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The IACP provides a standard of practice, professional identity, and self-regulation for the Counselling and Psychotherapy professions.

Welcome to the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) website. Our Association was established in 1981, to identify, develop and maintain professional standards of excellence in counselling and psychotherapy. Our work promotes best practice and the development of the profession as well as safeguard the public. As a registered Charity (CHY 6615) representing over 3,500 members, we are the largest Counselling and Psychotherapy Association in Ireland.
IACP represent the interests of both client and Counsellor / Psychotherapist in Ireland. We are a link between those who are looking for Counselling / Psychotherapy and those who provide Counselling / Psychotherapy. In addition, we provide information and set and maintain practice and training standards. We represent Counselling / Psychotherapy at both national and international level. Much of our work involves developing high standards in the profession of Counselling / Psychotherapy. The IACP has established a comprehensive Code of Ethics and Practice. IACP also partners other National and International Counselling and Psychotherapy Associations to advance the development of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
IACP identifies, develops and maintains professional standards of excellence in Counselling and Psychotherapy through education, training and accreditation. In promoting best practice and the professional development of its members, IACP holds at its core the protection of the public.
A future where people who are in need of care and support can achieve greater wellbeing through the use of regulated professional Counselling and Psychotherapy services. Our vision is one where Counselling and Psychotherapy are an integral part of healthcare provision. It provides an opportunity to explore, discover and clarify ways of living more resourcefully towards greater well being. Stress, Anxiety, Bereavement, Addiction and Relationship issues are some of the reasons why people engage the services of a Counsellor / Psychotherapist.
The underlying values which guide our work are as follows:
To Find out more about the History and Development of the IACP please see our publication: “IACP – Celebrating 30 years”
To find out more about the Strategic Development of the Association please see our Strategic plan in the left menu.

The IACP provides a standard of practice, professional identity, and self-regulation for the Counselling and Psychotherapy professions.
The Association is not authorised to issue contact details of Non-Accredited Members
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