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Your website is often the first place potential clients visit, whether they’re referred by a GP, a friend, or find you online. It should feel warm, professional, and reassuring.

AER Marketing creates psychotherapy websites that help clients feel at ease while presenting your services clearly and ethically. We specialise in websites that are authentic, contemporary and built to grow your practice.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WEBSITES:
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Consultation Room to Rent in Dublin 18

Available to rent on a 4 or 8 hour block basis.

These spacious rooms measure 5m x 4.4m and are suitable for individual, couples, group, and play therapy.

Features include, storage for therapy items and ample free parking.

Our rooms are easily accessible via the M50 and the Green Luas line.

Contact Liz at 086 8440376 or mail@wellnessrooms.ie for further details and viewings. 

Ready to work confidently with couples?

This 5-day core training offers therapists a grounded, practical entry into relationship therapy — combining key relational theory with hands-on tools and experiential learning.

Led by Karen Murphy (MIACP), the course helps you build clarity, confidence, and competence in working with the complexity of intimate relationships.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand relationships through core frameworks — including differentiation, Gestalt and systemic models.

• Confidently assess couples using structured tools and pre-therapy processes.

• Facilitate meaningful change by addressing negative cycles, communication breakdowns, and emotional disconnection.

• Work effectively with common challenges such as affairs, sexual issues, parenting stress, and life transitions.

• Integrate family-of-origin and intergenerational patterns into your clinical understanding.

• Support diverse relationships — including non-monogamous, LGBTQ+, and intercultural couples.

• Navigate complex dynamics such as high conflict, trauma, and ethical dilemmas.

• Structure sessions clearly, from first contact through ongoing work and individual meetings.

• Use creative and experiential methods to deepen emotional insight and connection.

This training provides a steady, supported pathway into relational work — ideal for therapists curious about couples therapy or seeking to strengthen their clinical foundation.

Dates & Details

Next intake: January–March 2026
Format: Live on Zoom
Duration: 5 full days (live) + 6 on-demand learning modules
Trainer: Karen Murphy, MIACP
CPD: 32 IACP-approved hours (to be confirmed)
Bonus: 6-month free listing on the ICT Therapist Directory + 6-month access to the ICT Community

Learn more and book your place here: https://instituteofcouplestherapy.com/core-training

Touchstones for Authentic Living

Join us for a one-day, in-person retreat at The Sanctuary, an oasis of calm in a beautiful setting in Dublin city on Saturday 22 November from 10am to 5pm.

In a Circle of Trust® (and in life), the Courage & Renewal Touchstones as guiding principles that foster safe and welcoming spaces where individuals feel empowered to be their authentic selves. They encourage generous listening, inviting us to engage with one another deeply and wholeheartedly, with compassion, respect, courage, and love.

In this one-day, in-person retreat, facilitators Patricia Hallahan and Martina Breen invite a deeper exploration of the Circle of Trust® Touchstones:

1) When the going gets rough, turn to wonder. Turn from reaction and judgment to wonder and compassionate inquiry. Ask yourself, "I wonder why s/he feels / thinks this way?" or "I wonder what my reaction teaches me about myself?" Set aside judgment to listen to others - and to yourself- more deeply.

2) Attend your own inner teacher. We learn from others, of course. But as we explore poems, stories, questions and silence in a circle of trust, we have a special opportunity to learn from within. So pay close attention to your own reactions and responses, to your most important teacher.

Touchstones for Authentic Living is a unique gathering where we come together to nourish our minds, bodies, and souls. We believe that finding connection and building a supportive community is essential.

Throughout the day, you'll have the opportunity to engage in activities that promote self-awareness and personal growth. From interactive sessions to 'Clarity Triads' and opportunities for being in nature, we'll explore different ways to find wisdom in our everyday lives.

Whether you're seeking a break from your usual routine or simply looking to connect with like-minded individuals, this event offers a safe and welcoming space for all. Our aim is to create an atmosphere where you can reflect, rejuvenate and forge meaningful connections with others.

So mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with nourishment, connection, and the power of listening to our inner teacher.

'Each Touchstone alone is an admirable idea. You could devote a day to noticing how it shows in your life or work. You could mediatate on each for a week or a month. The magic and mystery ofthis collection of practices come from how they combine to catalyse trust' - Shelly Francis in The Courage Way

Your Facilitators

Patricia (Pádraigín) Hallahan, is a Dublin based coach, mentor, group facilitator and educator in personal development, spirituality, healthcare and development. Most of her career has been in international development working and living in Asia and in Africa. Patricia has 30 years’ experience in senior management positions in public and not-for-profit organizations such as Concern, Trócaire, The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland and St James’s Hospital, Dublin.

