Mr. Dan Neville T.D. delivers Keynote Address to ICP conference 2012
The keynote address delivered by Mr. Dan Neville T.D. can be seen here.
Dan Neville is president of the Irish Institute of Suicidology.
President Higgins opens ICP Second National Conference
The President of Ireland formally opened the ICP second national conference on psychotherapy today which is taking place in Dublin Castle.
Remarks made by President Higgins when he officially opened the conference can be seen here.
A Professional Development Seminar on Complexity and Organisational Change
The Irish Institute of Group Analysis will host
Professor Ralph Stacey – Professor of Management at the University of Hertfordshire – for a day on leadership, change and complexity in organizational practice.
Saturday 3rd March 2012
Dublin (location TBC)
This conference has been awarded 6 CPD points by the Psychoanalytic section of the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP).
Download Full Details of the Seminar (PDF)
ICP National Conference 2012

ICP Conference 2012
Extended Registration
Conference registration has been extended up to and including the days of the conference. See more details here.
Conference Schedule
( subject to revision )
See details of the conference schedule here.
The Irish Council for Psychotherapy is delighted to announce its 2nd National Conference in its 21st year in existence.
This conference provides a unique opportunity to celebrate, showcase and exchange ideas on creative and contemporary practice.
The conference welcomes clinicians from a variety of health care settings and professional backgrounds who have an interest in contributing to the debate and discussion on psychotherapeutic practice in Ireland.
The conference seeks to engage all of its delegates and will provide a fertile ground to enhance knowledge and practice.
This conference will comprise keynote speakers who are renowned in the field of psychotherapy, and workshops, symposia, papers and poster presentations by practitioners involved in psychotherapy practice, research and training.
Downloads
Conference Registratation Details
Download ICP Conference 2012 Programme
Download ICP Conference 2012 Book of Abstracts
Download ICP Registration Form or REGISTER ONLINE (preferred)
3rd Annual IFPP Psychoanalysis and Film Festival
The 3rd Annual IFPP Psychoanalysis and Film Festival takes place on 3rd/4th February 2012.
The theme this year is Screening Seductions / Framing Fantasies.
Each film costs €5 with a €20 fee for the complete 2 days.
Download the Film Festival Flyer for full details.
Clinical Conference with Dr Anne Alvarez
The Irish Forum for Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Presents
A Clinical Conference with Dr Anne Alvarez
Saturday 28 January 2012 @ 9.00am-5.00pm
Pearse Hotel, 99-107
Pearse Street, Dublin 2
This conference has been awarded 6 CPD points by the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy section of the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP).
Early registration is advised.
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A Clinical Seminar with Alan Corbett
Working Clinically in the Field of Forensic Psychotherapy
A Clinical Seminar with Alan Corbett
Saturday 26 November 2011 @ 10.00am-1.00pm
Brandsma Room, Ground Floor
Carmelite Community Centre
56 Aungier Street, Dublin 2
There are a limited number of places available so early registration is advised.
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A Clinical Seminar with Dr James S. Grotstein
Wilfred Bion’s Legacy to the Psychoanalytic Clinic
A Clinical Seminar with Dr James S. Grotstein Chaired by Mr Ross M. Skelton
Friday 21 October 2011 @ 6.30 – 9.30pm
Shelbourne 1 Room
The Stillorgan Park Hotel
Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4
CPD POINTS
This seminar has been awarded 3 CPD points by the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy section of the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP).
VIDEOLINK
This seminar will be conducted with Dr Grotstein from his office in Los Angeles via video‐link. It will be possible for delegates to communicate with Dr Grotstein as we have arranged for a webcam, microphone, projector and large screen.
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2nd National Conference – 26th/27th January 2012

ICP Conference 2012
The Irish Council for Psychotherapy is delighted to announce its 2nd National Conference in its 21st year in existence.
This conference provides a unique opportunity to celebrate, showcase and exchange ideas on creative and contemporary practice.
The conference welcomes clinicians from a variety of health care settings and professional backgrounds who have an interest in contributing to the debate and discussion on psychotherapeutic practice in Ireland.
The conference seeks to engage all of its delegates and will provide a fertile ground to enhance knowledge and practice.
This conference will comprise keynote speakers who are renowned in the field of psychotherapy, and workshops, symposia, papers and poster presentations by practitioners involved in psychotherapy practice, research and training.
Call for Abstracts
We invite abstracts for papers, symposia, workshops and poster presentations on themes relevant to contemporary and creative psychotherapy practice.
All abstracts will be reviewed on the basis of their contribution to the conference theme and their relevance to the field of psychotherapy.
Book of conference abstracts will be available on the ICP website.
Downloads
Download Full ICP Announcement
Download ICP Registration (online payment facilities available shortly)
Events for Autumn
A number of events coming up this Autumn which you might be interested in. CPD points are available – please check the PDF’s and Brochures for more details.
FILM : IN SESSION 2
A continuing Professional Development Course concerned with psychoanalysis and film. This group will meet monthly on Friday nights from 7pm to 10.30pm in the Donnybrook Centre for Psychotherapy, Counselling and Onward Professional Development.
Weekly Course & Monthly Groups
There are also a series of weekly courses and monthly groups at the Donnybrook Centre .
Seminar with Dr Allan Schore
This One Day seminar led by Dr Allan Schore takes place on Friday 7th October 2011 in The Marino Conference Centre, Griffith Avenue, Dublin. 5 CPD points will be awarded by the Psychoanalytic Section of the ICP for attendance at this seminar.
Workshop with Scott R. Wooley, PhD
This 2 day workshop with Dr Wooley entitled ‘Using Emotionally Focused Therapy when working with couples’ is on Friday/Saturday 7th/8th October in the Westin Hotel, College Green, Dublin. 10 CPD points will be awarded for attendance at this workshop.