Certificate in Counselling & Psychology
Level: Certificate
Duration: 4 Months
Faculty: School of Counselling & Psychology
Department: N/A
Branch: Counselling
Fees: 22,000 KES Per Term
Examining Body: CDACC
Modes: Onsite (In Class)
Ideal For: High School Leaver Undergraduate Student Postgraduate Student Working Professional Career Switcher Adult Learner Skills Upgrade Educator or Teacher Government Staff General Public
Campuses: Main Campus
About This Course
Why this certificate advances your career
Untrained helpers burn out and can harm clients. You learn structured counselling micro-skills, boundaries, documentation, and when to escalate — making you valuable to organisations that must safeguard vulnerable people.
Certificate holders qualify for support roles that require proof of training — a stepping stone to diploma, registration pathways, and specialist practice.
Who should enroll
- KCSE graduates interested in mental health careers
- Teachers, pastors and community volunteers formalising skills
- NGO field staff supporting beneficiaries
- Students progressing toward diploma in counselling
Learning outcomes
- Apply core counselling skills in supervised settings
- Understand human development and common psychological issues
- Maintain ethical boundaries and confidentiality
- Document cases and refer appropriately to specialists
- Meet CDACC competency standards
Entry Requirements
KCSE D-
Admission Requirements
A copy of KCSE certificate / result slip
2 colored passports
A copy of national ID / passport
1 ream of papers
1 spring file
Course Structure
Programme coverage
- Introduction to psychology and counselling professions
- Theories of personality and behaviour
- Basic counselling skills and micro-skills practice
- Development across the lifespan
- Abnormal psychology and common disorders
- Ethics, law and professional standards
- Supervised practicum and assessment