Irish Forum
      for Counselling & Psychotherapy

The Irish Forum for Counselling and Psychotherapy consists of a group of counsellors, psychotherapists and analysts who meet in Camden, London to discuss their Irish identity, roots and culture and to explore how this affects them consciously and unconsciously in their clinical work in the UK.

Currently the Irish Forum for Counselling & Psychotherapy meets 6 times a year in Camden, North London. Members are counsellors, psychotherapists and analysts drawn from many areas of the profession. They are practitioners working in private practice as well as the NHS, covering a wide range of specialities and interests. The Forum enjoys a diverse membership, from retired colleagues who contribute to the depth of experience in the Forum, to trainees who find the interaction with more experienced colleagues supportive in their continuing professional development. It also maintains links with colleagues who have returned to work in Ireland or travelled to other parts of the world.

Meetings for the Irish Forum for Counselling & Psychotherapy are usually held on Saturday mornings, offering an oppportunity for an interesting and dynamic exchange of ideas. The shared experience of counsellors, psychotherapists and analysts working in the UK can provide help, support and information as well as an opportunity to meet other practioners. While the Forum is mainly a professional group it hosts social events, invites guest speakers and offers an opportunity for members to present papers to colleagues on issues of interest. An internal Members Directory is provided on joining.

The Irish Forum for Counselling and Psychotherapy is actively seeking new members and welcomes enquiries from counsellors, psychotherapists and analysts in the UK. If you, or any colleague, would be interested in joining, please have a look through this website. Futher information is contained on the FAQ page and you can download an application form from our 'contact details' page. Even if you are not joining the Forum at this time, all feedback to the website is welcomed.