![NAPCP was founded in 1994 as an organisation, which certifies counsellors & psychotherapists, accredits pastoral counselling centres, and approves training programs.
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![Across Ireland more than 1,000 pastoral counsellors & psychotherapists provide a variety of services, including treatment for persons with mental disorders and other treatments.
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![NAPCP offers vital continuing education opportunities, encouraging networks of members for professional support and facilitating growth and innovation in the profession.
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Welcome to the NAPCP
Established in 1994, we provide accreditation to counsellors and psychotherapists, and work to set professional standards for Counsellors & Psychotherapists on the whole island of Ireland. We also provide accreditation of pastoral counselling centres and training programs.
What is Pastoral Counselling?
The National Association for Pastoral Counselling and Psychotherapy (NAPCP) respects the whole person in an unbiased way in their life context. This is the NAPCP Pastoral Vision …Read more
Continuous Professional Development Courses
NAPCP members actively engage in continuing educational opportunities offered by the provision of in-service training in specialised areas of practice, as well as advanced courses outside of the organisation …Read more