NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

The National Association for Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy (NAPCP) is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the development and regulation of counselling and psychotherapy practice throughout Ireland. It offers a range of membership options-including accredited, supervisor and student tiers-providing professionals with access to CPD guidelines, supervision resources and a searchable therapist directory. NAPCP also curates news, events and education resources, helping members stay informed about the latest research, best practice and professional standards.

Through its accreditation programme, NAPCP recognises high-quality training providers and courses such as the TU Dublin BA (Honours) in Counselling and Psychotherapy and the ICHAS Introduction to the Integrative Perinatal Counselling Model. The association organises specialist events, including free bereavement webinars and hybrid information evenings, to raise awareness of complex grief and perinatal mental health. Based in Dublin, NAPCP serves counsellors, psychotherapists and anyone seeking reputable therapeutic support across the country.