Duration
1 Year
Certificate
Certificate in Counselling
The Counselling programme prepares students to help individuals address personal and interpersonal challenges through goal setting, problem-solving and emotional support. Students develop skills in counselling, psychoeducation and promoting constructive behaviours across diverse client needs.
At a glance
Course Overview
Counselling is about training counsellors to help clients resolve personal and interpersonal conflicts, with focus on setting goals and problem solving. The course trains students to provide clients with direction, emotional support and assist them to focus on constructive behaviours. Graduates from this programme can expect to provide services such as counselling, psycho-education, social support, and conducting workshops. Practitioners in this field provide services to a range of sectors including public and private sectors in clinics, hospitals, the non- governmental sectors and corporate entities.
Level
Certificate
Admission
A minimum of 30 BGCSE points with at least grade D in Sciences and at least gra...
Career Opportunities
Where this programme can take you
Graduates can work in clinics, schools, NGOs and community organisations, offering basic counselling and psychosocial support, or progress into diploma-level study and specialised counselling practice.
Lay Counsellor
Provides basic emotional support and guidance to individuals and groups under supervision.
HIV Testing & Adherence Counsellor
Offers pre- and post-test counselling and supports patients to stay on treatment.
Community Support Worker
Helps vulnerable individuals and families access services and support.
Peer Support Facilitator
Leads support groups and awareness sessions on issues such as substance abuse, grief and stress.
Youth and School Support Assistant
Supports learners' wellbeing and refers those in need to professional services.
Industry Placements
Learning connected to practice
Placement and workplace exposure details can be managed here as programme information is confirmed.
Applied learningExperience beyond the classroom
Workplace Exposure
Apply classroom learning in supervised practical contexts.
Professional Readiness
Build habits expected in healthcare environments.
Supportive Guidance
Receive guidance before, during and after practical learning.
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