As a GP or Allied Health Professional you want the most professional service for your patients. The following information is to assist you with that decision.

What services do you offer?

Currently, we provide counselling and psychotherapy to Individuals, Couples, Families and Adolescents.

Do all therapists have the same training?

No, training levels can vary quite considerably. As the professions of counselling and psychotherapy are not yet statutory regulated in Ireland there are currently no legal restrictions on who can practice or the standards of practice. To address this, practitioners have established their own professional bodies offering memberships to therapists to meet specific standards and qualifications

Who are the professional bodies?

The ICP (Irish Council Psychotherapy) is the umbrella organisation for a number of specialist associations for psychotherapy in Ireland.  The criteria for membership of the Associations of the ICP are among the highest within the profession. The ICP is a member of the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP).

At Gorey Therapy Centre our therapists are registered with one or more of the following associations :

Are therapists required to attend supervision and maintain continuous professional development?

Yes – Therapists are required to undergo continuous professional development and attend supervision in accordance with the criteria laid down by their professional associations.