The Acupuncture Council of Ireland (TCMCI)
The Acupuncture Council of Ireland, TCMCI Ltd, was formed in January 2006, has 500 members nationwide
and can provide members of the public with contact details of a fully qualified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine
and Acupuncture.
The ACI is responsible for the regulation and maintenance of a Register of Acupuncturists.
Only fully qualified and insured practitioners can become members of ACI. All members are bound by a Code of Ethics
and Code of Practice, which is strictly enforced by the Executive Committee of the ACI, thus offering
a guarantee of confidence to any patient seeking treatment.
It is a condition of membership that each practicing member carries Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance Cover.
Members of the ACI are approved by Aviva, VHI, Laya Healthcare and HSA for Out-Patient insurance purposes.
The Family Therapy Association of Ireland (F.T.A.I.)
The Family Therapy Association of Ireland FTAI is the professional organisation which represents
family therapy and therapists in Ireland.
We connect those who seek the professional services of a family therapist with our qualified, experienced,
practicing therapists.
The FTAI is a registering body, with a code of ethics that sets professional standards in order to encourage
and maintain best practice among therapists and provide clients and patients with the confidence and reassurance
that their therapist is well-trained and experienced.
the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (I.C.P.)
The primary aim of the Irish Council for Psychotherapy is to serve clients, patients and psychotherapists
by encouraging and maintaining the highest standards of practice.
When people are seeking the services of a psychotherapist it is important that they know where to find a well-trained
and experienced psychotherapist.
The Council maintains a register of psychotherapists to help people choose the proper and appropriate help.
This register provides the names of professionals who have undergone in-depth training
and who are committed to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct .