Cross-Border Centre of Excellence in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy

Based just outside Belfast, this Centre of Excellence is a historic collaboration designed to meet the growing need for specialist clinical sexology training within a local context. We bring together two pillars of professional excellence to provide a trusted foundation for the cross-border professional community:

• The Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS): Contributing long-established clinical authority and world-class specialist training expertise in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy.
• A Safe Space to be Me: Renowned as a forefront provider for ADHD and Mental Health provision, they are an established Northern Ireland training provider with nearly a decade of regional credibility and are an NCPS Approved Provider.

Strategically Located for Accessibility

Our Centre of Excellence offers an accessible and financially viable option for practitioners across Northern Ireland (N.I.) and the Republic of Ireland (R.O.I.).

We recognise that traveling for specialist training can be a significant undertaking. By establishing our hub just outside Belfast, we provide a high-quality alternative to training in England:

• Lower Travel and Accommodation Costs: Significantly reduced expenses for students traveling from both North and South.
• Reduced Cost of Living: A more affordable environment for your study weekends compared to major metropolitan hubs in the Republic and in England.
• Excellent Transport Links: Easily accessible routes that ensure practitioners from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland can access specialist training without the financial and logistical burdens typically associated with cross-border study.

A Partnership Grounded in Real-World Practice

This is more than a training initiative; it is a strategic collaboration that ensures your learning is as relevant as it is rigorous. By merging CICS’s clinical depth with A Safe Space to be Me’s regional reputation and NCPS accreditation, this programme offers a level of credibility and trust that is unmatched.

We invite you to join a community of practitioners who are not only gaining a qualification but are actively shaping the future of psychosexual and relationship therapy across both jurisdictions.