Welcome to the Gestalt Institute of Ireland
We have been providing quality psychotherapy training & personal/professional development since 1983. We began as the Irish Gestalt Centre, an organisation founded by Joan O’Leary & Hank O’Mahony to offer a range of training and CPD programmes in Ireland, the UK and Europe. In 2017 we founded the Gestalt Institute of Ireland to recognise the standing of our work, our increasing research profile and our international activity. IGC is part of the Gestalt Institute and operates as its administrative arm.
We have a strong reputation within Ireland and in the international Gestalt community and have graduated more than 400 therapists. Our alumni work worldwide in university settings, medical centres, education, social services, statutory & voluntary organisations and private practice. Our tutors take pride in working as a professional team. They are committed to their own ongoing personal and professional development and are involved with other Gestalt Institutes and organisations in Europe and the USA.
The Gestalt Institute provides regular opportunities for graduates and the wider professional community to keep abreast of changes in Gestalt theory and practice including through our international seminar series. A vibrant postgraduate community offers support and mentoring to newly qualified therapists and experienced practitioners.
Putting you on the road to professional success

Founded in 1983
We are have been providing Gestalt education for more than 30 years

400 Graduates and Counting!
See what graduates say about our programmes

Recognised Programmes
MA & PG Diplomas validated by IT Carlow.
PG Diploma accredited by IAHIP & IACP

A strong team
All our trainers are well experienced therapists and educators
Explore all our
PROGRAMMES
MA in Gestalt Psychotherapy
The Master of Arts in Gestalt Psychotherapy is a level 9 award validated by the Institute of Technology Carlow. The programme has an innovative design […]
Personal Development Programme
The Gestalt Institute offers a one-year residential personal development programme and single Personal Development weekends. These are designed for people who are interested in self-awareness and personal growth and […]
International Seminars
(This workshop has been postponed but will be rescheduled at a later date) Gianni Francesetti: 08th – 10th May 2020 Workshop Title: ‘Transmission and transformation of traumatic fields through the […]
MEET OUR TEAM
-
Brenda Boland
Bsc. Dip. IGC, MA, MIACP, MPT.Irl, UKCP reg.psychotherapist
Brenda Boland
Bsc. Dip. IGC, MA, MIACP, MPT.Irl, UKCP reg.psychotherapist
Brenda has a background in social care, teaching and business. She... -
Billy Desmond
MBA, Dip Gestalt, MSc Gestalt. Cert. Sup. UKCP and ECP registered
Billy Desmond
MBA, Dip Gestalt, MSc Gestalt. Cert. Sup. UKCP and ECP registered
Billy is a psychotherapist, supervisor, OD practitioner, and dialogical educator. His... -
Ursula Devaney
Dip IGC, MIAHIP
Ursula Devaney
Dip IGC, MIAHIP
Ursula is an IAHIP accredited Gestalt Psychotherapist and an accredited... -
Julien Joly
Dip IGC, IAHIP, Dip BSS-DO
Julien Joly
Dip IGC, IAHIP, Dip BSS-DO
Julien is a Gestalt psychotherapist, a graduate of The Irish... -
Mick Lee
B.C.L., Dip IGC, MIAHIP
Mick Lee
B.C.L., Dip IGC, MIAHIP
Mick is an accredited Gestalt Psychotherapist having trained with the... -
Dan McCarthy
B.A., H. Dip. Ed., MIAHIP
Dan McCarthy
B.A., H. Dip. Ed., MIAHIP
Dan graduated from N.U.I., Maynooth College, with a degree in... -
Karina Nemcova
Karina Nemcova
Karina is a psychologist, psychotherapist and supervisor with a particular... -
Tricia Norris
BA[Hons] PGCE, Dip IGC, MA, MBACP, MIAHIP
Tricia Norris
BA[Hons] PGCE, Dip IGC, MA, MBACP, MIAHIP
Tricia is a BACP senior registered practitioner and IAHIP accredited... -
Catherine Power
Dip IGC, Dip Supervision, MIAHIP
Catherine Power
Dip IGC, Dip Supervision, MIAHIP
Catherine is an experienced therapist who has worked in the...