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The Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies (ICPS) delivers a comprehensive portfolio of Professional Diploma and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes designed to advance practitioner competence across diverse areas of counselling and psychotherapy. These programmes are structured to combine academic depth with applied clinical relevance, supporting practitioners at different stages of professional development who wish to enhance specialist expertise or expand their scope of practice.
ICPS offers Professional Diplomas in areas such as Addiction Studies, Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse, Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Applied Neuroscience, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Relationship and Family Therapy, Eating Disorders, and Psychoanalysis. Each diploma integrates contemporary research, theoretical models, and skills-based training to ensure that learning translates directly into clinical application. Emphasis is placed on case formulation, intervention planning, ethical decision-making, and reflective practice, reinforcing both competence and accountability.
Complementing these qualifications, CPD courses provide focused, modular learning opportunities that allow participants to upskill in targeted domains. Importantly, there are no formal entry requirements for either the CPD or Professional Diploma programmes. Any member of the public with an interest in counselling, psychotherapy, or mental health studies may enrol. This open-access model promotes inclusivity while maintaining academic rigor, enabling learners to pursue structured professional development, deepen subject knowledge, and strengthen applied skills within contemporary therapeutic contexts.
In addition to its academic provision, ICPS offers professional counselling and psychotherapy services delivered by qualified practitioners. These services provide confidential, ethically grounded support for individuals and couples, informed by evidence-based modalities and professional standards. The clinical service reflects the institute’s commitment to high-quality therapeutic practice and client-centred care.