State of Mind Psychotherapy, Counselling & Education is a Dual-Accredited CPD Provider & “Provider of Training Excellence”

State of Mind Psychotherapy, Counselling & Education, established in 2019 by Michael McArdle from Longford, Ireland, is proud to announce its successful re-accreditation as a Dual Accredited Provider by the CPD Standards Office & Professional Development Consortium as both a “Provider of CPD Courses” and a “Provider of Training Excellence”. This distinguished recognition of “Provider of Training Excellence” reaffirms our continued commitment to delivering the highest standards in professional education and development across the fields of Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, Psychology, Mindfulness & Nursing.

Achieving and maintaining CPD & Provider of Training Excellence accreditation involves a rigorous, independent assessment process that evaluates the quality, integrity, and delivery of our training programmes as well as all our policies and procedures. This re-accreditation reflects our adherence to best practices in course design, ethical governance, and professional instruction, ensuring that learners receive impactful, evidence-based education that enhances their clinical skills and professional competencies.

We offer a diverse portfolio of CPD-accredited courses tailored for professionals working within the therapeutic disciplines. Our curriculum is underpinned by current research and clinical relevance, supporting practitioners in their ongoing personal and professional development.

Our programmes are delivered by an esteemed faculty, including:

• Dr. Michael McArdle
• Dr. Hugh Cummins
• Ms. Caroline Crotty
• Ms. Clare Carolan

Each practitioner brings a wealth of academic knowledge and clinical practical experience to their teaching. Dr. McArdle, founder of State of Mind, is a Registered & Accredited Psychotherapy Practitioner being MIACP, MBACP, MNAPCP, MAPCP, MNCPS, MACC, MAPAPM & MACI.

State of Mind’s founder, Dr. Michael McArdle, is dedicated not only to education but to fostering a culture of clinical excellence, reflective practice, and ethical professionalism within the mental health sector. The renewal of CPD and Training Excellence accreditations at State of Mind, represent a continued investment in quality, innovation, and leadership in therapeutic training.

We look forward to deepening our collaboration with the CPD Standards Office and the Professional Development Consortium as we expand our efforts to support the growth and expertise of professionals in mental health care.

For further information about our CPD-accredited programmes or to register for upcoming courses, please visit our website www.icps.ie or contact our team directly for personalised assistance.

• The Psychoanalysis of Blood (Click Here to View)
• Challenges of  LGBTQ+ Clients during Group Therapy for Substance Use (Click here to View)
• The Emotional World of the Child (Click Here to View)
• Concepts In Psychoanalysis (Click Here to View)
• Addiction Pharmacology (Cllick Here to View) 
• Object Relations Theory (Click Here to View)
• Addiction in LGBTQ Youths, Its Relationship to Suicide Ideation & Socio-Cultura Stigma (Click Here to View)

Michael McArdle is also an accredited Coach of Excellence: