The Irish Group Analytic Society (IGAS) is the professional body for group analytic psychotherapists in Ireland, dedicated to advancing group analysis, also known as group analytic psychotherapy.
Established in 1995, IGAS is the accrediting body for group analytic psychotherapists in Ireland. It supports the development and recognition of group analytic psychotherapists and practitioners of applied group work throughout the country.
IGAS promotes group analytic psychotherapy through advocacy, professional standards, and training oversight. It is one of the eight psychoanalytic organisations that make up the psychoanalytic section of the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP).
The society maintains a formal register of qualified group analytic psychotherapists, upholds rigorous ethical standards, and provides members with access to continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities. IGAS also offers a strong professional network, publishes a regular newsletter, and organises events to foster collaboration, peer support, and knowledge exchange.
With a rich history and commitment to the highest training standards, IGAS plays a vital role in the Irish psychotherapy landscape, helping our members deliver effective, ethical, and accredited group analytic work that benefits individuals and communities alike.
Current Board
Joe Lynch
ChairJoe is the Chair of IGAS. He works as an individual and group psychotherapist in Clare.
Marie O’Rourke
Vice ChairMarie is the Vice Chair of IGAS. She is a Group Analyst and a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. She works in private practice and is based in Dublin.
Teresa Mason
SecretaryTeresa Mason is the Secretary of IGAS and works on the Events Committee. She recently obtained a PhD in Art and Psyche.
Róisín Walsh
Board memberRóisín joined the Board of IGAS in 2023. She is a group analyst in private practice in Dublin.
Lorraine Stewart
Board memberLorraine joined the Board of IGAS in 2023. She is a group analyst in private practice in Dublin.
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