Accredited Supervisor membership of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) is a distinguished recognition for professionals who provide supervision to counselors and psychotherapists.
This membership signifies adherence to the highest standards of training, ethical practice, and professional development. Accredited Supervisors play a vital role in fostering growth and maintaining quality within the field, ensuring that practitioners receive the guidance and support needed to deliver effective and ethical care to their clients.
(i) have completed a Supervision training course that meets the IACP Criteria & Guidelines for Supervision Training Courses or hold current IAHIP accreditation as a Supervisor (first awarded prior to January 2025). For Non-IACP Accredited Supervision course, please see the main themes below.
(ii) be an accredited IACP member for a minimum of 5 years and have been in continuous supervised practice since accreditation.
(iii) have fully paid the annual subscription for Accredited Members before application.
(iv) accept and work within IACP’s Code of Ethics and Practice for Supervisors.
(v) provide clear evidence of details as requested on the application form.
To begin Application for IACP Supervisor Accreditation click the Apply Now button on this page. Once the processing fee (non refundable) is paid you will receive a formal application via email
Each application form must be accompanied by:
(i) The relevant administration fee payment.
(ii) Relevant certification.
(iii) Copy of an up to date Course Prospectus / Information booklet
(iv) A report from the applicant’s external Supervisor(s) during training
(i) Applications are processed by the IACP office.
(ii) An applicant whose material does not meet the criteria at this stage is informed by letter and given guidance about what additional information is required.
(iii) All applications for Supervisor Accreditation that do not meet criteria will be assessed by the Supervision Committee.
(iv) When approved- a confirmation email and a PDF version of the Certificate of Accreditation will be sent to you.
Once off application processing fee €155
Accredited Membership fee €309.00
+ Accredited Supervisor Membership status €136.00
Total Annual Membership fee €445.00