Irish Council for Psychotherapy

03/09/2026

Dr Colman Noctor is here with advice on how to deal with any anxious students who are going back to, or starting, school this week.

23/08/2026

The Un-analysed Therapist: A Danger to Clients/Analysands?
A Conversation on CORU
By APPI
Date: Saturday 05/09/2026
Time: 10am – 1pm
Medium: Online
Cost: €38.52+
Book via APPI https://tinyurl.com/4h6n6nah
Book via Eventbrite https://tinyurl.com/2e7pxa7j

3 CPD points will be awarded for attendance at this event

The Un-analysed Therapist A Danger to Clients/Analysands?

This will be the first Workshop in a series of three hosted by APPI which will invite psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, counsellors and allied mental health professionals to robustly argue for the maintenance of the current minimum standards for accreditation to qualify as a Psychotherapist, based on decades of affirmed clinical training. Speakers include CEO Lisa Molloy and Deputy CEO Iwona Blasi.

To book or learn more click here or copy and paste the eventbrite link below into your browser: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-un-analysed-therapist-a-danger-to-clientsanalysands-tickets-1996811934248?aff=oddtdtcreator

20/08/2026

ICP Conference 2026
Date: 26/09/2026
Time: 9:20am – 5:30pm
Venue: Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin A96 K063
Cost: €155+*
More Info: https://tinyurl.com/4c8ffm9y
Book: https://tinyurl.com/mr9jz8f8

19/08/2026

Encore: MLA Study Day on Lacan's Seminar
By Milltown Lacanian Association
Date: Saturday 14/11/2026
Time: 9:30am – 5pm
Medium: In-Person
Venue: Avila Carmelite Centre Avila Bloomfield Avenue Donnybrook Dublin 4 D04 YF66
Cost: €54.60
Book via Eventbrite https://tinyurl.com/yz3dshs2

19/08/2026

On Reaching Out To A Damaged Self
By IFPP
Date: Saturday 14/11/2026
Time: 2pm – 5:15pm
Medium: Online
Cost: €43.87
Book via IFPP https://tinyurl.com/624ms3fa
Book via Eventbrite https://tinyurl.com/4shar62t

SAVE THE DATE!

IFPP presents:

ON REACHING OUT TO A DAMAGED SELF

A special webinar with Prof. Salman Akhtar exploring the challenges of reaching damaged aspects of the self.

Featuring two sessions:

• On Self-Loathing
• On Deadness

📅 14th November 2026
🕑 2pm
💻 Online

To purchase your ticket, please use this link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/on-reaching-out-to-a-damaged-self-tickets-1990045351216

19/08/2026

Object Relations in the Modern Era
By IFPP
Date: Saturday 31/10/2026
Time: 9am – 5:15pm
Venue: The Morgan Hotel 10 Fleet Street Dublin 2 D02 AT86 & Online
Medium: Hybrid
Cost: €65.33+
More Info: IFPP https://tinyurl.com/yc5weesh
Book via Eventbrite (In-Person) https://tinyurl.com/4pytkrkj
Book via Eventbrite (Online) https://tinyurl.com/su5tzznf

GET YOUR TICKET!

IFPP presents:

OBJECT RELATIONS IN THE MODERN ERA
A full-day event exploring the continuing relevance of Object Relations theory across contemporary culture, politics, and clinical practice.

Featuring:
• Presentations
• Panel Discussions
• Q&A

Topics include:
• Arts & Culture
• Global Politics
• Clinical Application

31 October 2026
9:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Tickets are now available via Eventbrite.

Attend IN PERSON: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/object-relations-in-the-modern-era-tickets-1991321800109

Attend ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/object-relations-in-the-modern-era-online-attendance-tickets-1990660397837

17/08/2026

Mairéad Bacon (FTAI): School Counselling Service Shelved Because Government Prefers Cheapest Option - The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor. https://tinyurl.com/4mtenny9

Family Therapy Association of Ireland
An Roinn Oideachais agus Óige - Department of Education and Youth

14/08/2026

‘My heart just sank,’ said one mature student after being informed the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy was pulling the plug on course

14/08/2026

Evaluation highlights positive impact of school-based counselling and Education Wellbeing Practitioners, with pupils reporting improved emotional regulation, resilience and coping skills.

https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/press-releases/evaluation-of-counselling-in-primary-schools-pilot-finds-significant-benefits-for-children-families-and-school-communities/