What we do
        We represent the interests of both client and                         For a comprehensive 
        Counsellor / Psychotherapist in Ireland. We                           online directory of all  
        are a link between those who are looking 
        for Counselling / Psychotherapy and those                                 IACP accredited                                  Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
        who provide Counselling / Psychotherapy. In                                Counsellors /  
        addition to providing information, we set and 
        maintain practice and training standards. We                           Psychotherapists in 
        represent Counselling / Psychotherapy at both                            Ireland, log on to 
        national and international level
        Standards                                                                 www.iacp.ie
        The IACP continues to develop high 
        standards in the profession of Counselling /                                                                                        A Guide to 
        Psychotherapy. It is the largest regulatory body                 Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
        in Ireland for the development of Counselling /                                  Partners:
        Psychotherapy and the protection of clients 
        and therapists alike. The IACP has established                                                                                 Counselling & 
        a comprehensive Code of Ethics and Practice                                                         International 
        available on the IACP website www.iacp.ie                                                           Association of 
        under ‘Information’.                                                                                Counselling               Psychotherapy
        Supervision
                                                                          Irish Association of Humanistic and 
        The Irish Association for Counselling and                           Integrative Psychotherapy
        Psychotherapy see supervision as vital to 
        the process and ongoing maintenance of 
        a therapist’s competency and continued 
        Accreditation. All IACP members working as 
        Counsellors / Psychotherapists are bound 
        by the IACP Code of Ethics and Practice to                             www.iacp.ie
        monitor their work through regular supervision,                            email: iacp@iacp.ie  
        to ensure that their standard of therapy is 
        competent and continues to develop.                                      LoCall 1890 907 265                                   www.iacp.ie
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       Challenges are part of life...                               How to find a Therapist                                      Who we are
       but...
                                                                    The IACP provides:                                           Established in 1981, the Irish Association for 
       Nearly everyone faces challenges and                         •  A free comprehensive online directory                     Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) is a 
       difficulties in their life at some time. But                     of all accredited IACP Counsellors /                     national organisation which sets, maintains 
       sometimes they can be overwhelming and we                        Psychotherapists in Ireland at www.iacp.ie               and develops standards in the practice of 
       feel like we are helpless. Stress over a job,                •  Accredited Counsellors / Psychotherapists                 Counselling and Psychotherapy. The IACP is 
       anxiety caused by uncertainty over the future,                   in every county in Ireland.                              a registered Charity (CHY 6615) representing 
       loss because of bereavement, problems over                   •  A Telephone Referral Helpline providing                   over 3,600 members.
       addiction or difficulties in a relationship are just             information on all areas relating to                     IACP MISSION STATEMENT
       some of the reasons why people feel they can                     Counselling and Psychotherapy: 
       benefit by talking to a professional Counsellor or           LoCall 1890 907 265, 9am – 5pm, Monday to                    The IACP identifies, develops and maintains 
       Psychotherapist.                                             Friday.                                                      professional standards of excellence in 
                                                                                                                                 Counselling and Psychotherapy through 
       What is Counselling /                                                                                                     education, training and accreditation.
                                                                    Going to a Therapist                                         The IACP safeguards the public by promoting 
       Psychotherapy?                                                                                                            effective, evidence-based Counselling and 
                                                                    A client’s first contact with a Counsellor /                 Psychotherapy.
       Counselling / Psychotherapy is for anybody.                  Psychotherapist will usually be by telephone                 IACP VISION STATEMENT
       It can be of great support in times of crisis or             to arrange an appointment. At the initial                    A future where all people can access 
       change. Both Counselling and Psychotherapy                   appointment the following is usually discussed:              regulated, professional Counselling and 
       involve the provision of professional assistance             •  The client’s situation/issues                             Psychotherapy services. Our vision is one 
       to people who are experiencing personal issues,              •  The frequency of therapy                                  where Counselling and Psychotherapy are an 
       in order to help alleviate those difficulties.               •  The duration of therapy                                   integral part of healthcare provision.
       In practice, there is very little difference (if any)        •  Confidentiality
       between Counselling and Psychotherapy.                       •  Fee                                                       IACP CORE VALUES 
       Some practitioners may choose to call                                                                                     The underlying values which guide our work 
       themselves Counsellors, while others –                                                                                    are as follows:
       even with identical qualifications – may call                Cost                                                         •  Integrity
       themselves Psychotherapists.                                                                                              •  Respect                  •  Responsible
       Traditionally, people offering short-term help               Fees vary. Some therapists offer a sliding scale             •  Competence               •  Ethical
       to patients or clients – especially those in the             of fees. Counselling services within the HSE are, 
       voluntary sector – tended to call themselves                 for the most part, free. Some voluntary bodies               •  Caring                   •  Professional
       Counsellors, while people who had trained on a               offer their services free of charge. 
       Psychotherapy course, lasting at least two years, 
       would call themselves Psychotherapists.
       But nowadays this distinction has blurred.