Disability Psychotherapy Ireland (DPI) is a vibrant and inclusive professional community committed to deepening understanding and promoting best practice in the mental health and psychotherapy needs of people with disabilities. Our members come from diverse professional backgrounds—psychotherapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, play therapists, social workers, counsellors, and others—united by a shared interest in disability-affirming, person-centred care.

 

 

Joining DPI means becoming part of a supportive and stimulating network of professionals who are passionate about psychotherapy in the context of disability. Our members are engaged in wide-ranging roles across healthcare, education, therapeutic services, and policy development.

 

As a member, you’ll be the first to hear about upcoming webinars, seminars, conferences, and training events tailored to the intersection of psychotherapy, mental health, and disability. These events are designed to foster reflection, deepen practice, and support professional development in this often under-explored area.

 

Whether you’re looking to connect with others working in similar contexts, find collaborators, or simply engage in meaningful discussion, DPI offers regular opportunities to build your network and share experiences, ideas, and innovations.

 

Members working psychotherapeutically with people with disabilities may apply for subsidised clinical supervision, helping to make high-quality reflective practice more accessible and sustainable in this vital area of work.

 

We host ongoing reading groups and discussion forums, where members explore clinical issues, emerging research, and case reflections. These spaces are ideal for those seeking intellectual nourishment and community dialogue that keeps practice informed, ethical, and evolving.

 

 

Whether you are newly exploring this field or have long worked within it, Disability Psychotherapy Ireland offers a professional home—one that values collaboration, critical thinking, and the richness of diverse perspectives.