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IGAS is the professional body for group analytic psychotherapists in Ireland, dedicated to promoting excellence in group analytic practice. Becoming a member of IGAS connects you to a community of professionals, offers recognition of your qualifications and expertise, and provides access to valuable resources to support your practice and development.

Membership categories

Student Membership

Open to all persons who are currently registered as students on a group analysis training course recognised by IGAS including trainees practicing under clinical supervision and graduates working towards obtaining their clinical licence to practice.

€110 per year

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Clinically Accredited Membership

Open to every graduate who holds a clinical license to practice by IGAS or an equivalent institution which satisfies the training standards of the European Group Analytic Training Network (EGATIN) and is recognised by IGAS.

This membership includes the required annual subscription to the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP).

€320 per year
(including ICP membership)

€200 per year
if you already maintain an ICP membership through another organisation.

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Associate Membership

Open to such persons who:

a) hold a diploma in group work practice or an equivalent qualification recognised by IGAS and who wish to support and become involved in the work of IGAS, or

b) have completed a significant portion of the Group Analysis training prior to the development of the Diploma in Group Work Practice and the Msc in Group Analytic Psychotherapy and wish to support and become involved in the work of IGAS, or

c) have previously been a member of IGAS and are now retired and want to continue to support and be involved in the work of IGAS.

€140 per year

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Membership benefits

Representation within the network of the ICP and advocacy on government proposals for statutory registration.
Access to IGAS events, networking opportunities, and continuing professional development (CPD) activities.

As a clinically accredited member, you gain the following additional benefits:

Formal recognition of your qualifications and experience as a group analytic psychotherapist.
Professional recognition under the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP), including the right to use ICP after your name.
Inclusion on the IGAS register of group analytic psychotherapists.

Membership qualifications and CPD requirements

To become a clinically accredited member of IGAS, applicants must have completed full professional training in psychotherapy, recognised by the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP).

To maintain membership, clinically accredited members must complete an average of 50 hours of CPD each year, amounting to a total of 250 hours over every five-year period. This ensures members remain up to date with advancements in group analytic psychotherapy and maintain the highest professional standards.

Insurance for accredited members

All applicants for membership accreditation must show that they have adequate insurance for their work as a psychotherapist/group analytic psychotherapist. Since March 2020, the insurance should cover working online and working remotely with clients.

For more information or assistance, email us at admin@igas.ie

New Member Application Form

Please complete the form below to start your application to join IGAS.

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Application for Clinical Membership of IGAS

Please complete the additional items below to apply for IGAS accreditation.

Having completed my Group Analytic training I now apply for Clinical Membership of IGAS.

I confirm that the details supplied by me in this application are correct. I adhere to the Code of Ethics for Psychotherapists as laid down by the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (Psychoanalytic Section). I will maintain appropriate CPD and supervision requirements.

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