Applied Community Counselling

  • Course Date: 2 March 2026
  • Location: Hybrid online and in person event (The Counselling Hub, Woodstock)
  • Time: View course provider schedule
  • Duration: 8 weeks (theory), 12 weeks (supervised practicum)
  • Application Deadline: 13 February 2026

About the course

The Applied Community Counselling Course offers 8 weeks of training followed by 12 weeks of supervised practicum. The course is hosted by The Counselling Hub.

Interns gain core counselling skills, ethical insight, and real-world experience to support mental health in community settings as a lay counsellor.

Who should attend: Psychology, Social Work, and Health Sciences graduates interested in gaining practical skills in counselling in a community setting.

Course Content

  • Counselling Skills
  • Psychoeducation
  • Ethics and Administration
  • Key Counselling Techniques

NB: Assessment after theoretical component to complete practicum

Registration

Entry requirements: Psychology Honours or Social Work degree (concessions may apply based on experience).

For more information or to register email ce.administration@uct.ac.za

Register Online

More Information

Phone: +27 (0)21 650 5246 / 1469
Email: ce.administration@uct.ac.za

Applied Community Counselling

REGISTER WITH HEALTH SCIENCES CEU
Price: R5,500.00

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