · Cong, County Mayo · Online & In-Person
Areas of focus: Supervisor, Addiction Specialist, CBT, Trauma, Domestic Violence, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression
Counsellor · Psychotherapist · Couples Specialist · Accredited member · Fermoy, Co. Cork · Online & In-Person
Areas of focus: Trauma, Adolescents, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Trauma & PTSD, Anger Management
Biodynamic Integrative Psychotherapist · Accredited member · Kilcolgan, Co. Galway · Online & In-Person
Areas of focus: Biodynamics, Jungian Psychology, Neurodiversity, Bodywork, Expressive Arts, Sand Tray Therapy, Anxiety, Depression
Counsellor · Psychotherapist · Clinical Supervisor · Accredited member and clinical supervisor · Lavey, Co Cavan · Online & In-Person
Areas of focus: Marriage & Relationships, Addiction Specialist, Clinical Supervisor, Abuse, ADD/ADHD, Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety
Addiction Support Worker · Pre-accredited member · Mohill, Co Leitrim · Active Member
Areas of focus: Addiction Support Worker, Addiction
Addiction Counsellor Specialist · Author · Recovery Advocate · Accredited member · Santry, Dublin 9 · Online & In-Person
Areas of focus: Adults, Addiction, Addiction Recovery Support, CBT, Person-Centred Care, Addiction Specialist, Online Addiction Support, Drug Abuse
Counsellor · Psychotherapist · Accredited member and clinical supervisor · Virginia, Co Cavan · Online & In-Person
Areas of focus: Trauma, Mindfulness, Psychoanalysis, CBT, Addiction Specialist, Domestic Violence, Abuse, ADD/ADHD
Counsellor · Accredited member · Westmeath/Roscommon/Offaly/Online · Online & In-Person
Areas of focus: Addiction, Bereavement, Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse
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.
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