This workshop offers a focused return to the foundational skills that underpin effective therapeutic practice, with particular attention to the therapist’s use of self and the creation of relational depth. Designed as a reflective and experiential CPD opportunity, the module supports practitioners in re-grounding their work in core therapeutic principles while enhancing confidence, intentionality, and presence in the room.
Participants will revisit essential skills; attending, observing, reflecting, and responding; while deepening their understanding of how therapist authenticity, self-awareness, and moment-to-moment responsiveness shape the therapeutic relationship. Through discussion, demonstration, skills practice, and guided self-reflection, therapists will develop a more nuanced, ethical, and intentional use of:
| College | IICP College |
| Course ID | 195097 |
| Course Location | Tallaght, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 24 |
| Course Category | Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Care |
| Course Type | Onsite |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Start Date | 27th June 2026 |
| Course End Date | 27th June 2026 |
| Course Duration | 1 day workshop |
| Course Time | 9:30am to 4:30pm |
| Course Fee | 95 |
| Entry Requirements | This course will be of interest to various psychotherapists, professionals working within allied fields, counsellors and counselling students who have an interest in this area. |
| Course Code | SKILLS2026 |
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Our Honours Degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy is now enrolling for the September 2026 intake.
