Accreditations
Accreditations
IICP College is committed to high standards in counselling and psychotherapy education. Our programmes are supported by professional body recognition, QQI validation, and learner protections.
Professional Body Recognition (IACP)
The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) is Ireland’s largest counselling and psychotherapy professional body. IACP recognition is associated with quality and high standards in the field, and many employers (including roles in the public sector) may require professional accreditation alongside a recognised academic qualification.
IACP-accredited / recognised IICP College programmes
BSc (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
IICP College’s four‑year degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy has been professionally accredited by the IACP. The programme has held QQI validation since 2010. Initially validated in 2010 as a Bachelor of Arts, the programme was revalidated in 2021 as a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy to reflect developments within the profession.
MSc / Master’s Programme in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy
Following a successful site visit, IICP College’s Master’s Programme in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy has been awarded full IACP accreditation. It is also QQI validated.
Diploma in Integrative Supervision
IICP College has been awarded professional accreditation by IACP for its Diploma in Integrative Supervision.
For more information, please visit: https://iacp.ie/register-of-accredited-courses
QQI Academic Validation
All QQI validated programmes in counselling and psychotherapy must adhere to the 2014 QQI Counselling and Psychotherapy Award Standards. QQI have validated the following IICP College programmes (select an award to view details):
- Level 6 Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Level 8 BSc (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Level 9 MSc in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy Masters
- Level 9 MA Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Masters
- Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
Click here to view IICP College’s QQI profile page
Protection for Enrolled Learners (PEL)
This programme is covered by arrangements under section 65(4) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012. In the event of IICP College ceasing to provide the programme, enrolled learners may transfer to a similar programme at another provider, or—if this is not practicable—the fees most recently paid will be refunded. Current PEL arrangements consist of a 2% levy on course fees, which IICP does not pass on to learners.
Other Affiliations
HECA Membership
The Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) is an association of independent, private and quality providers of higher education. Membership requires that providers offer a minimum of a Level 7 Degree on the National Framework of Qualifications, validated by QQI.
Future Regulation (CORU)
CORU is Ireland’s health and social care regulator. The Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registration Board has published its pre-registration education and training requirements (Standards of Proficiency and Criteria for Education and Training Programmes) and has stated that the registers for counsellors and psychotherapists are not yet open, with no definitive opening date currently available.
