A community that truly helps
The International Counselling Institute (ICI) is a community of mental health, coaching and development specialists that combines certified knowledge with everyday, practical support for people.
Who we are
ICI is more than a certifying organization. We are a community of people who believe that in an age of technology and digital overload, human connection still matters most. Our community brings together counsellors, therapists, coaches and development practitioners who help people with everyday challenges — from stress and loneliness to professional and personal growth.
Our mission
We combine proven standards, ethics and continuous development (CPD) so that every specialist in our community can provide genuine help — and every person who reaches out can trust the certificate they see.
How does ICI work?
Four elements of one standard.
Certification
Six steps: from buying the programme to joining the public registry.
Public registry
Only certified specialists with verified identity and active membership are listed.
Membership
Membership is entirely optional. A certificate with no expiry date stays with you forever.
CPD
Development points accrue automatically — no bureaucracy.
Certification & development
The path to ICI certification
Six steps from purchasing the program to the public register.
Explore the path02Membership & CPD
Rules for maintaining membership and the CPD points system.
Explore membership03Academy & courses
Choose courses and CPD programmes to grow your practice.
Browse courses04ICI Registration
Register and join the community of certified specialists.
How to registerTrust & standards
Our Standard & Philosophy
The 5 Pillars that set us apart.
Explore pillars02Specialists registry
Browse the public registry of active, certified ICI specialists.
Open the registry03Certificate verification
Verify a certificate by number or QR code in real time.
Verify a certificate04Code of ethics
Read the ethical principles that guide our community.
Read the code05Board & Governance
Meet the governance structures behind the ICI community.
Meet the boardExplore ICI
What is Counselling?
The role of counselling in everyday struggles — and how it differs from formal therapy.
Learn more02Marketing & Brand Assets
Download official SVG logos, brand badges, social banners, and media kit assets.
Download assets03Referral Program
Invite colleagues to ICI and earn personalized discount rewards upon their first purchase.
Learn more04ICI partners
Meet the organizations and partners working with the ICI community.
See partners05FAQ
Frequently asked questions about certificates, verification and Open Badges.
View FAQ06Publications & Knowledge Base
Scientific articles, case studies, and publications by certified ICI specialists.
Explore articles