She retired as Director of Education, Research and Training at Our Lady’s Hospice, Dublin and now divides her work time between the Centre for Courage and Renewal, where she is a qualified facilitator, and the Sacred Art of Living Community where she is on the leadership team for the International Anamcara Apprenticeship Programme.

Patricia is one of seven sisters, a grandmother and enjoys singing with The People's College Choir and hill walking with Na Cnocadóirí.

Martina Breen is a Gestalt psychotherapist, supervisor, spiritual companion, and Certified Sage-ing Leader (CSL).

As part of her work as a psychotherapist and integrative health specialist, Martina facilitates programs on conscious living, aging, dying, and life writing.

Journaling and life writing have been integral to Martina’s personal healing journey and her professional practice. Using the Ira Progoff Method of journaling, she leads numerous life writing workshops.

Beyond her professional endeavours, she enjoys traveling, participating in ritual retreats worldwide, and cherishing time with her four sons and six grandchildren.

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Overview
Monthly online and in-person training

Commences: Tuesday, 20 January 2026, from 9am to 10am (online)
Course finishes: Tuesday, 15 December 2026

In-person training:
Saturdays, Dunboyne Castle Hotel, 7 March and 10 October, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Training includes:
24 hours CPD, certificate, notes, resources, refreshments

Cost: €250

As more and more therapists and mental health professionals learn about interpersonal neurobiology and contemplative practices, there is an increasing desire to translate theoretical and philosophical principles into practical applications for use with clients. Yet many therapists struggle to incorporate mindfulness interventions effectively into their practice.

MIND is a 12-month training programme designed to enhance your practice as a mental health professional by integrating the latest findings from neurobiology, contemplative science, and evidence-based psychotherapy.

A wide range of psychological and interpersonal issues will be addressed, including attachment, emotion, trauma, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, and depression. The creative and experiential interventions offer a uniquely holistic, compassionate, and integrative approach to mental health and wellbeing.

MIND draws on a range of psychotherapeutic theories, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, narrative, polyvagal, havening, humanistic, existential, creative, and mindfulness-based approaches. The course focuses on the work of Richard Davidson, Allan Schore, Louis Cozolino, Janina Fisher, Stephen Porges, Sara Lazar, Daniel Siegel, Daniel Stern, Pat Ogden, Babette Rothschild, and Shauna Shapiro.

Topics Include:

• The neuroscience of meditation
• Foundations of Buddhist psychology and wisdom traditions
• Fundamentals of mindfulness
• Practical and clinical applications of mindfulness
• The neurobiology of feeling safe and the nervous system
• Bottom-up processing and affect regulation
• The brain throughout the lifespan
• Attunement, attachment, and the limbic system
• Self-directed neuroplasticity and healing
• Trauma-sensitive mindfulness
• Transpersonal and contemplative practice
• Neural integration and the social brain
• Relationships and regulation
• The neuroscience of compassion and kindness

PRACTICE

Meditation and class practice, including pro-social practices such as meditations on gratitude, generosity, compassion, acceptance, loving-kindness, and equanimity; as well as advanced techniques to help clients reframe, reconsolidate, and integrate new learning through mindfulness, self-compassion, and visualisation.

PROCESS

Inquiry, guided discovery, journaling, interpersonal dynamics, and creative processes using visual media.

REFLECTION

Reflective supervision on personal practice, case work, and discussion.

SEMINAR

Interactive, experiential, group-focused, and collaborative learning.

RESEARCH

Reading, reflection, and discussion on current research and the clinical integration of mindfulness into various practice settings. Monthly research emails provide updates on the latest findings in mindfulness, neuroscience, and contemplative practice.

INTEGRATION

Learn to incorporate simple, step-by-step guidance for practical mindfulness interventions to help your clients develop acceptance, self-regulation, and healing.

MIND | Contemplative Neuroscience Training guides participants in developing a regular mindfulness practice while integrating it into their therapeutic and clinical work. The process of a mindfulness-based approach to psychotherapy is facilitated through mindfulness practice, lectures, and skills within the context of personal, interpersonal, and group inquiry.

