The 2026 course is starting on the 4th July 2026 – Applications are now OPEN!
This training introduces a range of interventions and approaches to facilitate therapy with young clients and with adults with whom talking therapy is not enough. We explore the use of creative mediums, non-directive approaches and focused intervention. This course is IACP CPD Approved for 66 CPD Points. It is also suitable CPD for therapists and counsellors accredited with different professional bodies.
Practical and creative responses are needed in one-to-one therapy with children, teenagers and adults whose lives have been affected by sexual violence. In this course the process of disclosure, appropriate responses, and practical and therapeutic interventions are explored. We address issues involved in working with clients of all ages who have experienced child sexual abuse themselves or are attempting to support a loved one (adult or child) who has been affected. Issues for children, adult survivors, family members, offenders, and professionals are considered. Thus, regardless of your client profiles, you will take away new skills, theoretical knowledge, and enhanced understanding.
This training introduces a range of interventions and approaches to facilitate therapy with young clients and with adults with whom talking therapy is not enough. We explore the use of creative mediums, non-directive approaches and focused intervention. A focus on skills development is maintained while a theoretical framework is built throughout the course to facilitate understanding and integration of course material.
This course is experientially based and we will utilise a range of teaching mediums including lectures, role-play, small and large group work, case studies, video, discussions, use of creative media and experiential work. Opportunities to discuss situations of concern will be provided. Online content will also provided for asynchronous learning (allow 12 hours for this).
This course is IACP CPD Approved for 66 CPD Points. It is also suitable CPD for therapists and counsellors accredited with different professional bodies.
This Certifiacte course will run on 4th – 6th July 2026 (Ballymore), 19th Sept (Online), 17th – 18th Oct (Ballymore), 20th – 21st Nov (Limerick), 22nd Jan 2027 (Ballymore).
Course Structure
This course runs over 9 full days. One of these days will be an online day incorporating supervision of live cases and case discussions. Full day sessions take place from 10am – 5pm. There will be morning and afternoon tea/coffee breaks and a one hour lunch break. For onsite training days, students may eat their packed lunch in the Centre or may choose to eat out locally.
This training is suitable for trainee and qualified psychotherapists, counsellors, expressive arts therapists, psychologists, play therapists, and other mental health and related professionals working within the range of psychotherapeutic modalities with clients of all ages and/or within child protective services.
This course is IACP CPD Approved for 66 CPD Points. It is also suitable CPD for therapists and counsellors accredited with different professional bodies.
Monique McEvoy, BA. Dance Movement Therapy, MA Creative Psychotherapy & Play Therapy, Diploma Creative Supervision, Post Graduate Diploma in Play Therapy. Monique is certified as an integrative psychotherapist, trainer and supervisor with the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy. She is fully accredited with IAPTP and IAHIP as a psychotherapist and supervisor.
Monique worked for the Cari foundation starting in 2015 as a psychotherapist in Limerick and progressed to take on the role as clinical therapy team leader and supervisor for the helpline and court accompaniment teams in Dublin until 2022.
Monique is passionate about her work and feels privileged as a therapist in journeying with children and their families as well as supporting professionals in expanding their horizon working therapeutically with children and families who have experienced sexual abuse.
CTC, Slievenagorta, Ballymore, Co Westmeath, N91 CC65
CTC, Stewart House, Lonsdale Road, National Technology Park, Plassey, Co. Limerick, V94 KN70
Case presentation and written report
The final day will focus on case presentations and a written report (1500 words) based on vignettes linked to each participant’s primary client group
Full attendance is required throughout the training
Payment Plans for Certificate in Responding Therapeutically to Child Sexual Abuse
The course fee is €1200. €50 is due at the application stage, this is included in the €1200 course fee. Each student is responsible for full payment of course fees, regardless of level of attendance. CTC offer three different payment options. Students must select their payment option when they accept their place, payment is due within two weeks of this. Places cannot be held without payment.
Option 1: €1200 Pay in Full
Option 2 – €1230 Pay in Four Instalments
Option 3 – €1250 – Pay in Seven Instalments
ALL MONTHLY INSTALMENT PLANS MUST BE PAID BY A STANDING ORDER.
Bank Account Details:
Name and Address: Permanent TSB, 131 O’Connell Street, Limerick, Ireland
Account Name: Children’s Therapy Centre
Sort Code: 99 07 23 Account Number: 86173408
Swift code: IPBSIE2D IBAN – IE49IPBS99072386173408
Terms and Conditions
€50 application fee and €350 deposit included in the initial payment are non-refundable. All fees are non-refundable within one month of the course dates. Prior to this, fees paid outside of the application fee and deposit are refundable.
Please complete the online application linked below.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Warmly,
Siobhán & Team CTC
