In-person

This Masters programme in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Cognitive Behavioural Modalities) is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of Counselling and psychotherapy related programmes as well as disciplines such as, nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the human condition and the contribution of advanced level counselling and psychotherapy practices incorporating CBT approaches.

This programme will provide students with both theoretical and practical opportunities for working in addiction counselling within a variety of contexts in the statutory, community and voluntary sector. The programme has been designed to facilitate students who wish to become professionally accredited by Addiction Counsellors Ireland to meet their pre-accreditation criteria.

The opportunities embedded within the programme for the development and demonstration of critical thinking skills and theoretical knowledge transfer should mean that graduates of the MA in Addiction Counselling will be prepared to lead, plan, educate, consult, manage, design, evaluate and advocate effectively in the contexts in which they are working.

Please go to the structure section on the course website for an overview of the content covered in this programme.

This programme is for people who have a desire to be leaders and agents for change; recognising the special contribution of professional counsellors and psychotherapists using a range of scientifically established paradigms and approaches can make to individuals, their families and communities in supporting individual recovery, wellbeing and also at policy and preventative levels in terms of public health models, thus enriching the lives of individuals and communities.

This programme is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of Counselling related programmes as well as, nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the human condition. The knowledge, skills and competence required to successfully participate in and complete this Level 9 Programme will normally require applicants to have successfully achieved a Level 2:2 award in a relevant Human Science Level 8 degree.

See full list of requirements at https://ichas.ie/course/m-a-in-counselling-psychotherapy-cognitive-behavioural-modalities/

By application and interview. 

The ICHAS also provide related courses - M.A. in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Psychodynamic Modalities); M.A. in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Integrative Modalities); M.A. in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Person Centred Modalities) and M.A. in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Family Therapy)