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Diploma in Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy
Delivered via Blended Learning


Diploma in Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy
Delivered via Blended Learning
Adolescent Psychotherapy is an expanding and specialist area of practice. In ensuring principles of best practices when working with this client group, therapists need to possess the appropriate knowledge, skills and competencies in order to ensure they are working ethically, professionally and effectively.
This Diploma In Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy has been developed in response to the ever growing demand for competent and appropriately trained adolescent counsellors and psychotherapists. The diploma addresses and incorporates the core competencies for working therapeutically with adolescents as set out in IACP’s “Standards for Working with Under 18’s” document.
This course is CPD recognised and approved by The Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy and awarded 143 IACP CPD Points.
Delivered by a team of highly experienced and accredited therapists who have expertise in Adolescent Psychotherapy. This programme will be delivered through a Blended Learning format.
Learning Outcomes
Students Will:
- Become proficient in working integratively with adolescents in a manner appropriate to their level of need, ability, developmental level and social context.
- Acquire a clear understanding and appreciation of the legal and ethical issues specific to adolescent psychotherapy.
- Examine and evaluate theories of adolescent development across all developmental domains.
- Become cognisant and competent in implementing a systemic approach to adolescent psychotherapy, facilitating the building of a therapeutic alliance with both adolescent and parents.
- Understand and appreciate the complex nature of developmental trauma and associated defence mechanisms in the adolescent years and the importance of utilising a bottom up approach in therapy.
- Gain a sound understanding and proficiency in utilising creative mediums with adolescent clients.
- Acquire in-depth knowledge and develop the necessary skills to effectively utilise a range of empirically validated psychotherapy modalities in an integrative manner.
Programme Modules & Timetable
February 2026 to May 2027
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Course Orientation
Thursday 05th February 2026.
7:30pm – 9:30pm on ZoomFacilitator: Liz Quish – Programme Director
Adolescent Psychosocial Development
Saturday 07th February 2026,
Sunday 08th February 2026.
10am – 5pm on ZoomFacilitator: Dr. Alvina Grosu
Integration of Psychosocial Theories
Saturday 07th March 2026.
10am – 5pm on Zoom.Facilitator: Dr. Alvina Grosu
Parenting Theories & Approaches
Saturday 11th April 2026.
10am – 5pm on Zoom.Facilitator: Dr. Alvina Grosu
Therapeutic Needs Assessment
Saturday 09th May 2026.
10am – 5pm on Zoom.Facilitator: Dr. Alvina Grosu
Case Conceptualisation
Sunday 10th May 2026.
10am – 5pm on Zoom.Facilitator: Dr. Alvina Grosu
Theoretical Review & Case Studies
Saturday 23rd May 2026.
10am – 5pm on Zoom.Facilitator: Dr. Alvina Grosu
Legal Issues in Adolescent Psychotherapy
Saturday 13th June 2026.
10am – 5pm on Zoom.Facilitator: Margaret O’Brien
Parental Work
Saturday 27th June 2026 (Group 1),
Sunday 28th June 2026 (Group 2).
10am – 5pm at The Greenane Centre, E34 CX13
Facilitator: Anna Coonan
Tutorial
Tuesday 07th July 2026 (Group 1),
or
Wednesday 08th July 2026 (Group 2).7:30pm – 9:30 on Zoom.
Facilitator: Liz Quish – Programme Director
Participants are expected to attend an online tutorial on Zoom.
You will be assigned to either Group 1 or Group 2 on registration.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Saturday 25th July 2026,
Sunday 26th July 2026.
10am – 5pm on Zoom.Facilitator: Beverley Cummins
Motivational Interviewing
Saturday 05th September 2026,
Sunday 06th September 2026.
10am – 5pm on Zoom.Facilitator: Brian Foley – MI Ireland
Trauma
Saturday 17th October 2026,
Sunday 18th October 2026,
Saturday 07th November 2026,
Sunday 08th November 2026.10am – 5pm on Zoom.
Facilitator: Patricia Allen-Garrett
Suicide & Self Harming Behaviours
Saturday 12th December 2026.
10am – 5pm on Zoom.Facilitator: Liz Quish
Eating Disorders in Adolescent Populations
Saturday 23rd January 2027,
Sunday 24th January 2027.
10am – 5pm on Zoom.Facilitator: Fierna Kennedy
Therapeutic Art Theory
Saturday 20th February 2027 (Group 1),
Sunday 21st February 2027 (Group 2).
