CICS is a trusted world-class provider of training in pluralistic psychotherapy, specialist psychosexual and relationship psychotherapy and clinical supervision.
Our courses are inclusive, accessible and rooted in a solid base of research focused psychotherapeutic practice. Whether you are beginning your career or expanding your practice, we provide a clear, supported pathway through every stage of professional development.
At CICS, we provide a complete training pathway, from foundation to advanced practice, designed to support your growth at every stage of your development as a therapist.
You can begin your therapy career with CICS by enrolling on our cutting-edge Diploma in Pluralistic Psychotherapy, based either in England or Northern Ireland. This course serves as both a stand-alone general counselling qualification and an entry route into our specialist Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy. From there, you can continue your professional journey with our Diploma in Clinical Supervision, explore advanced clinical themes through our Diploma in Compulsive Sexual Behaviour, and deepen your expertise with the Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Psychotherapy, which leads to UKCP Registration.
Julie Sale, CICS Director, introduces CICS and discusses 'What is sex therapy?'.
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CICS is led by Julie Sale, our Principal and a senior accredited psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and educator. With years of experience in psychosexual and relationship therapy, Julie has built CICS as a school rooted in warmth, inclusion, and accountability.
Her leadership ensures that our courses reflect current realities, anti-oppressive practice, inclusive clinical thinking and a deep respect for the therapeutic relationship.
Welcome to CICS and thank you for your interest in our courses. When I established CICS in 2016 I was determined to create a culture based on our guiding principles of inclusivity, relational warmth and uncompromising quality.
Everything we do at CICS models and reflects psychotherapeutic values. Everyone is welcome at CICS, and all perspectives and identities are respected, just as they are in the therapy room.
As a teaching team we hold authority without wielding power. We take our job of qualifying psychotherapists very seriously and we also like to share warmth and laughter with our learners. We are constantly updating our resources and ensuring they are accessible for all learning needs.
We are genuinely proud of what we have created in our school whilst never being complacent that we have no more to do or to learn. We love our job, and we care for our learning communities. We would be honoured for you to consider choosing us as your psychotherapy training provider
Julie
Julie Sale
Principal & Founder
The CICS Diploma in Pluralistic Psychotherapy – Qualification Pathway 1.
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Specialist training hub for practitioners across N.I. and R.O.I.
Become a researcher practitioner and deepen your clinical knowledge and skills.
Understanding the rich and unique supervisory therapy relationship.
Online Professional Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy.
Online Practitioner Certificate to work with couples & multiple partnered people.
Online course for working with clients who feel their sexual behaviour is out of control.
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