Counselling Program Offered at Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development

Diploma 3 years Fulltime Fee: on application Intake: Ongoing

Diploma (Accredited by: Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development)

About Counselling Diploma program.

This Diploma in Counselling course is a three-year course, whose objective is to equip students with knowledge, skills and experience in the basic principles of counseling and integrate these principles with other counseling knowledge in practice. 

Counselling is recognised as one of the most personally enriching careers, this diploma in Counseling has various options that an individual can choose to specialize in.  

As a counsellor, you’ll be doing what you love and have the security of knowing there are many opportunities for work and self-employment. There has never been a better time for you to become a counsellor.

The Diploma is extremely applicable to people from all sorts of backgrounds. Whether you are seeking a fresh start in a rewarding profession; or want to acquire counselling skills as an adjunct to your core profession – such as teachers, nurses, ministers of religion, corrective services officers and administrators.

Our Diploma of Counselling is a nationally recognised qualification that leads to meaningful counselling roles and is often used as a stepping stone to study psychology at university.

You will learn:

  • Effective communication
  • Micro-counselling and interviewing skills
  • How to select and implement counselling therapies
  • Establishing counselling relationships

Entry requirements for Counselling

  • Minimum qualifications are KCSE C- or KCE Div. 2 or the equivalent
  • Certificate in Community development, Social development, Social work, Community Health, Counseling and Psychology.

Course open to Beginners, Development workers, Social workers, Project managers and Fresh students

Counselling Course Subjects

Diploma in Counseling is covered in three modules and the units for each module(s) have been outlined as per the option an individual will decide to pursue. The following units will be covered:

MODULE I UNITS – COUNSELLING I

  • English Language
  • Communication Skills
  • Life Skills
  • Information Communication Technology
  • Entrepreneurship.
  • Introduction To Psychology
  • Lifespan Development
  • Personal Development I
  • Effective Study Skills
  • Counselling Skills And Techniques
  • Theories Of Counselling I
  • Ethical And Legal Issues In Counselling
  • Contextual Issues I
  • Practicum I

MODULE II UNITS – COUNSELLING II

  • Theories Of Counselling II
  • Personal Development II
  • Group Counselling
  • Multicultural And Gender Issues In Counselling
  • Psychological Testing And Assessment
  • Abnormal Behaviour And Mental Health Counselling
  • Contextual Issues II
  • Business Plan
  • Introduction To Counselling Research Project
  • Practicum II

MODULE III UNITS – COUNSELLING III

  • Introdcution To Addictions And Addictions Counselling
  • Psychoactive Substances
  • Behavioural Addictions
  • Comorbidity In Addictions
  • Addictions Treatment
  • Family Interventons In Addictions Counselling
  • Preventative Approaches
  • Legal And Ethical Issues In Addictions Counselling
  • Research Project I
  • Clinical Practicum III
  • Personal Development III

About Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development

The Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development (KISWCD) is a  centre of excellence in social work and community development offering diploma and certificate courses. Empowerment of the community through training and management is the basic foundation of the Institute.

KISWCD was started in ... read more