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Live Webinar | One Day Training
Introduction to Couples Therapy
with Karen Murphy
Friday, 19th September 2025
10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Live and Recorded
4.5 CPD Hours
€69
BONUS WHEN YOU BOOK
Book your place now and receive 3 months’ free access to our popular recorded webinar:
Getting off to a Strong Start with Couples (normally €25).
Perfect for therapists wanting step-by-step guidance on beginning work with couples—from intake to first session.
Available for a limited time only.
A Practical Intro to Couples Therapy
What You’ll Gain from This Training
Topics Covered
- Introduction to key models of couples therapy
- Overview of the integrative approach
- Causes of relational distress
- Differentiation and emotional regulation
- Individual vs couples therapy — core differences
- Therapist role and leadership in sessions
- Ethical considerations and assessment tools
- Navigating difficult or high-conflict presentations
Bonus: Free Recorded Webinar
When you book your place, you’ll get 3 months of free access to our popular recorded webinar: Getting off to a Strong Start with Couples
This is the perfect companion to your introduction to couples therapy — giving you step-by-step guidance on how to handle intake, structure first sessions, and set a strong foundation for the work ahead. (Normally €25 — included free for a limited time.)
Who It's For
This training is ideal for:
- Trainee therapists considering adding couples work to their practice
- Experienced practitioners who want a foundational understanding of couples therapy
- Therapists seeking a low-pressure way to explore whether this field is right for them
- Anyone looking for a clinically sound, supportive introduction to couples therapy
Available to Watch Live and/or Recorded
4.5 hours IACP Approved CPD
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”In couples therapy, you’re not working with two individuals—you’re working with the relationship between them.
Karen Murphy
Karen Murphy
Karen founded the Institute of Couples Therapy driven by her passion and commitment to this field. She dedicates herself to finding the most effective and relational ways to help couples find routes out of their difficulties. She has over a decades experience as a psychotherapist and is also an accredited supervisor.
Testimonials
What Fellow Therapists Say About ICT Training
Practical tools for couples therapy Invaluable, even if you never plan to work with couples. I recommend this course to every therapist I know. Great quality teaching materials Confidence to begin couples therapy Structured and ethical approach Warm, grounded, real teaching Deeper insight into relationship dynamics Safe and supportive learning environment No-pressure, adult-to-adult learning space Real-life examples and honest insight Clear framework for working with couples Blend of theory and practical application A brilliant foundation for those starting out, and for those already working with couples. Insightful, reflective, and deeply human Valuable even for individual work I now have the confidence to try couples counselling. Encouraging, accessible, and relatable Perfect for therapists at any stage Karen’s style is honest, humble and wise So much more than techniques—it’s a mindset Structured guidance for first sessions Ethics, safety, and clarity from the start Challenging, inspiring, and full of heart
Introduction to Couples Therapy
One Day Training on Zoom
19th September 2025
10am to 4pm
€69
Gain Access to
- 4.5 CPD Points
- Watch live and bring your questions
- Recorded to view in your own time
- Suitable for both trainees and experienced therapists
- Demystification of the process of Couples Therapy
- Exploration of the challenges of this work
- Interactive with space for questions
- 3-months free access to the Getting a Strong Start with Couples webinar.
CPD Accreditation
This training qualifies for 4.5 CPD hours and is fully approved by the
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).
Want to Explore More?
Check out our Couples Therapy CPD Hub for more live and recorded training options.
Ready to Start Your Couples Therapy Journey?
If you’ve been unsure about couples work or want to understand the fundamentals before diving in, this introduction to couples therapy will give you the clarity, structure, and confidence to take the next step.
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