12/01/2026
Happy New Year — I hope 2026 has begun well for you.
I wanted to share a brief professional update after a quieter period here. In November, I was delighted to receive Full Accreditation with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). This reflects my ongoing commitment to ethical, high-quality therapeutic practice and continued professional development.
Full IACP accreditation confirms that I meet rigorous standards in accredited training, supervised clinical experience, personal therapy, professional supervision, and Garda Vetting, and that I practise in line with the IACP Code of Ethics and Practice. It also means that therapy session fees may be eligible for reimbursement through many health insurance providers, subject to individual policy terms.
Alongside my clinical work, I am currently completing my Master’s in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy and Trauma Work at Queen’s University Belfast, due to conclude in September. This specialist programme focuses on CBT for depression, anxiety, and trauma-related difficulties and is delivered by internationally recognised clinicians and researchers.
While balancing postgraduate study with clinical practice, I have temporarily reduced my client workload. However, I expect to have limited availability for new clients from the end of March.
To enquire or book a session, please visit www.darraghfinlay.ie.
