The Northern Ireland Institute of Human Relations (NIIHR)

The Northern Ireland Institute of Human Relations was inaugurated in November 1990. A registered charity and a limited company, it aims to provide a forum for the discussion and advancement of psychodynamic approaches to the understanding of personal and social difficulties.

Members work in public and private settings, with individuals and with groups.

The Institute acts as a focus of interest and commitment for those whose major professional concern is in psychotherapy and related fields. It also offers public events for those who wish to explore the relevance of psychodynamic ideas to different contexts.

Current Work of the Institute:

The current programme includes:

· Monthly reading groups
· Visiting speakers
· Public conferences
· Development of specialist areas
· Research: a list of papers produced by Institute members is available on request.
· Continued promotion of links with Institutes in the United Kingdom and Ireland
· Accreditation and registration of psychotherapists in Northern Ireland.

Institutional Affiliation:

The Institute has links with Queen’s University and the Department of Psychotherapy.

Applying for Membership:

Full Membership is open to those who have completed a recognized course in psychotherapy.

Contact Details:
The Chair,
NIIHR,
Centre for Psychotherapy,
Shimna House,
Knockbracken Healthcare Park,
Saintfield Road,
Belfast BT8 8 B.
Tel : 048-90565350