The training group learns to cultivate and deepen awareness as a primary psychotherapeutic and transformative tool. This programme explores the theory, research, and essential skills—especially mindfulness and self-compassion—necessary for deliberately cultivating wisdom and compassion in psychotherapy.

In-person training:
Saturdays, Dunboyne Castle Hotel, 7 March and 10 October, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Online training:
Tuesday mornings: 20 January, 24 February, 24 March, 21 April, 19 May, 16 June, 14 July, 18 August, 15 September, 20 October, 24 November, 15 December, from 9am to 10am

Training includes:
24 hours CPD, certificate, notes, resources, refreshments

Cost: €250

Course Trainer:
Gerry Cunningham, MIAHIP, MIACP

Booking: mindfulnessclinic.ie

Delivered at the Teach Bhríde, Tullow, Co. Carlow and online | Starts May 2026

The Certificate in Gestalt Clinical Supervision is more than a qualification - it is a transformative journey into a unique way of knowing, grounded in Gestalt epistemology. At the heart of this programme is an embodied, relational, and field-sensitive approach to supervision. Participants are invited into an educative process that honours lived experience, presence, dialogue, and the co-emerging field of every supervisory encounter.

This training is residential as it is designed for those who want to deepen their capacity to supervise with embodied awareness, creativity, and ethical sensitivity—while engaging in rigorous self-inquiry within a supportive, collaborative learning group over time.

This programme is designed for: Accredited psychotherapists and counsellors (minimum 4 years post-qualification). Those grounded in Gestalt, Humanistic, or Integrative approaches to therapy. Practitioners beginning their supervisory journey or experienced supervisors seeking to re-root their work in a deeper, more embodied relational model that attends to the kinetic-kinaesthetic-haptic ways of knowing.

The residential and group-based nature of the programme appeals to those who want to immerse themselves in an experiential, relationally rich learning environment.

More information can be found at: https://gestaltinstitute.ie/gestalt-supervision

Booking information:

kindmindireland@gmail.com

https://www.kindmindireland.com/

Beyond Body Challenges: Understanding Disordered Eating Behaviors in Pregnancy and Postpartum with Emma Murphy, MIACP

Monday November 17th at 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Irish Time - Takes Place Via Zoom with The Perinatal Mental Health Institute

Includes Certificate of Attendance, Access to Recorded Version and All Resources Mentioned in the Training - €20

Clients experiencing disordered eating during pregnancy and postpartum face significantly higher risk of worsening symptoms; not because they lack willpower, but because of complex biological triggers, hormonal fluctuations, identity shifts, and the challenging balance between normal weight changes as body based fears and anxieties. This 90-minute training provides evidence-based strategies and practical tools to help professionals supporting these clients deliver compassionate and informed care. You'll gain understanding of the specific challenges clients with eating struggles face, while also learning to distinguish between normal perinatal changes and behaviours requiring specialized intervention and support

What You'll Learn:

·       Understanding unique challenges of disordered eating during the perinatal period

·       Essential assessment skills and questions that build therapeutic relationships

·       Key personality traits common in adults with eating struggles

·       Critical differences between helpful and harmful nutritional support approaches

·       Why traditional behaviour change strategies often fail during pregnancy and postpartum

·       Biological and psychological triggers amplified during the perinatal period

·       Unconscious protective functions that eating behaviours serve

·       When and how to refer for specialized eating disorder treatment

·       Creating compassionate care frameworks that validate complexity without pathologizing normal changes

Emma Murphy, MIACP - Psychotherapist & Eating Disorder Specialist

Emma Murphy (@EatingFreely) is an esteemed psychotherapist with over 15 years of specialization in disordered eating and a member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Having worked in private practice for over 15 years, Emma has developed a deep understanding of the complexities involved in emotional eating and binge eating disorders (BED).

Her extensive experience working with individuals and groups across the entire spectrum of disordered eating led to the development of the Eating Freely™ Program, a structured, trauma-informed model of working with adults experiencing emotional eating and binge eating disorder. Emma is driven by a mission to increase awareness and understanding of the role of trauma in emotional eating and binge eating disorder, particularly among healthcare professionals and the public.

To learn more and register for this event: https://learn.perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com/2511murphyregistration

Check out other PMHI Trainings: https://perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com/livewebinars

For more information about The Perinatal Mental Health Institute: https://perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com

Have questions? Contact@perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com

Introduction to Perinatal Mental Health A Comprehensive Full-Day Training (7 CPD Credits)

Monday, December 1^st 2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Irish Time | Online via Zoom 

Cost: €99

Are you seeing clients within the transition to parenthood and are looking to expand your understanding of perinatal mental health? With the growing understanding of the importance of maternal mental health and distinct need for specialized perinatal care providers, this intensive training offers essential knowledge and practical skills to support parents during their transition to parenthood.

