Counselling & Psychotherapy Courses Ireland

Our 2026 applications are now open for Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join the leading college in Counselling & Psychotherapy for a fulfilling career.

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Looking for personal development or need to meet the BSc entry requirement?

This course is for you.

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Conference 2026

Join us for “Wired for Connection? Counselling and Psychotherapy in the Digital Era” on Saturday, 21 March 2026, at The Gibson Hotel, Dublin.

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PCI College Open Days.

Want to learn more about our courses from leaders in the field? There’s still time to join our Open Days!

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Blended Learning Certificate

Flexible online learning with an interactive contact weekend. Gain the foundation to start your journey in Counselling and Psychotherapy

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Two PCI College MSc Programmes are Shortlisted for the Education Awards 2026

MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and MSc Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

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Why choose PCI College

Years Established

2500+

Graduates

35+

Courses

Locations

A Typical PCI College Student Pathway

MEET REQUIREMENTS

Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy

ACHIEVE ACCREDITATION

BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy

SPECIALISATION

Postgraduate studies

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Validated by

Member Of

Take Part in a short term course

Personal Development

Continuous Professional Development

Upcoming Events

21 Mar 2026

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Conference 2026

Booking:

Feb 11th

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Mar 21st

Gibson Hotel, Dublin

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16 Apr 2026

Open Evening | BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy

Booking:

Feb 27th

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Apr 15th

Online

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Awards

Martin Kitterick Award Winner 2025

Congratulations to Barbara Ines Fiori, Winner of the 2025 Martin Kitterick Award. Barbara, a graduate of the BSc (Hons) in […]

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I often get asked, “Is being a therapist worth it?” It’s a question I understand deeply because I’ve had conversations with colleagues, students and seasoned clinicians alike about […]

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Choosing a counselling and psychotherapy course is a big decision, both personally and financially. You are investing not just in education, but […]

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What Makes a Great Therapist? Insights from PCI Lecturers

If you spend enough time around experienced therapists, you start to notice something… they talk about people

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Trauma-Informed Practice: What Every Therapist Needs to Know Today

Trauma isn’t a niche topic anymore. Whether you work with anxiety, relationships, addiction, loss, or self-esteem, trauma shows up, sometimes subtly, sometimes […]

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