Tracht Psychotherapy Foundation

Tracht Psychotherapy Foundation Trácht Psychotherapy Foundation is based in the west of Ireland, with locations in Kinvara and Galway City Centre, offering therapy and training since 1989

Since it’s beginning in 1989, Trácht has trained over 240 students to Diploma level, many of whom have gone on to establish independent practices as nationally accredited psychotherapists throughout Ireland. Others have brought their qualification and learned skills to existing positions in the health and social services. Trácht has also implemented transformative work in the area of Integrative Psychotherapy and promoted mental health nationally, and there is a growing interest among healthcare professionals and the wider public in the role the body has in leading to psychological wellbeing and personal transformation. The Centre for Biodynamic & Integrative Psychotherapy was founded in 1989 by Sr. Kathy Cunningham, BA Psych, IAHIP and is one of Ireland’s most respected training centres for Integrative Psychotherapists. Patrick Sell, CABP, UKCP, IAHIP, joined the project in 1990 and worked with Kathy until 1998. In 2000 the training school became a company, (The Centre for Biodynamic & Integrative Psychotherapy Ltd), owned by Patrick Sell and Terezinha Sell. The centre continues to operate under their ownership and is managed by Peter Thompson and Patrick Sell. In 2009, twenty years after it’s inception, the organisation changed its name to Trácht Psychotherapy Foundation. Under the new management structure it is envisaged that the centre will continue to offer a professional Diploma training for aspiring Psychotherapists and a wider range of services. Tracht has recently established a base in Galway City Centre and is about to apply for accreditation with IACP. The original centre is located at Trácht Beach, Kinvara, Co. Galway. It is situated 100 meters from the beach with stunning views of the Burren as it’s backdrop. It is an inspiring place to train as a Psychotherapist and many students have drawn inspiration from the ancient landscape of the Burren. The towns of Kinvara and Ballyvaughan are nearby and offer an array of Pubs, restaurants and hotels as well as B&B’s.

06/02/2026

𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁

Here at Anam Cara, we recognise that supporting parents after bereavement means supporting the whole family. Siblings are sometimes called ‘the forgotten mourners,’ as the specifics of this grief can sometimes be lost to the world. Children of all ages, even grown children, will sometimes try to protect their parents or other family members from their grief, adding additional complexity to their loss.

To support siblings, parents, family members, and professionals, our staff have gathered a short reading list of trusted books for siblings of all ages to provide guidance and that most powerful affirmation: you are not alone.

Do you have any books that have helped you better understand your own grief, or the grief of someone else in your family? Drop your recommendations below!

🟣 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻: Golden Flowers for Little Dragon, The Memory Box
🟣 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀: You are Not Alone, Sibling Grief: Healing after the Death of a Sister or Brother
🟣 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀: Tell me the truth about loss, Coping With Sibling Loss in Adulthood

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30/01/2026

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27/01/2026

This week marks the beginning of National Grief Awareness Week in association with the Irish Hospice Foundation.

Having conversations around grief can really help the people in your life who may missing their person 💔 especially young children.

Talking openly about the loved one they have lost can gently let them know that they are not alone in their grief.

When children feel loss, we listen with empathy and compassion.



21/01/2026

✨ Small habits, big changes ✨Creating habits isn’t about doing everything perfectly — it’s about making small, consistent choices that add up over time. Start tiny, stay consistent, and celebrate every step forward. 💪
🌱 Remember: one habit at a time is enough. Whether it’s drinking more water, moving your body, or taking a few minutes for yourself each day, these little actions can make a huge difference in your wellbeing.

16/01/2026
15/01/2026

EABP Student Final Paper Award

This award has been presented at the EABP biennial congress since 2012.

Deadline 2026 Award: March 31st 2026

We encourage students to submit the final paper they have written at the end of their training in Body Psychotherapy. This could be a thesis, a long essay, or a case study.

We hope the submitted paper will add to the knowledge base about Body Psychotherapy or Somatic Psychology. Whilst it does not have to be a piece of original scientific research or a particular in-depth study, we are mainly looking for originality, authenticity, a personal involvement with the topic, and the integration of the author’s own clinical practice with theoretical and methodological thinking. Submissions can be oriented to any method or modality within Body Psychotherapy and Somatic Psychology.

1st Prize: Free attendance at the 2026 EABP Congress incl. three nights’ accommodation; in addition, a one-year free membership of the EABP*.

The winner will be announced in the plenum at the congress.

2nd and 3rd Prizes: One year free membership* of EABP; in addition, a one-year subscription to the IBPJ.

Prizewinners are encouraged to rework their paper into an article and submit it to the International Body Psychotherapy Journal (IBPJ).

Entries must be according to the conditions of the Journal. They go through the peer review process and are accepted only on the basis of the editors’ final approval.

If you are interested, please submit your paper by March 31st 2026. It needs to be a paper you have written since September 2023. Please submit your paper as a pdf attachment to an email to secretariat@eabp.org, stating your name and training institute.

15/01/2026
09/01/2026

A closed door might lead you to where you’re meant to be… 🚪✨

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