10am – 5pm on Zoom.Facilitator: Joanne O’Dwyer
Therapeutic Art Practical
Saturday 13th March 2027 (Group 1),
Sunday 14th March 2027 (Group 2).10am – 5pm at The Greenane Centre, E34 CX13.
Facilitator: Joanne O’Dwyer
Sand Tray Theory
Saturday 03rd April 2027.
10am – 5pm on Zoom.Facilitator: Elaine Fagan
Sand Tray Stories Practical
Thursday 15th April 2027 (Group 1),
Friday 16th April 2027 (Group 2).
Friday 23rd April 2027 (Group 3).10am – 5pm at The Greenane Centre, E34 CX13.
Facilitator: Liz Quish
Programme Closing – Group Process
Tuesday 04th May 2027.
7:30pm – 9:30pm on Zoom.Facilitator: Liz Quish – Programme Director
Programme Fee & Registration
Full Fee: €2,650
€550 due on registration
€300 monthly for the following 7 months, automatically debited to payment card.
Entry Requirement
This CPD Diploma is open to practitioners who have completed or are currently undertaking a Degree or Diploma in Counselling/ Psychotherapy.
This programme may also be of interest to Play Therapists, Art Therapists, Drama and Music Therapists who have appropriate experience and accreditation and are seeking to expand their skill set to work therapeutically with Adolescents.
Clinical Practice
Participants much complete 35 hours of one-to-one client work with adolescents. Participants must also complete 7 hours of one-to-one clinical supervision with an accredited supervisor who has expertise in working therapeutically with adolescent clients.
Teaching Method
This Programme will be delivered through a blended learning format with 3 days facilitated through class-based learning at The Greenane Centre, Tipperary, and the remaining modules delivered via Zoom.
Assessment
- 2 Reflective Learning Journals (1500 words each)
- Book Review (1500 words)
- Supervisors Report
Terms & Conditions:
Please read our Terms and Conditions document carefully. You will be required to indicate your consent on the programme application form.
Testimonials
Previous Participant Feedback
I found the course very interesting, insightful and practical and it covered every aspect of working with adolescents. I really enjoyed the course and all the tutors were excellent in their field. I have already recommended this course to colleagues.
Thank you so much for a great learning experience. It has exceeded my expectations and sparked my curiosity around future learning also. Communication, support and structure was excellent.
This course was excellent and provided a grounding and framework in which to work with teens. I have felt very held and supported as I did this course which give me the confidence to do counselling work with adolescents. I would recommend this course for anyone wishing to work with teens.
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Each lecturer brought so much of their experience to their module. It was very well organised and structured. I would highly recommend studying with the Greenane Centre.
I very much enjoyed the course. It was very comprehensive and each lesson was timely delivered for maximum benefit as we progressed towards the client work module. The course managers were always on hand to help with any questions. The in-person modules were a pleasure, not least because the setting is so beautiful. All-in-all, it was a very positive experience.
Loved it, has really helped my practice and I continuously refer back to materials. Highly recommend this course.
I found the course amazing my only take away would be maybe a face to face orientation to meet everyone in person at the beginning of the course as I found the in person day so beneficial and lovely.
I am delighted to have completed my Diploma in Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy with the Greenane Centre. It was an enjoyable and informative experience delivered with care and integrity by all involved. I have learnt so much about myself personally and professionally which has been transformative. I now feel more equipped and ethically grounded to support adolescents through their therapeutic journeys. Overall, I found the course great and I’d highly recommend to other professionals. Thank you to all involved and to Liz and Paul for everything.
Excellent. I would highly recommend the course.
Absolutely fantastic course, excellent teaching and practical reflection and equipping.
This was a very informative and relevant course which I feel has really equipped me for working therapeutically with adolescent clients. The workshops on how to work creatively with young clients, were a highlight of the year for me. The team at the Grenane Centre was very professional and thorough in providing this course as well as being very approachable and supportive. I have recommended this course to many of my colleagues already and I wouldn’t hesitate to undertake any other trainings with Greenane.
I enjoyed this course so much as it has given me so much knowledge and insight into working with Adolescents.
The course provided me with a comprehensive education on adolescent psychotherapy. The blended approach afforded me the opportunity to partake in the course.
An amazing experience with fantastic supports right through both from facilitators and Liz & Paul. A very relaxed, warm welcoming and contained experience, thank you for everything and I hope to see you again in the future.
Have Additional Questions?
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