Cork Counselling Services

What Cork Counselling Services does

Cork Counselling Services is a registered charity and non-profit organisation established in Cork, Ireland in 1982, operating as a community-based provider of equal-access counselling and psychotherapy. It serves the general public of the Cork region through a subsidised, sliding-scale fee model where clients pay what they can afford; the average client completes a course of seven sessions, with donations of €25 covering a single session and €300 covering a full course of treatment. The organisation is staffed by 23 people and is part-funded by external sources and donations.

Its second service line is the Training Institute, which delivers Certificate and Degree programmes in counselling and psychotherapy — including a Foundation course, a Certificate in Introduction to Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies, a Certificate in Counsellor Training, Accreditation of Prior Learning, and a BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Training is accredited by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and validated by Coventry University, and uses an experiential, small-group learning model that incorporates in-house clinical placements within the organisation's own community counselling service.

Commercially, the entity has no proprietary technology platform and no external funding rounds; it generates revenue through sliding-scale client fees, course attendance fees, supervision fees, and donations. Its distribution is direct and regional: in-person counselling at its Cork location supplemented by online registration, online introduction sessions, and an extensive suite of web portals (Alumni, Library Access, Placement, Tutor, Governance, Staff) that digitise training administration. There is no disclosed M&A activity, no parent company, and no indication of geographic expansion beyond Munster.

Name

Cork Counselling Services

Legal name

Cork Counselling Services

Website

https://thecounsellingcentre.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cork Counselling Services is a registered charity in Cork, Ireland, founded in 1982, providing subsidised counselling and psychotherapy to the local community and running IACP-accredited, Coventry University-validated training programmes in counselling and psychotherapy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Counselling Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

Keywords

• Counselling services
• Psychotherapy training
• Mental health support
• Professional counsellor education
• Community therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cork

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Counselling and Psychotherapy Services: Revenue generated from counselling and psychotherapy sessions. The organization operates on a subsidized, sliding-scale fee model where clients pay what they can afford, supported by charitable donations and potentially course fees for professional training programs.
2. Professional Training Courses: The Training Institute offers Certificate and Degree courses with associated attendance fees. Courses include Foundation in Counselling, Certificate in Introduction to Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies, BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Certificate in Counsellor Training, and APL programs.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a registered charity and not-for-profit organization, Cork Counselling Services relies on donations to subsidize client fees. A gift of €25 covers one counselling session, and €300 covers a course of treatment. This donation-based funding enables the sliding-scale pricing model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cork Counselling Services is a non-profit charity providing equal-access counselling and psychotherapy to the Cork community on a subsidized, sliding-scale fee basis. It also operates a Training Institute delivering IACP-accredited and Coventry University-validated Certificate and Degree programmes in counselling and psychotherapy through experiential, small-group learning with placements in its own community service.

Product overview

Cork Counselling Services operates as a non-profit charity offering two interconnected service lines: Trusted Therapy (counselling and psychotherapy services provided affordably to the community) and Professional Training (a suite of accredited certificate and degree programmes in counselling and psychotherapy, validated by Coventry University and accredited by IACP). The training institute uses experiential, small-group learning where students conduct early counselling work in the organisation's community service. Additional support services include supervision, accommodation, and various student/staff portal systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Training Institute: Professional training division offering Certificate and Degree courses in counselling and psychotherapy, accredited by IACP and validated by Coventry University

Products and services

• Trusted Therapy Professional counselling and psychotherapy services delivered confidentially and affordably to community members, supporting clients to explore and understand their lives, heal emotional pain, distress, and trauma, and gain confidence and personal agency.
• Foundation In Counselling Foundational training course introducing core concepts of counselling and therapeutic practice for prospective students.
• Certificate in Introduction to Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies Certificate-level course providing introductory education in counselling and psychotherapy studies for aspiring practitioners.
• BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy Honours degree programme in counselling and psychotherapy, validated by Coventry University and accredited by the IACP, delivered through experiential and small-group based learning with early placement opportunities in the community service.
• Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Recognition programme for prior learning and experience in counselling and psychotherapy, enabling applicants to gain credit toward qualifications.
• Certificate in Counsellor Training Certificate-level training programme for aspiring counselling professionals.
• Supervision Services Professional supervision services for counselling practitioners, delivered with an associated fee structure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average client completes a course of seven counselling sessions

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IACP (Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIACP is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Ireland. Cork Counselling Services' training programs are accredited by IACP, ensuring professional standards and recognition for graduates.
• Coventry UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoventry University validates Cork Counselling Services' degree programs, specifically the BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy. This validation ensures academic quality and degree recognition.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jigsaw: Irish national centre for youth mental health providing early intervention supports for 12–25 year olds. Comparable as a community-based mental health service provider in Ireland with strong educational and outreach components and multi-location presence.
• Pieta House: Irish charity providing free counselling to people in suicidal distress and those engaging in self-harm. Operates a directly comparable non-profit, community-based counselling model with multiple locations across Ireland, making it the closest peer in mission, funding structure, and service delivery.
• MyMind: Irish mental health service offering affordable psychotherapy and counselling on a sliding-scale fee model closely mirroring Cork Counselling Services. Also provides accredited training for mental health professionals, making it a strong dual-axis peer across both service lines.
• Samaritans Ireland:
• Turn2Me: Irish non-profit providing online and in-person counselling and peer support. Comparable as a community-focused Irish mental health service, with a digital-first model that contrasts with Cork Counselling Services' traditional in-person approach.
• Aware: Irish charity providing support groups, education, and information for people affected by depression and bipolar disorder. Comparable as an Irish non-profit offering mental health services with associated education and outreach programming to communities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cork-counselling-services

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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