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Counselling Diploma at AMREC Training Institute

AMREC Training Institute

Counseling Psychology Diploma program.

This Counseling Psychology course offered at AMREC Training Institute, is a 3 years Diploma program accredited by KNEC.

  • Diploma
  • 3 years
  • Psychology

Counseling Psychology is a generalist health service specialty in professional psychology that uses a broad range of culturally-informed and culturally-sensitive practices to help people improve their well-being, prevent and alleviate distress and maladjustment, resolve crises, and increase their ability to function better in their lives.

Counseling psychologists treat a wide range of mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, eating disorders, psychosis, personality disorder, negative life events, bereavement, domestic violence, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, trauma and relationship issues.

This Counseling Psychology Diploma program 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.
Diploma in Counseling has various options which an individual can choose to special in.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge and application of ethical concepts, and awareness of legal issues regarding professional activities with individuals, groups, and organizations.
  • Exhibit behavior and comportment that reflect the values and attitudes of counseling and psychology
  • Demonstrate knowledge of individual and group theories of counseling and psychotherapy consistent with program orientation and goals
  • Relate effectively with individuals, groups, and communities

Is Diploma in Counseling Psychology marketable in Kenya?
The course is very marketable especially in light of increased cases of depression in both young people and adults in Kenya.

Career Opportunities;

  • Counseling Psychologist
  • Counselor
  • Social Scientist
  • Wellness Expert
  • Life Coach
  • Guidance and career counselor
  • Rehabilitation counselor
  • Mental health counselor

Entry requirement

  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) or
  • Pass in relevant Craft Course or
  • Equivalent qualification approved by KNEC.