Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy

Turning Point™ Institute (TPI) is delighted to offer a four-year, part-time MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, validated and awarded by University College Cork, which commences in September each year.



The MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy is the flagship programme at Turning Point™ Institute. It is distinct in its clinical and research teaching, its student support and the attention given to each individual student. The programme, embedded within a humanistic framework, includes experiential training, clinical practice, supervision, theoretical teaching and research skills. The exceptional care and attention to detail offered by Turning Point™ Institute, allows for an outstanding training programme.



Turning Point™ MSc graduates are highly skilled, industry recognised and respected throughout the profession. During their training they benefit from both the legacy of Turning Point™ Institute and a forward-facing approach that recognises and understands the needs of a modern society. This ensures that those graduating are prepared both personally and professionally to work therapeutically in clinical practice and also as research-practitioners.



This course is ideal if you want to:

Find meaning, purpose and value in your life.

Train as a professional counsellor and psychotherapist.

Enhance your knowledge and skills competencies in your current professional role.



The MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, offered by Turning Point™ Institute, is awarded and validated by University College Cork (UCC) and recognised by all major Irish and European accreditation organisations.



Outstanding education for those wishing to have a career in counselling and psychotherapy.



Integrative, person-centred approach to counselling and psychotherapy.



Professional delivery of theory, skills competencies and research by a highly experienced and committed faculty.



Individualised and ongoing student support provided, throughout the course, in relation to all aspects of the training programme.



Fully supported clinical placements and supervision, meeting best practice guidelines.



Respectful of diversity, inclusion and equality.



Graduates of the MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy are eligible to apply for the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP) which entitles them to clinically practice in most European countries.



Accreditation

The MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy is recognised by all of the main psychotherapy accrediting organisations in Ireland: The Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), The Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP) and the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). The MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy is also recognised by the European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP) and European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy (EAIP), as having reached its required standards.



European Certificate of Psychotherapy

Turning Point™ Institute is an accredited member of the European Association of Psychotherapy Training Institutes (EAPTI). Graduates of the MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy are eligible to apply for the European Certificate of Psychotherapy which entitles them to clinically practice in most European countries.

The MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy comprises of 5 interweaving component parts:



Integrative Approach

Skills Development

Self-Reflection

Clinical Practice

Research

Training Weekends



The MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy is delivered in-person at Turning Point™ Institute, 23 Herbert Street, Dublin 2. It runs over four academic years, incorporating 640 hours approx. of structured contact time. Lectures and experiential group learning takes place across three-day weekends, from September – June.



Modules

The MSc modules total 100 credits.

Progression from year to year is dependent on students meeting the requirements set for each module, including the clinical requirements in year 3 and 4.

Level 8 Honours Degree (at least a 2.2 or equivalent)

Application Process will commence in January 2025

To Register your interest please email admin@tpti.ie

Assessment is based on attendance, course work and clinical requirements and includes written work and skills development. There is no formal written examination. Each student in training is considered as an individual on an individual journey. Students are assessed each year and progress on from year to year only when they have met all the requirements to date, including the clinical requirements. An external examiner is involved in assessment for all years. An appeals procedure operates.

4 Years – Part-time at Weekends

Location: 23 Herbert Street, Dublin 2 D02 HD68

There is a non-refundable application fee of €150.


For RPL students who are short-listed to the second round of selection there is an additional non-refundable fee of €150.


A non-refundable deposit of €2,000 must be paid on acceptance of a place on the course. The balance of fees must be paid in full before commencement of the first weekend of the course year. A separate annual registration fee of €250 plus vat is payable to UCC.


The fee for Year 1 2019/20 is €6,600 (this does not include the fee for registration). Fees for Years 2, 3 & 4 are available on request.


Fees may increase from year to year.


The course is eligible for tax relief under section 473A, Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997. For further information contact your Regional Revenue Office or visit the Revenue's website www.revenue.ie.

Commencing October 2025