Meet the Tutors of ICPPD’s Transformative Programmes

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Meet the Tutors of ICPPD’s Transformative Programmes

At the International College of Personal and Professional Development (ICPPD), our strength lies in the outstanding team of tutors and staff who bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to every programme we offer.

We believe that education is more than just acquiring knowledge—it’s about growth, transformation, and personal breakthroughs. At the heart of this journey lies in the dedication and expertise of its tutors. They aren’t just educators; they are mentors, guides, and catalysts for change.

We see the work of the therapist as healing, accompanying a client on journey of self-discovery. The work that holistic counsellors and psychotherapists are engaged with, is to facilitate the client’s tapestry as they journey home to wholeness.

Learners on the BA (Honours) in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy are on a journey, and the tutors are the guiding stars. Their dedication ensures that each learner graduates from the programme not only with the necessary knowledge and training but also with the confidence and inspiration to make an impact with their clients.

This is what we at ICPPD contract with our learners – that we will guide them by providing a learning environment where they can examine, explore and practice being in touch with their unique psyche, so that they will meet their core-selves in their future clients.

Experts in Counselling and Psychotherapy

ICPPD tutors come from diverse backgrounds in counselling and psychotherapy, blending clinical experience with academic rigour. They are not only passionate educators but are also experienced professionals in the field of counselling and psychotherapy. With years of experience in therapeutic practice and in academic settings, they bring a wealth of knowledge, ethical insight, and clinical expertise to their teaching.

Our tutors are active practitioners, supervisors, and researchers deeply engaged in their fields. This means that our learners are developing their skills which are modelled by professionals who in turn understand the real-world challenges and rewards of counselling and psychotherapy.

Their deep understanding of relationships, emotional well-being, and interpersonal dynamics allows tutors to provide trainee counsellors and psychotherapists with practical, real-world applications of their learning. Their teaching is infused with real-world experience, enabling learners to connect theory with practice in meaningful ways. In counselling and psychotherapy training, this means tutors provide insights into various therapeutic models, ethical considerations, and the practical skills needed to build healthy, empathetic and compassionate client relationships.

Support That Transforms

What makes the tutors at ICPPD stand out is their commitment to supporting learners as individuals. The journey to becoming a counsellor and psychotherapist can at times feel overwhelming, and ICPPD tutors act as trusted guides who help learners navigate challenges, build confidence, and apply their knowledge in practical settings. In the field of counselling and psychotherapy, this support is particularly crucial, as learners learn how to engage

empathetically with clients, develop therapeutic techniques, and become compassionate practitioners.

Mind, Body, and Spirit in Therapeutic Work

The ICPPD tutors understand that true healing and transformation require a whole-person approach. Their teachings and the curriculum emphasises the interconnectedness of mental health, physical well-being, and spiritual balance. Learners are encouraged to integrate mindfulness, meditation, and reflective self-care into their practice—allowing them to work with clients in a way that honours their entire being.

At the heart of programmes at ICPPD is the belief that healing and personal development must encompass the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Through their teaching, our tutors guide learners in integrating traditional psychological theories with holistic practices that nurture emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.

At ICPPD, we are proud to foster a nurturing learning environment supported by tutors dedicated to helping learners develop their skills and confidence to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Discover more about our inspiring team and the programmes they lead at https://icppd.com/.

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Alan holds a Masters Degree and Graduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy from the University of Limerick. He has worked in private practice in Limerick and Ennis for many years. He has lectured on research on the Psychotherapy M.A. in U.L., and worked as a group facilitator on the M.A. in Music Therapy in U.L. Alan also holds a Higher National Diploma and Bachelors Degree in Irish Music, and has taught guitar on the B.A. in Irish Music and Dance at the Irish World Academy. As a professional musician he has toured extensively throughout Ireland and Europe with various artists. Alan’s interests include auto-ethnographic and heuristic approaches to research, personal development, and transpersonal approaches to psychotherapy. He continues to get great enjoyment from music, playing regularly in the Limerick and Ennis scene, as well as working on various recording projects. He values the personal development of student therapists and the effective integration of this with skills and theory.