Master’s Level 9 Degree in Integrative
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
Equipping learners and practising therapists with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies
to meet the therapeutic needs of children and adolescents
*Validated by QQI
Award: QQI Master of Arts in Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
- Start Date: September 2025
Duration: 2 Years
Language requirement:Â If English is your second language you are required to submit an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) cert at Level 6.5, or equivalent. For more information please click HERE
- Course Fees:
- First Year Fees: €4,350
- Second Year Fees: €4,350
Introduction
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy is a specialised area of practice. This Master’s programme will equip learners with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to meet the therapeutic needs of children and adolescents.
With a strong focus on excellence in clinical practice, learners are fully supported in making the transition from being a practising therapist with adults to clinical work with children and adolescents. A safe, nurturing environment is fostered through established links with an on-site placement centre.
Who Should Apply
This 2 year programme will be of interest to practising counsellors and psychotherapists and play therapists who wish to extend their existing qualification in counselling and psychotherapy to Master’s level and work with children and adolescents.
Entry Routes
- If English is your second language you are required to submit an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) cert at Level 6.5, or equivalent. For more information please click HERE
- An honours degree, Level 8 on The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), in counselling and psychotherapy, or equivalent.
OR
- An honours degree, Level 8 on the NFQ, plus a professional diploma in counselling and psychotherapy that meets with IACP/IAHIP course
recognition standards (or equivalent). The diploma must have counselling and psychotherapy at its core.
Learners will be invited to an interview with faculty as part of the application process.
Minimum Technological Requirements
For both the fully online and for the blended learning programme, you will need to have:
- Appropriate broadband to be able to upload and download;
- A desktop computer or laptop that is capable of using zoom;
- A webcam and microphone;
- A web browser; and
- Word processing package
Dates
- Starting: TBC
- The programme is facilitated through monthly three block days (usually Friday evening, all day Saturday and all day Sunday)
Overview
Delivery
The MA in Child and Adolescent Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy is delivered using blended learning. This consists of a rotational module, where learners attend onsite classes and online classes. We do not utilise hybrid approaches, therefore onsite classes are integral to the programme.
Student Benefits & Support
as they extend the scope of their practice to work with children and adolescents.
Placement
100 hours of client work must be completed as part of this programme. Approx. 50 hours should be with children aged 6-11 and 50 should be with adolescents aged 12-17. A ratio of 60:40 is also allowable if a learner has a preference for working with one age group over the other.
Clinical hours must be completed in an approved setting, after completion of an assessment of readiness to practice with younger clients.
Learners are required to be in on-going clinical supervision, at a ratio of 1 hour of supervision to every 5 hours of clinical work regardless of accreditation status. Supervisors for this programme must be qualified, accredited therapists and supervisors with one of the main professional bodies in Ireland (i.e. IACP/IAHIP/BACP/IAPTP/APPI/FTAI). In addition, they must be experienced in supervision of clinical work with minors.
Assessment
assessments, case studies and process recordings, written assignments, essays and a research portfolio.
Validation & Accreditation of Award
This Master’s is at Level 9 on the NFQ, validated by QQI.
Credits
Programme Lecturers
Lecturers on this programme include:
- Programme Leader: Gayle Doyle
- Lecturer: Dr. Linda Finnegan
- Lecturer: Dr. Grainne Ward
Protection for Enrolled Learners
Programme Structure
The programme contains nine mandatory modules over the duration of two years.
Psychotherapy with Children & Adolescents
Child & Adolescent Development
CBT with Children & Adolescents
Therapeutic Use of Play, Creative Media & Expressive Arts
Clinical Skills for Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
Trauma Informed Therapy with Children and Adolescents
Clinical Practice & Development
Advanced Research Methods
Research Portfolio
Overall Programme Fees
(Inclusive of QQI registration fee of €200)
- Application Fees: €100 (non – refundable)
- Year One Fees: €4,350*
- Year Two Fees: €4,350
*Following successful interview a deposit of €1,305 is required to secure your place.
Year One: Payment Options
(1) Pay in Full before Start of Course
Deposit
Balance of Fees
Total
(2) Payment Plan Options Available (administration fee incurred*)
- Flexible Payment Options Available.
Please Contact the IICP office to find out more!
Extra Costs
- Except where stated, course fees cover tuition only. Learners on this programme must also complete clinical work and engage an individual supervisor for this work. Supervision fees are negotiable between learners and individual supervisors.
- An additional cost of the programme is student professional indemnity insurance, which ranges from €90-160 per annum. Learners who are IACP student/pre-accredited/accredited can avail of the IACP discount scheme.
- Please note that the MA fee structure has been designed to facilitate stage payments by students. Any application to exit with a lesser award (such as a PGDip) can only be granted where the full award fees (together with any applicable administration fee) have been paid.
Getting Started
Applications to this course are done online using the link below. If you have any queries, schedule a meeting with Dr Anna Attwood, Admissions Lead at IICP.
If you have any questions about the admissions process: the application, interview or entry requirements please schedule a meeting, and we can talk about it. https://scheduler.zoom.us/
If this is a general enquiry about our courses: please schedule an appointment with Sabrina Behan, Registry & Admissions Administrator:Â https://
Thank you! We are looking forward to speaking to you about IICP.
Simply click the below button to be brought to our online application process. When prompted, please select ‘Validated & Accredited Courses’, then select ‘MAC&A2025 in Integrative Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy – 2025 – First Year’ option and complete the form.
Closing date: 31st July 2025
If you have any trouble at any stage of the application please click here to get in touch and we will be happy to help.
Why choose this Programme?
Ideal for anyone looking to pursue a career in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy.
Competitively priced programme fees with payment plans available.
- QQI validated, ensuring the highest quality content and delivery.
Exceptionally high levels of student support, ensuring that learners are continually guided and supported.