Marriage & Relationship Counselling


Level: Professional Certification

Duration: 2 Weeks

Faculty: School of Counselling & Psychology

Department: N/A

Branch:

Fees: 22,000 KES Entire Course

Examining Body: NITA

Modes: Blended (Online + 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

Couples and families seek facilitators who can remain neutral and structured. Certified relationship skills help you serve churches, EAP programmes, and private clients.

Skills the market pays for

Practice frameworks for intake, joint sessions, conflict de-escalation, and homework — what the market pays for.

Private practice, church counselling, and corporate wellness programmes all purchase relationship support services.

In-demand skills you will apply

  • Couples communication models
  • Conflict mediation
  • Ethics in dual relationships
  • Referral for complex cases

Who should enroll

  • Teachers, pastors, HR and community workers
  • Aspiring counsellors and social service staff
  • Professionals adding counselling tools to their role

What you will be able to do

  • Facilitate structured couples sessions
  • Manage high-conflict dynamics safely
  • Set clear boundaries and fees
  • Collaborate with legal and faith leaders when needed
Entry Requirements

OPEN

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

Practical coverage

  1. Introduction to Marriage and Relationship Counselling
  2. Theories of Love, Attachment, and Relationship Health
  3. Assessment, Contracting, and Starting Couples Work
  4. Communication Skills and Emotional Responsiveness
  5. Conflict Management and Relationship Repair
  6. Emotionally Focused and Behavioural Approaches in Practice
  7. Intimacy, Trust, Betrayal, and Relationship Repair
  8. Intimate Partner Violence, Safety, and First-Line Support
  9. Ethics, Culture, Faith, and Boundaries in Couples Work
  10. Case Management, Support Planning, and Final Practical Assessment