This evidence-based course is ideal for:

·       Mental health professionals expanding their practice

·       Healthcare providers working with new and expecting parents

·       Practitioners interested in specializing in perinatal care

·       Current perinatal professionals seeking to enhance their expertise

Key Learning Outcomes: Participants will develop comprehensive knowledge of:

·       The full scope of the perinatal period

·       The natural progression of matrescence

·       Detailed understanding of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)

·       Evidence-based screening tools and assessment methods

·       Partner mental health considerations

·       Risk factors and protective measures

·       Practical application through real-world case studies

Course Schedule:

·       9:00 - 10:30 AM: Introduction and Matrescence

·       10:45 - 12:30 PM: Perinatal Anxiety and Depression

·       1:30 - 3:00 PM: Perinatal Trauma, Mania, and Psychosis

·       3:15 - 5:00 PM: Special Considerations, Screening, and Case Studies (Includes morning and afternoon breaks, plus one-hour lunch break)

Course Features:

·       Limited to 20 participants for optimal learning

·       Interactive, discussion-based format

·       Internationally recognized 7 CPD credits

·       Approved by Postpartum Support International for PMH-C Ongoing Education

·       Certificate upon completion

About Your Instructor: Rebecca Reddin, Founder of The Perinatal Mental Health Institute, brings over a decade of specialized experience in perinatal mental health. As a PSI Chartered Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, Rebecca combines clinical expertise with engaging teaching methods to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based training. Her extensive experience includes both inpatient and private practice settings, as well as corporate training for Fortune 500 companies.

Registration and Information:

·       Course Registration: https://www.perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com/intro-course-information

·       Learn What Else We Have to Offer: perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com/home

Questions? Contact Rebecca directly at Rebecca@perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com

Soul work in nature 

“We as humans have the capacity to be moved by beauty. This aesthetic response can be profound and awaken the soul”; Paolo Knill.

I am inviting you to join me in celebrating nature and to experience nature’s healing presence over the 12 months of the Celtic Ogham Tree calendar:

November 2025 – October 2026. We will meet up once a month on a Saturday from 10am – 2pm to nourish our hearts connection to nature by spending time in the woodland exploring how nature can provide and heal. Nature has a way of giving us what we need at any given time.

The cost of these sessions is €60 (includes lunch and tea/coffee and biscuits). To secure a place I request payment for two months in advance. Over the 12 months it may not be possible to attend every month however it is important that there is a commitment to the group (as it is a small group) to attend as many as possible as this plays a big part in the therapeutic holding of the group.

Some feedback from those that have attended these workshops over the last 12 months:

“I had previously attended single day workshops and had enjoyed and felt refreshed by them.  But I was unsure about committing to 12 monthly sessions.  Within 2 months of starting, this workshop became an important part of my calendar for myself.  It isn’t therapy but it is therapeutic.  It is food for the soul and the self, followed by delicious (also included) food for the body.” 

“Madeleine introduces the participants to the beauty of the natural world and holds them in their journey of exploration.  If you are thinking or searching for a space to give yourself time to hear your soul speak, then this monthly commitment to follow the Celtic calendar through nature is the answer!”

“Joining a group of like-minded people who are supported and facilitated by Madeline, in a respectful safe way, to use nature to hear what your soul needs. Give yourself the gift of being immersed in nature, whatever the weather, following a well thought out and structured programme, where you will find yourself meeting your emotions in the beauty and simplicity of nature. You may also find your soul is always there, waiting, and free.”

“Soulwork in nature is a gift to myself that is becoming richer and more nourishing as we journey through the seasons in beautiful woodlands, thanks to the deepening bonds between this wonderful group of people and Madeleine who holds us all so safely and tenderly along with mother nature".

‘There must be some among us with whom we can sit down and weep and still be counted as warriors’ (Adrienne Rich)

Please message me if you are interested in attending over the 12 months or if you would like any further information:

Venue: Near Rathdrum, Co.Wicklow
Madeleine Grant
Mob: 0872981642.
Email: wicklowcreativeartstherapy@gmail.com
Website: https://www.wicklowplayandcreativeartstherapy.com/