NICF Presents An Approach to Addictions
Drugs are the scourge of our communities, yet alcohol remains as stubborn a problem as ever. This workshop takes a look at the approach to Addiction services in the community and in the Criminal Justice sector.
Embodied Psychotherapy CPD for Practitioners – Helen Farrell
Join us for a day of CPD in Belfast, introducing you to Integrative Embodied Psychotherapy. This day-long experiential workshop will offer you an opportunity to learn how to connect more deeply with your own body, and support clients to do the same.
NICF Presents The Drama Triangle
Join us for a warm, thought-provoking morning exploring the Drama Triangle, a simple and powerful model for understanding why we get pulled into the roles of Persecutor, Victim and Rescuer. Often without noticing, we slip into these roles with clients, colleagues, family and even ourselves.
In Conversation with Rosjke Hasseldine
Join Rosjke Hasseldine for an insightful Q&A exploring the Mother-Daughter Relationship
NICF Presents Beyond Recovery
Reflecting clients’ recovery journey through Belfast Recovery College with presenter Barbara Lewis-Banks
Enjoy Peace and Freedom: An Introduction to The Sedona Method
Yvonne Spence Enjoy Peace and Freedom: An Introduction to the Sedona Method Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2026 – and In-Person Event You are warmly invited to an IN-PERSON Sedona Method introductory retreat in Derry/Londonderry on 3rd and 4th October Workshop Times The workshop runs from 10 am – 5pm both days. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed […]
NICF Present Ethics in a Changing World
We invite supervisors and trainees to continue the conversation from June’s “The Way Forward for Supervisors” meeting.
The Healing Stage – A 3-Month Psychodrama Group for Personal and Collective Growth
Biggi Hofmann The Healing Stage – A 3-Month Psychodrama Group for Personal and Collective Growth Saturday 26th September; 24th October; and 21st November 2026 Transformation begins the moment our stories are seen, heard, and held. This personal therapy group offers a transformative 3-month journey of self-discovery and healing. In a nurturing, confidential environment, you’ll harness […]
Ecotherapy at the Autumn Equinox: A Guided Reset for Therapists – – Fresh Air Therapy
Fresh Air Therapy Ecotherapy at the Autumn Equinox: A Guided Reset for Therapists Wednesday 23rd September, 202610:00 am – 11:00 amHelen FarrellOnline About This Event Join Helen for this hour long reflective session to explore an ecotherapeutic approach to wellness. The Autumn Equinox is a time of balance. As Summer gives way to Autumn, the […]
Autumn Equinox Ecotherapy in the Forest – Fresh Air Therapy
Join Helen for an ecotherapy session in the forest to mark and celebrate the Autumn Equinox. We will gather for an hour and a half to connect with the energy of the Equinox – balance and transition.
NICF Presents Stay With You
Join us for a nourishing and healing morning to come back to yourself with greater compassion, love and acceptance by Niamh Quiery.
EVAWG Domestic Abuse/Domestic Violence Awareness Training
Thrive & Rise EVAWG Domestic Abuse/Domestic Violence Awareness Training Silverbirch Hotel & Business Centre, Omagh Date: Thursday 18th June 2026Time: 6.30pm (3hrs) What does this training include? Ending Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy Cultures, Attitudes and Beliefs which lead to gender-based violence Types of violence and abuse Signs of Violence and the Cycle of […]
NICF Presents Clinical Supervisors – The Way Forward
Mary has been invited by NICF to convene a meeting for supervisors who are interested in attending, including those with many years of practice, those recently qualified, and those considering training.
NICF Presents A Man’s Perspective on Coercive Control
This Workshop is aimed at all Practitioners, whether Supervisors, Counsellors or Students, who wish to learn more about this very important issue which may encounter within our practice.
Between Growth and Stillness – A Summer Psychodrama Retreat for Presence, Reflection and Integration
Through psychodrama psychotherapy within a transpersonal framework, you’ll experience a transformative blend of individual and group exploration in a safe, nurturing environment.
Online DDP PACE Training – HENOSIS Therapeutic Family Services
Louise Faulkner, founder of HENOSIS Therapeutic Family Services is facilitating Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) Online DDP PACE Training.
Institute of Embodied Psychotherapy – Northern Ireland Training
Foundations of Working with the Body (Module 1 of the Certificate programme)
Foundations of Working with the Body – Fresh Air Therapy
Fresh Air Therapy Foundations of Working with the Body Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th May, 2026 (Module 1 of our Certificate programme – Holywood, £255 (if booked before 28th March) Please contact Helen Farrell for more details and to express your interest: 07868 616374 or freshairtherapist@gmail.com
Solution Focused Brief Therapy – Training for Professionals in the Role of Helping
Enhance your therapeutic skills with our comprehensive training in Solution Focused Brief Therapy
NICF Presents Attachment in the Therapy Room: How clients move to earned security
Darren is an accredited counsellor, attachment-based psychotherapist, and lecturer and tutor in Attachment-Based Psychotherapy with Optima Health Services, as well as proud foster carer to two cheeky pre-teens.
Spring Conference 2026 – Supervisors Association of Ireland
The supervisor and the shared story: A creative exploration of narrative constructions.
NICF Presents “Wounded, Wonderful, and Worthy” by Biggi Hofmann
Join us for a playful and soulful workshop that celebrates the wholeness within our wounded selves.
Trauma Informed Network – One Small Thing
One Small Thing are hosting Trauma Informed Network meeting in Belfast, Thursday 05 March 2026.
Clearing and Renewal – Biggi Hofmann
This transformative one-day workshop is designed to align with the spiritual energy of February—a month of cleansing, intuition, and emerging light.
