Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC)

Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC) is a short-term counselling service that provides up to eight counselling sessions with a professionally qualified and accredited counsellor/ therapist. This service is available for adults meeting the eligibility criteria who are experiencing such mild to moderate psychological difficulties as:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Panic reactions
  • Relationship problems
  • Loss issues

Eligibility: Adults, 18 years upwards, who hold a medical card.

Referral: Referrals to the service are accepted from GPs, Primary Care Team members or other health care professionals.