Hi I highly recommend the team at ICPS College From start to finish of my course everyone was so helpful and understanding Iv learned so much and achieved everything I needed too because of... See more
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Hi I highly recommend the team at ICPS College From start to finish of my course everyone was so helpful and understanding Iv learned so much and achieved everything I needed too because of... See more
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I recently completed the advanced professional diplomain addiction studies course and found it both engaging and informative. The cours offered range of interesting topics that encouraged learnin... See more
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Completing this course means a lot to me. Being able to take what I've learned, both from my own personal experience and from everything this course offered, and use it to genuinely make a diffe... See more
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BE CAUTIOUS. The founder/academic director changed the terms and conditions during the course and expected us to abide by them. These conditions included that no student was allowed to speak to each... See more
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_______________________________________________________________ ICPS College ____________________________________________________________ The Institute for Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies _______________________________________________________________ provides Professional Counselling, Psychotherapy and Allied Mental Health Education for learners in Ireland and internationally. _______________________________________________________________ ICPS College offers Accredited Professional Diplomas and Continuing Professional Development Courses designed to strengthen Clinical Knowledge, Ethical Practice, Reflective Capacity, Practitioner Confidence and Evidence-Informed Therapeutic Skills. _______________________________________________________________ Our Live-Online Lecturer-Led Courses include Psychodynamic Therapy, Freudian and Lacanian Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Practice, Coaching, Mentoring, Bereavement, Grief, Trauma-Informed Intervention, PTSD, Psychopharmacology, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Inner Child Theory, Group Psychotherapy, LGBTQI+ Youth Support, Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse, Shame, Moral Injury, Clinical Supervision, Eating Disorders, Body Image and Emotional Health _______________________________________________________________ Delivered through Accessible Online Learning, ICPS College combines Academic Depth with Practical Clinical Relevance, supporting students, counsellors, psychotherapists, healthcare workers, educators, supervisors and allied professionals. Course content integrates Contemporary Research, Case Formulation, Intervention Planning, Professional Standards, Safeguarding, Reflective Practice and Applied Psychoanalytic Theory. _______________________________________________________________ Through Accredited Training and Specialist CPD Pathways, _______________________________________________________________ ICPS College supports Meaningful, Structured and Professionally Relevant Therapeutic Education for Ethical Counselling Practice, Psychotherapy Training, Mental Health Education and Continuing Professional Development in Ireland.
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Hi
I highly recommend the team at ICPS College
From start to finish of my course everyone was so helpful and understanding
Iv learned so much and achieved everything I needed too because of everyone help
I highly recommend ICPS if anyone is looking too do a course the guys are amazing at what they do
So many courses too choose from also
So thank you all so much
Mags B

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I recently completed the advanced professional diplomain addiction studies course and found it both engaging and informative.
The cours offered range of interesting topics that encouraged learning and discussion within the group.
Mike and John taught us and both were excellent. The knowledge and experience between them is second to none.
Overall, it was an excellent course and I would highly recommend it to anyone who would like to gain a deeper understanding of addiction and how it affects the mind and body. I will definitely be completing another course in the future.

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I recently completed a fantastic addiction course and found it both engaging and informative. The course was very well run, with a wide range of interesting topics that encouraged learning and discussion.
Mike and John were excellent facilitators, bringing knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to every session. I particularly enjoyed exploring the theories of Freud and Jung, which added a fascinating psychological perspective to understanding addiction and recovery.
Overall, it was an excellent course that I would highly recommend to anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of addiction and human behaviour.

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I am mid way on the Domestic violence and sexual abuse course and I find the material very interesting and informative. The lecturer delivers the information in a way that is easy to learn and understand and I am enjoying the course and the input of the other fellow learners. I would highly recommend ICPS college.

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I recently completed the December intake of the Professional Diploma in Trauma-Informed Intervention for Counsellors, Psychotherapists & Allied Healthcare Professionals at ICPS College, and I can honestly say it was a fantastic experience.
The course was exceptionally well structured, combining strong theoretical foundations with practical, real-world applications that I could immediately integrate into my professional practice.
The lecturer was highly knowledgeable, engaging, and supportive throughout the programme. I particularly appreciated the trauma-informed approach, which deepened my understanding of client care, nervous system regulation, and evidence-based interventions. The online learning environment was professional and interactive, creating a genuine sense of community among participants.
I would highly recommend this course to any helping professional seeking specialist trauma training.
Thank you, Michael, for a very interesting and informative course.
Regards
Aiden

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Course was well planned. Lecturer was amazing. Always interesting and most of all supportive.
Response time was good whenever queries were forwarded.

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BE CAUTIOUS. The founder/academic director changed the terms and conditions during the course and expected us to abide by them. These conditions included that no student was allowed to speak to each other unless it was in the WhatsApp group that the founder was in, which is highly unethical and left students fearful of speaking up about concerns to each other. I also received private messages from the founder asking if I wanted have a psychotherapy session with him. Please research the course's "accreditations" (ICPA/ICPHAA) and the ICPS's academic director.
I was unenrolled from the course and issued a refund, which was never honoured, and ICPS emailed me stating they would only honour the refund (issued 17 days prior) if I removed my negative review from this platform.

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Completing this course means a lot to me. Being able to take what I've learned, both from my own personal experience and from everything this course offered, and use it to genuinely make a difference in someone else's life is something I'm proud of.
The course was challenging, but it was thorough and eye-opening. Mike and John are truly exceptional lecturers, knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about what they teach. The supplementary readings and study materials complemented the course.
This course really shifted my perspective on addiction, and on the deep connection between the mind and the body. That insight alone has been invaluable.
It will always stay with me.

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I recently took 5 modules of a 10 module CPD in traumatology. I had serious ethical concerns with the way the course was run and the college founder so much so I chose not to complete the course and asked for a refund. Changes terms, conditions and policies on a whim to foster secrecy and a lack of transparency. Spends most of his time in modules talking about himself/clients. When I asked to speak to this person directly about these concerns I received quite threatening emails from a “college administrator”
Also please check the accreditation of the college and course tutors before signing up and screenshot the terms and conditions as they can change on a whim!
Furthermore I had been issued a refund by the college which never came through, when I questioned this I received an email denying a refund was issued even though I have proof of this.
With regard to the reply below:
1. A refund from stripe was issued to me on May 26th 2026 but no money ever hit my account. I was never told a refund could not or would not be issued. This matter however has now been referred to the fraud unit of my bank and is also being investigated by the gardaì.
2. The terms and conditions pdf file issued by the college was only issued after I asked for a refund on 26th of May.
3. I have tried from the beginning to communicate with the college on the two emails they have mentioned and have been very patient with them and have actually been told not to contact them again.
4. With regards to the modules, although Michael the “college founder” only gave one module himself he did “ shadow” the lecturer for two other modules and consistently interrupted for long periods to talk about himself or try to convince us to sign up to his “accreditation” body.
I do have proof of all of this.

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Michael was my lecturer for Advanced Diploma in Addiction Studies. He is such a good teacher, and I loved my experience. I am going to look into doing at least 3 more courses. David

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Facilitator was very good at including all the students, made a point of creating a very equal space. Theory was broken down and was made very practical and lots of the lived experiences were utilised to enhance it

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Absolutely amazing achievements I’ve got. Wonderful lectures and very close network in class. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good career. 5 *****

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Was apprenshive before I joined the online course however after the first night within minutes of our lecturer John, I knew I had made the right decision, the group,and the content were made all the more comfortable by John who set the most supportive tone. 😀

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Queries raised were answered swiftly in a very helpful manner

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I recently completed the Professional Dip. in Addiction Studies.
The course was very organised. The content was challenging but made very accessible by Dr. Michael McArdle.
A course that is essential for working in the field of addiction, or for those who wish to educate themselves on the topic
The course I took was excellent. Well informed and well taught. Lecturer Mike was more than happy to answer any questions raised and strongely encouraged class participation with many discussions :)

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I really enjoyed the Compassionate Mindful Resilience (CMR) course. It gave me useful tools to manage stress and build resilience in a way that felt very practical and easy to apply. The sessions were relaxed and supportive, and I found the practices helped me feel more grounded and aware in everyday life. Overall, it was a really positive and valuable experience for me

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I completed the CMR training course and I found it very beneficial both personally and professionally. Michael was a great trainer and was able to hold space for us and make the sessions interesting and fun. He is very approachable and passionate about what he teaches.

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Fantastic for both counselling and education in psychotherapy. Michael brings a kind, non-judging approach with the upmost of professionalism. Would recommend.

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I have attended my first session on the compassionate mindfulness and resilience course and I am very impressed so far. The course content and materials are very beneficial and in depth. The course is easy to follow and the lecturer is lovely and very passionate about his teaching and content. I am looking forward to the remainder of the course and would encourage others to sign up!

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