Expand+To join the BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies, applicants must meet the following requirements:

- be over 18 years of age

- complete and submit the application form
applicants are required to complete an intervi...

Hide-To join the BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies, applicants must meet the following requirements:

- be over 18 years of age

- complete and submit the application form
applicants are required to complete an interview process, which is designed to explore your reasons for taking the programme and to ensure that it is suitable for your needs. ICHAS is committed to ensuring that the programme you are on is right for you.

- Complete the Garda vetting procedure.

- English language proficiency certificates (e.g. IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent) if applicable. Learn more.

Under 23 Years
A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including English or Irish.

English Language
If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard. For further information please contact a member of the Admissions Team.

In response to the worldwide closure of English Language Test Centres arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, Griffith College is now accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. This is a temporary measure for our intakes up to and including February 2022.

Expand+Overview
BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is available on a part-time basis.

The course is highly interactive and it has been designed...

Hide-Overview
BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is available on a part-time basis.

The course is highly interactive and it has been designed specifically for those who want to become competent professional practitioners in counselling and addiction-related areas.

This course has been designed for individuals who wish to become competent professional practitioners in counselling related fields with a specific focus on addiction studies. The syllabus covers a diverse combination of theory and competence development. It centre’s on areas such as understanding mental health, the theoretical evolution of addiction, substance and non-substance addictions, addiction intervention and recovery approaches.

It is taught using a combination of classroom-based and skill-based learning that allows the learner to avail of blended learning to access classes in person or using on-line facilities to allow for a better work/life/study balance while equipping the learner with the confidence, skills, and competencies to work in the addiction area of Counselling & Psychotherapy. While much of the course can be accessed online, in certain modules, mainly Skills Based, attendance is a mandatory requirement.

Having a student-centred approach that offers mentoring and placement support is a cornerstone of this course. Therefore, during work-based learning, each student will be required to undertake 200 hours of Direct client work under strict Clinical Supervision arrangements.

All students are supported with Personal Development Modules in the early stages of the Programme and are required to engage in a minimum of 50 Hours of Personal Psychotherapeutic Experience (or equivalent) across the programme. PPE may commence from the Second Semester of Stage 2 of the programme and will continue until Programme Completion. In certain modules (mainly Skills Based) attendance is a mandatory requirement.

Why Study Counselling and Addiction Studies at Griffith College?
The BA (Hons) in Counselling and Addiction Studies has many features that make it one of the leading programmes of this type in Ireland.

Course Details
BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies
BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies (NFQ level 8) is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences (ICHAS) at Griffith College Dublin, http://ichas.ie and is available on a part-time or full-time basis over a four year period. This course is highly interactive and a leading academically based professional programme for those wishing to develop the skills and expertise necessary to become competent practising counsellors in the area of addiction studies.

Addiction affects all areas of our society at all levels and its effects on individuals, families and society, in general, can be devastating. Trained professionals are required as part of the National Strategy to help improve addiction services and support those who are striving towards recovery. The decision by Government to proceed with statutory regulation of counselling and psychotherapy will enhance future employment prospects for graduates.

The programme is taught using a combination of classroom based and blended learning techniques. This allows the learner to access classes in person or using on-line facilities. In certain modules, attendance may be a requirement.

Students will gain practical experience in all aspects of counselling which can later be applied both personally and professionally

Students will learn key life skills including the value of respect and genuineness, listening and understanding communication

Blended learning techniques allow the learner to access certain classes via on-line facilities

Small class sizes ensure that you get the one-on-one attention needed to perfect your counselling skills

Expand+Year 1 Modules
Study Skills for Higher Education
Theoretical Perspectives in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Essential Counselling & Psychotherapeutic Skills
Group Facilitation
Human Development across the Lifespan
Ethics & Professional Issue
Unde...

Hide-Year 1 Modules
Study Skills for Higher Education
Theoretical Perspectives in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Essential Counselling & Psychotherapeutic Skills
Group Facilitation
Human Development across the Lifespan
Ethics & Professional Issue
Understanding Mental Health
Introduction to Personal Development

Year 2 Modules
Core Competencies in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Cultural Issues in Professional Practice
Case Formulation
Psychosocial Assessment
Group Process
Theoretical Aspects of Addiction
Substance related Addictions
Personal Development & Self Caring Practices

Year 3 Modules
Research Approaches in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychosocial Intervention Modalities In Addiction
Mood, stress and Anxiety Related Disorders
Family Systems Theory & Psychotherapeutic Interventions
Theory/Practice Integration
Non-substance Related Addictions
Personal Psychotherapeutic Experiences 1
Psychopathology

Year 4 Modules
Trauma Informed Care in Addiction Practice
Contemporary Discourses in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Bio-physiological Aspects of Addiction
Applied Practice
Final Year Project
Personal Psychotherapeutic Experience 2
Bereavement, Loss and Grief
Elective

Expand+Progression
The programme is highly interactive and is designed for learners who wish to begin their educational and learning journey in the fields of Counselling and Psychotherapy specifically to work in addiction settings. It is specially designed...

Hide-Progression
The programme is highly interactive and is designed for learners who wish to begin their educational and learning journey in the fields of Counselling and Psychotherapy specifically to work in addiction settings. It is specially designed for those who aspire to develop professional’s competence to work with diverse and marginalised groups of people or individuals with complex needs.

The primary focus will be working with individuals and groups but also to prepare learners to contribute at community and policy levels as practitioners in their field. This programme is for those who wish to break down barriers of access to evidence-based intervention and create opportunities for high-quality treatment experiences for all who need them.

Graduates of this programme can be found working in the private and public statutory sector in organisations such as Tusla, HSE, Merchants Quay Project, Peter McVerry Trust, Irish Prison Service, Aiseiri, and other areas of addiction practice. Graduates have also found employment in community-based organisations, working with individuals, families, and communities affected by addiction as members of multi-disciplinary teams in health, settings within the private, community, and voluntary sectors.