Introduction to Couples Therapy
“Ever wonder why people show differently in a relationship, or when their partner is in the room?”
Curious about couples work but not sure where to begin? This one-day workshop is a warm, accessible introduction to couples therapy — ideal for therapists who want to understand how this work differs from individual therapy and what it really takes to be effective.
Couples therapy is a unique and challenging discipline, requiring therapists to think relationally, manage complex dynamics, and facilitate conversations that can feel deeply exposing for clients. If you’ve ever been curious about how couples therapy differs from individual work or what it takes to be effective in this field, this one-day training is the perfect starting point.
Whether you’re still in training or years into private practice, this workshop offers grounded guidance to help you understand what’s different about relationship work - and whether this is a path you want to explore further.
What You’ll Learn:
- An introduction to ICT’s integrative couples therapy framework, rooted in clinically proven models
- The core differences between individual and couples therapy
- Key models and frameworks used in relationship work
- How to begin thinking through a relationship lens
- Common dilemmas in couples therapy, and how to navigate them
- Real examples of what couples work looks like in practice
Training Details:
Introduction to Couples Therapy
with Karen Murphy
Date: Friday, 19th September 2025
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Format: Live & Recorded
CPD: 4.5 IACP-Approved CPD Hours
Price: €69
Bonus: Includes 3 months’ free access to our popular webinar Getting Off to a Strong Start with Couples (2 CPD hours, normally €25).
About the Trainer
Karen Murphy is the founder of the Institute of Couples Therapy and an IACP accredited psychotherapist and supervisor. With over a decade of clinical experience, Karen specialises in working with couples and training therapists in relational work. She brings warmth, clarity, and deep clinical insight to her teaching.
Register at: https://instituteofcouplestherapy.com/couples-therapy-cpd-hub/introduction-tocouples-therapy/
