The Cross Border Centre of Excellence in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy is a first-of-its-kind specialist training hub designed specifically for practitioners across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
There is a growing, unmet demand for qualified psychosexual and relationship therapists across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This programme directly addresses that gap.
It is not a replication of an England-based model, it is a bespoke, contextually grounded training, designed specifically for the realities of practice across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Based outside Belfast, this Centre of Excellence brings together:
A Safe Space to be Me is a recognised training provider in Northern Ireland, delivering professional training for nearly a decade, and an approved provider with the NCPS, giving this programme a strong and trusted foundation within the local and cross-border professional community.
Our Centre of Excellence isbased just outside Belfast, offering an accessible and financially viableoption for practitioners across the island.
Compared to training in England:
This means practitioners travelling from across the island can access high-quality specialist training without the financial burden typically associated with cross-border study.
Choosing the right path for your specialist development is about finding a balance between rigorous clinical standards and a deep understanding of the environment in which you practice. This Diploma is more than just a training course; it is a carefully crafted experience that merges the world-class expertise of CICS with the regional heart of A Safe Space to be Me.
These are the six pillars that define our commitment to your growth as a practitioner in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland:
This is more than a training course; it is a strategic collaboration. By combining:
This programme offers a level of credibility, trust, and regional relevance that is unmatched by other providers.
We believe that effective therapy cannot exist in a vacuum. To ensure your training is as relevant as it is rigorous, this Diploma has been thoughtfully adapted to honor the unique landscape of your practice. Our curriculum deeply reflects:
Our course is deeply rooted in a pluralistic framework, built upon the fundamental recognition that no single therapeutic approach can ever fit the diverse needs of every client. As a student, you will be trained to work with fluidity across multiple evidence-based models, allowing you to respond authentically to the unique values and personal preferences of those you support.
By integrating a sophisticated bio-psycho-social understanding into your daily practice, you will graduate with far more than just academic knowledge; you will possess the clinical confidence and professional adaptability required to thrive in modern practice.
Our learning model is built with the busy practitioner in mind. We’ve carefully designed the schedule to ensure your specialist training feels like a supportive extension of your work, rather than a competing demand.
Course time is set out as follows:
This curriculum invites you to deepen your clinical lens and develop specialist competence in the vital, contemporary issues facing clients in 2026 and beyond, including:
We are currently working towards professional body accreditation with a member of the Partnership of Counselling and Psychotherapy Bodies (PCPB). The course is designed to meet required SCoPEd framework standards, positioning you for:
This is an advanced, specialist qualification designed for:
Our next intake is is January 2027. There is currently a waiting list for this intake, and places are limited due to the experiential and clinical nature of the training.
Early application is stronly recommended.
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