NICF Presents Dyadic Developmental Practice
In this workshop Louise will provide an overview of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), a model developed by Dan Hughes which is based on a theoretical understanding of attachment, intersubjective relationships, and the impact of developmental trauma.
Embodied Training in Northern Ireland – Fresh Air Therapy
This day-long experiential workshop will offer you an opportunity to learn how to connect more deeply with your own body, and support clients to do the same.
NICF Presents Counselling Matters
This Forum will be facilitated by the newly appointed NICF Chair to explore the current state of affairs in relation to the provision of counselling & psychotherapy in Northern Ireland.
Letting Go Into Peace and Acceptance: An introduction to the Sedona Method in Derry/Londonderry 8th – 9th November 2025
Have you ever felt stuck, unable to let go of hopelessness, fear, anger, frustration or other uncomfortable emotions?
NICF Presents What’s all This about Needing Supervision?
This Workshop is aimed at all Practitioners, whether Supervisors, Counsellors or Students, who wish to learn more about this very important part of our practice.
NICF Annual Conference & Workshop Day – Come As You Are
We invite our members and non-members to join us for our Annual NICF Conference 2025 at the Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim.
From Chaos To Clarity – Biggi Hofmann
3 Month Psychodrama Group for Personal and Social Change
Introduction to Integrative Embodied Psychotherapy – Fresh Air Therapy
Fresh Air Therapy are delighted to bring you news of their first day workshop taking place in Belfast later this year.
Complex Childhood Trauma Course 2025 – Zest For Life
Zest For Life Counselling & Training Services Complex Childhood Trauma Course 2025 Starting August 2025 This year Zest for Life will be delivering the course as a hybrid of both online and in person learning days. The course is designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills combined to form a comprehensive approach to […]
Connect & Flow: Shamanism & Psychodrama Infusion Workshop
Pathways to Deep Healing
Roots & Wings: Transforming Together – Annual Summer Retreat 2025
Roots & Wings is more than just a retreat; it’s a sacred space where deep personal growth meets collective healing.
NICF Presents Menopause in the Therapy Room
Menopause is a popular topic right now but seldom addressed within the context of the therapeutic relationship.
NICF Presents Comfort Without Contact
This Workshop aims to explore the topics of both trauma and addiction and the concept of the relationship between the two, albeit an often very toxic relationship.
NICF Presents Defining your Practitioner Identity
This workshop is aimed at counsellors and therapists who would like to define just who they are as a practitioner.
Working with Mother-Daughter Relationships – Rosjke Hasseldine
Cathy Green Counselling Service Working with Mother-Daughter Relationships, with Rosjke Hasseldine Saturday 8th March, 2025 Come and join us for an insightful in-person workshop where we will focus on navigating the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship. Rosjke Hasseldine, author of “The Mother-Daughter Puzzle” and creator of the Mother-Daughter Attachment® Model will share the knowledge and […]
NICF Presents Coercive Control / Psychoeducation
Saturday 15th February, 2025
Presenters: Helen Russell + Dympna Mc Keown
Sedona Method Workshop by Owen Donnelly
Northern Ireland Counselling Forum NICF Presents Sedona Method Workshop by Owen Donnelly Saturday 18th January, 2025 Often in the world of counselling we perceive our clients and/or ourselves to be ‘stuck’, especially with certain thoughts and feelings, ‘the Sedona Method is a unique, simple, powerful, easy-to-learn and easy to duplicate technique that shows you how […]
NICF Present a Workshop by YGAM
Ygam is an award-winning charity with a mission to prevent children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms through awareness raising, education and research.
Healing Through Action – Introduction to Psychodrama Psychotherapy
This 2hrs workshop invites you to join the world of psychodrama, and learn What It Is, Where It Comes From, and How It Works.
Hope 24 Conference – Lighthouse
Hope 24 will be dedicated to fostering a culture of learning, innovation and solidarity by empowering individuals and organisations to excel in their missions.
Mindfulness and how it can help counsellors both personally and professionally
During this workshop Mairead & Niall from New Dawn Health and Wellbeing, will discuss mindfulness, their own practice and how it has helped both personally and professionally.
Monthly Psychodrama Group – Biggi Hofmann
This experiential group is for anyone who would like to experience the spontaneity and creativity of working with action methods. It is a unique opportunity that offers a safe space to creatively explore yourself, relationships and aspects of your life within a closed group setting, using action methods, art, movement, and visualisation.
Belfast Recovery College – Official Book Launch
Belfast Recovery College are hosting the official launch of their book – Reflections On Our Journey in The Mac Theatre, Belfast on Wednesday 18th September 2024.
Ygam – Free Safeguarding Workshop for Northern Ireland
Ygam are running free online safeguarding workshops.
2024 National Counsellors’ Day Conference
National Counsellors’ Day 2024 National Counsellors’ Day Conference PCU will be presenting at the upcoming National Counsellors’ Day event on Saturday 29th June. This year’s theme is ’The cost of living crisis: The cost of NOT dying! Why All Therapists must get comfortable talking about money!’. The event is being held on Zoom and tickets […]
ASCERT Webinar – STEROIDS – Uncovering the Real Cost
ASCERT Webinar – STEROIDS – Uncovering the Real Cost Join us on Thursday 27th of June between 10am and 12:00noon to learn more about STEROIDS – Uncovering the Real Cost. Anabolic steroid use is growing in Northern Ireland. How much do you really know about the risks and potential harms? This webinar will explore health implications and harm reduction approaches […]