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Thinking about starting therapy, but not sure where to begin? 👋

If you’ve been searching for a therapist in Ireland, you’ve probably come across terms like CBT and Person-Centred Therapy, and wondered what they actually mean in practice.

We’ve put together a plain-English guide to help make sense of both:

🔵 CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is structured and practical. You’ll work with a therapist to identify unhelpful thought patterns and build real tools to manage them. Great for anxiety, panic, OCD, phobias, and depression.

🟢 Person-Centred Therapy is more open-ended and relational. There’s no agenda or homework, just a warm, non-judgmental space to explore what’s going on for you. Particularly helpful for grief, identity, low self-worth, and relationship difficulties.

Neither one is better. It really comes down to what you need, and what kind of experience feels right for you.

The article also includes guidance for therapists and students considering which approach to train in, including information on PCI College’s MSc in CBT and CPD options.

Have a read and feel free to share with anyone who might find it useful 👇

🔗https://www.pcicollege.ie/?post_type=news&p=40847

Burnout doesn't always announce itself.

Sometimes it just looks like getting through the day on empty and wondering when you started to feel so disconnected from everything.

If work has been taking a toll on your mental health, you don't have to figure it out alone.

We offer affordable counselling across Ireland in person and online, with sessions from just €10.

No long waiting lists. No fixed session limits. Just support when you need it.

Contact Us:

0818 555 450
[email protected]

https://www.pcicollege.ie/counselling-service/

Are you looking to broaden your training to better support the diverse clients who sit across from you? 🏳️‍🌈

GSRD: Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity is present in therapy rooms every day.

Our GSRD: An Introduction for Therapists is a 2-day online CPD course starting 20 June 2026.

In a spirit of curiosity and openness, you will:

✦ Build your GSRD vocabulary and knowledge
✦ Explore your own values and assumptions
✦ Learn best practice when working with GSRD clients
✦ Reflect in a safe, supportive peer environment

This course welcomes practitioners at all levels of experience. You don't need to have all the answers, just the willingness to explore.

Visit our website to book today!

https://www.pcicollege.ie/course/gender-sexual-relationship-diversity-gsrd-an-introduction-for-therapists/

PCI graduate Barbara Fiori, winner of the 2025 Martin Kitterick Award, features on the newest episode of Therapists Talk Therapy.

Barbara has also been awarded the IACP Undergraduate Research Excellence Award for her research on bilingual trainee counsellors providing therapy in English as a second language.

We couldn't be prouder 🏆

Barbara's work is a valuable contribution to the therapy literature and makes for a fascinating listen.

Tune in to hear more about her research, its findings, and why it matters not only for multilingual therapists but for all therapists working with clients whose first language differs from their own.

Listen to Therapists Talk Therapy via the link in our story or wherever you get your podcasts.

Do you find yourself constantly checking notifications, scrolling without thinking, or struggling to switch off at the end of the day?

Our digital lives keep us connected, but too much screen time and constant stimulation can affect concentration, sleep, mood, and overall wellbeing.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, support is available. Our low-cost counselling service provides a confidential space to talk through what's going on and find practical ways to improve your wellbeing.

📞 Call 0818 555 450 to speak with one of our professionals and learn how we can support you.

Loneliness is becoming one of the biggest mental health challenges of our time.

Even in a world where we’re constantly connected, many people still feel isolated, unheard, or disconnected from meaningful relationships. Young adults and older adults are particularly affected, often experiencing low mood, emotional exhaustion, and difficulty maintaining connection with others.

You do not have to navigate it alone. PCI College provides low cost counselling and professional support in a safe, confidential space.

📞 Call 0818 555 450 to speak with one of our professionals and learn how we can support you with low cost cousnelling

Upskill in Child & Adolescent Counselling.

Are you looking to broaden your practice to work with young people? We are proud to highlight the Listen Up! Professional Certificate, delivered in partnership with The Listen Project and supported by the HSE.

This is a fully funded opportunity to gain 50 hours of paid clinical placement, receive expert supervision, and fast-track your future studies.

Completion of this course grants you an exemption from the first module of the PCI MSc programme, should you choose to progress your academic journey with us.

Limited places available. Apply by 2nd June 2026 at this link

https://lnkd.in/d5656yMA
or at www.sphere17.ie

Are rising rents, mortgage pressure and everyday living costs starting to take a toll on your mental wellbeing?

Even people who are working full time are experiencing ongoing financial stress and uncertainty right now, and it can impact far more than just your bank account.

You might notice:
• Anxiety or constant worry
• Difficulty sleeping
• Stress or conflict in relationships around money
• Feelings of shame or failure, despite working hard

You do not have to carry that pressure alone.

If the cost of counselling has been holding you back from reaching out, we provide low cost counselling services to help make support more accessible.

Call 0818 555 450 to speak with one of our professionals about how we can support you