Testimonials

“My experience with PCI College has been a significantly positive journey to date.   I am passionate about the field and work of Counselling and Psychotherapy and PCI has been the perfect vehicle for me to carry my academic and experiential endeavors.  The staff and lecturers have a total dedication to the well being of the students throughout their studies and the training available is of the highest standards available in Ireland.” 
Johanne Kenny
BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy Student


"The Vote from Me is a 10+...After coming from another college system PCI College is  a totally different and healthier experience all round to education... Please don’t ever lose that.... its what PCI College Stands for in my eyes - Integrity of the highest standard..." 
Yvonne McKenna
BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy Student


"Having graduated and started practicing and meeting fellow counsellors, I have become more impressed with the breadth of the training that we received with PCI...Overall I had an excellent experience with PCI and would gladly recommend the college to anyone thinking of training in the area"
Tony Freegrove
Foundation and BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy Graduate


"My memory of PCI is that it was one of the best experiences I have had in a learning environment. I am working as a marriage counsellor with Accord Kilkenny and I am now putting into practice what I learnt from your College. Thank you very much."
Mary Curtin
BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy Graduate

“My experience with PCI was the best decision in my life, I would rate PCI 10. I'm not saying it was easy, especially starting a new career at the age of 50, but I got through with a lot of hard work and dedication.  Liam McCarthy and Josephine Murphy were an inspiration and all the other Tutors I had during the four years.  Since I got my Degree I have been so busy counselling, only last week I was offered another new job, its amazing. Next year I will be 70 and hopefully the work will continue.”
Rita Lett
BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy Graduate
 

BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy

"...For me PCI College is a 10. What makes it so is the care received from the tutors, they do practice what they preach. They exhibit; empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard. Having previously availed of counselling training in the North of Ireland, I am sorry to say the atmosphere in PCI College which is so conducive to learning was not present in my previous arena of study. I rate my experience of training with PCI College not only as a 10 but also as one of my most enjoyable experiences of further education. I look forward to each weekend's training with enthusiasm, and I value the knowledge and experience shared by the tutors and the camaraderie of my fellow students."
Kathleen Doherty
BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy Student

“Hi, I have been with PCI College for four years now doing a degree programme and I have found the experience and standard of the college exceptional at all times. I would rate it as a ten due the professionalism of the college, the clinical experienced tutors and trainers and the services at PCI College. They also are client centered in the way in which they deal with students which stands out from most other colleges”
Joanne Curley
BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy Graduate

Foundation in Counselling & Psychotherapy

“Excellent tutors and course-work, made this course very enjoyable. Also, Joyce in PCI was a fabulous & caring person, and is a treasure to PCI Clondalkin. The Student Care Officer Phil Duggan was a great help in keeping students on track with their required hours. I found the college had a lovely approach in dealing with students, and helping them to handle the pressure of completing the high level of college hours, assignments, workshops, client hrs, personal therapy hrs, and supervision hrs required.”
Jenny Hannigan
Foundation & BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy Graduate

“My experience of studying with PCI has been a very positive one indeed.  I loved Butler House as a venue; the tutors were really excellent and the presentations equally so.....I would give the whole experience 9 out of 10.”
Catherine Rooney
Foundation & BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy Graduate
 

BSc (Hons) in Addiction Counselling

“The course has opened up my mind and my emotions to all aspects of human life both positive and negative. Because of this, I believe I am a much more rounded person and the possibilities are endless. For me the practical application along with the academic understanding really enriches the course and results in a strong and full understanding of the philosophies, theories and practices”
Susan Gorman
BSc (Hons) in Addiction Counselling Graduate

“I think the tutors are of an extremely high standard. So far I have received support in every area needed.”
Donna Jordon
BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy Student
 

CPD Workshops

“He was brilliant! He explained complex issues in a clear and in-depth way!” Tarrah Browne
“The lecturer was quick, intuitive, sharp and on the ball. Gave me loads of food for thought (and of course process)”
Patricia Timmins

“Excellent content & Presentation”
Judy Dowling

Professional Certificate in CBT

“Fast-paced, and stimulating. Very practical.....The course is extremely helpful, I am looking forward to doing more days so that I can really process what I have learned!” Barbra Reid
“Maintained interest, plenty of extra reading and clearly explained. Questions were answered in an understandable way. It was very well presented. “
Mary O’Brien

Professional Certificate in Couples Counselling

“As a result I feel much more confident working with couples...the combination of theory, essay and practice was most beneficial”
Eileen Fitzpatrick

“I enjoyed sharing experiences with peers and the flexible and supportive approach of the facilitator “ Yvonne Lucas

“It was totally practical and I have been using it in my work. I like the way the course was set up with theory, working with clients, the essay and finally pulling it all together at the Integration Day. Thanks Mary for an excellent course. So well constructed and delivered”
Eileen Cannon

Short Term Courses

Introduction to Addiction Studies
I always enjoy PCI Courses / events / workshops and recommend them to others. Lorraine Whitty
Very good facilitator, very real, applied and approachable
Siobhan Casey

Life Writing
Enjoyed meeting everybody & hearing their stories, some were very inspiring. Loved getting the chance to spend the day writing.
Carole Ryan 

Writing from personal experience has raised my confidence to apply thought & knowledge to paper. Bernadette Raleagh

Self Care with Somatic Movement
It was a beautiful experience, so relaxing & created such awareness of the body Anonymous
“I enjoyed the inner peace gained...I felt my body lighter after”
Sinead Delaney

Communication Skills
“I enjoyed all of the course, Facilitator was amazing. Very Student orientated....Had a very enjoyable time, learnt a great deal about communication and inner self.”
“I would recommend Eilish’s workshops to other students”
Kathleen Doherty

InService

“Excellent facilitation. Interesting content. Good mix of theory with practical experience and demonstration was very valuable”
Institute of Guidance Counsellors, Cork.

“Feedback from participants of the Professional CBT training held in the Family Life Centre Boyle was extremely positive. It was experienced as valuable in equipping the students with the knowledge and skills of the CBT approach. It was carried out in an atmosphere most conducive to learning. The location, in the Family Life Centre, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, was an added bonus for the people in the North West/Midlands area; who didn’t have the added expense of long travel. Working with PCI College has proved to be a valuable partnership.”
Denise O’Dowd, Boyle Family Life Centre

“It achieved a great balance between knowledge of the topic and making this interesting and close to us. At first we were all worried it would be too academic, but Eoin managed to make it understandable to us with day to day examples. At the same time we felt that he was really an expert in the topic. From a HR perspective we were delighted to get so many people participating in the Q&A after the talk, as this is not the usual way our staff behaves.”
Patricia Soria, Irish Life.

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• Professional Certificate in Suicide Studies
• Liam McCarthy Scholarship
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