Things to Consider when choosing a Counselling & Psychotherapy course

Counselling is a very fulfilling career and can change your life as well as others.

People who become counsellors are genuinely interested in human behaviour and have a strong desire to help others, individually or in groups, improve their mental well-being. They are also skilled at interacting with people on a personal level, while maintaining a professional relationship.

PCI College is the leading provider of training in counselling and psychotherapy for mature students in Ireland.

Qualifications are internationally recognised.

The majority of our students successfully apply for accreditation with the IACP, the leading accrediting body. Our courses meet their criteria and we are now undergoing the re-recognitian process.

For those considering a career in counselling, a Foundation Course is an essential stepping stone to prepare for a professional qualification. It will help you develop an understanding and appreciation of counselling as a distinct interpersonal form and will help you decide whether it is the right career choice for you.

We keep classes small in year 1 and year 2 (18 students), we aim to provide students with experiences and opportunities which will enable them to develop their potential in a supportive, stimulating and challenging environment, where ideas are discussed freely and where there is a sense of sharing in a continuing process of self-discovery.

Our Student Care & Progression Team take a holistic view of the student. They provide support through one-to-one and group sessions for students facing academic and non-academic problems.

We have a Student Placement Officer to assist students in finding work placements to complete their necessary client work.

We offer a Low Cost Counselling service from the college which is designed to assist students complete their necessary client work and because we believe that lack of funds should not be a barrier for people who need counselling.

The principle of continuous professional development is strong in the occupation of counselling and counsellors continuously up-grade and develop their skills through attending our Continual Professional Development programmes.