This two-year, part-time Diploma in Counselling is designed to help students build both practical counselling skills and a solid understanding of counselling theories through study and hands-on experience. The program places strong importance on personal growth and self-awareness.
The course is based on humanistic and existential principles, focusing on learning through experience and building meaningful relationships. It emphasizes respect for each person’s unique perspective and believes that people are naturally capable, trustworthy, and able to lead fulfilling lives. These beliefs shape how staff, students, and clients relate to one another throughout the program.
Built on humanistic and existential values, our key pillars ground learners in core theoretical frameworks, experiential self-discovery, and intensive supervised clinical practice to bridge personal growth with real-world helping skills.
Deep study of humanistic, existential, and integrative counselling frameworks.
Interactive role-plays, growth groups, and clinical skills practice.
Emphasizes self-awareness, emotional processing, and personal transformation.
Hands-on application with real-world client interaction and expert oversight.
Beginning your journey with Amani Counselling Centre and Training Institute is easy. Here is how you can join our programs or access our services
Counselling, training, employee wellness, or community programme.
Contact us by phone, email, WhatsApp or the enquiry form
A short call or intake form to understand your needs (or, for training, your eligibility). |
Receive a confirmed session time, or an offer letter for a training programme.
Attend your first session, or your first day of class.
Hear directly from our graduates about how this program transformed not only their professional capabilities, but also their personal perspectives, self-awareness, and approach to life.
Earning my diploma at Amani Counselling Centre was one of my best decisions, serving as a transformative journey of personal growth and practical learning. Thanks to supportive trainers and hands-on experience, I gained the real-world skills, confidence, and compassion needed to excel in counselling situations. I highly recommend Amani to anyone looking to become a skilled, self-aware counsellor.
Starting my diploma at Amani Counselling Centre transformed my view of counselling from a perceived weakness into a powerful strength. Through rigorous coursework, expert supervision, and supportive growth groups, I gained the practical skills and emotional intelligence to navigate both personal crises and professional challenges. Today, I see counselling as a vital calling—especially for men—to build resilience, transform lives, and uplift communities.
Walking into Amani Counselling Centre carrying personal grief and the belief that men don't need therapy, I was completely transformed by their diploma program. Through expert supervision, practical training, and guiding my peers, I healed my own wounds and gained the skills to empower others. For any man looking to overcome life's challenges and impact his community, this program proves that true strength lies in understanding and uplifting those around you.

Restoring dignity, building resilience, and restoring hope through professional counselling and accredited mental health training since 1979
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