Transference and Countertransference Workshop
Onsite Learning Programme
Deepen your understanding of relational dynamics in therapy.
This workshop explores the complex relational processes of transference and countertransference within therapeutic work. Participants examine how these dynamics influence the therapeutic relationship and clinical decision-making. The course supports practitioners in developing greater awareness and reflective capacity in their therapeutic practice.
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Programme Type: The college will issue a certificate of attendance to those who take this workshop.
CPD: 6 hours
Next Intakes: Sunday 28th June 2026
NFQ: N/A
ECTS: N/A
Academic Validation: N/A
Professional Accreditation: N/A
Overview
Introduction
To deepen therapists’ confidence in recognising, understanding and using transference and countertransference as central therapeutic tools rather than experiences to avoid or feel uncertain about.
This workshop supports therapists to work more consciously with relational dynamics while maintaining clear boundaries, safety and clinical thinking.
Overview
Transference and countertransference are at the heart of therapeutic work, yet many therapists feel uncertain about how to recognise and use these dynamics safely and effectively.
This practical one-day CPD workshop explores how past relationships, and emotional patterns emerge within the therapeutic relationship and how therapists can use their own responses as valuable clinical information. Participants will develop confidence in recognising relational patterns, managing strong emotional responses and working more consciously with the therapeutic relationship.
Designed for therapists of all modalities, this workshop offers an accessible but clinically rich exploration of transference and countertransference, helping practitioners feel more grounded, confident and effective in everyday practice.
By the end of the day participants will:
- Understand transference and countertransference in contemporary practice
- Recognise common transference patterns in therapy
- Identify their own emotional and bodily responses as clinical information
- Work more confidently with strong relational dynamics
- Avoid over-reacting or withdrawing when intensity arises
- Use supervision and reflection more effectively
Date: Sunday 28th June 2026
Certification:
- The college will issue a certificate of attendance to those who take this workshop.
- CPD: 6 hours
Cost:
- €95.00 (15% Discount for IICP Students/ Alumni and VCS Counsellors)
Venue:
- This workshop will take place onsite in our Tallaght Campus
Expert Programme Facilitator
Eileen Finnegan MSc in Systemic/Family Therapy
Eileen has studied extensively over the past thirty years, achieving MSc in Systemic/Family Therapy, is a qualified Supervisor, Forensic Psychotherapist, Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist, Gestalt Psychotherapist, and Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Sensory Motor Trauma Therapist. Specialist in Dynamics of Attachment in Adult Life. She is a Restorative Justice Practitioner, Mediator, and Private Consultant/Supervisor. She lectures at IICP College and UCD.
Restorative Justice Practitioner, Mediator, Lecturer, and Trainer, is a member of IACP, IAHIP, EAP, FTAI.
Additional qualifications include a Post Graduate Certificate in A.T.S.O. (Assessment and Treatment of Offenders) from Leicester University. Eileen is licensed to use the STATIC99R, STABLE, and ACUTE 2007 and the SOAP108 Case Formulation Planning, Armadillo, AIM 2, CASP-R following her training with the Justice Institute of British Columbia and Leonard Consultancy.
Eileen is the Chair of NOTA (National Organisation for the Treatment of Abuse) Ireland, the Chair of the Advisory Committee of STOP it NOW Ireland, is on the Governing Body of I.A.H.I.P. and Editorial Board of F.T.A.I. Eileen has delivered training on the many aspects of ‘sexual violence‘, Restorative Justice, and family dynamics at conferences in Ireland and Europe. Eileen has published articles in therapeutic journals for SAGE, IACP (Eisteach) , IAHIP (Inside Out)
