Our Training Programmes

This program is ideal for individuals passionate about mental health and eager to provide support to those in need.

Minimum Requirements:

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A strong interest in mental health.

• A minimum of an honours degree in psychology (students currently completing their honours degree may also apply).

• Must be 21 years or older.

• Fluency in written and spoken English (proficiency in at least one additional South African language is preferred).

• Availability to attend all training and supervision sessions.

• A willingness to learn and grow for both personal development and client support.

• A compassionate and personable nature, with a strong motivation to work with and help others.

Programme Structure:

• Duration: 10 months

• Applications Open: January every year

• Weekly Time Commitment: 6 hours

  • 1 hour per client (minimum of 2 clients)

  • 2 hours of supervision

  • 2 hours of writing, processing, and preparation notes

  • Training sessions: Two half-day sessions

This programme is designed for qualified mental health practitioners looking to take on a supervisory role in lay counselling.

Minimum Requirements:

To qualify as a supervisor in our programme, applicants must:

• Be registered with the HPCSA as an independent mental health practitioner (either as a registered counsellor or in any psychology category).

Commitment & Responsibilities:

• No application deadlines – rolling admissions.

• Weekly Time Commitment: 6 hours

  • 2 hours of supervision with lay counsellors.

  • 2 hours reviewing and listening to session recordings.

  • Bi-monthly supervision meetings.

  • Reading and reviewing relevant training materials.

*This programme is accredited to count towards the continuous professional development (CPD) points

We provide additional professional training services for other organisations:

• Lay Counsellor Trainer: We offer training for organisations that want to develop their own lay counsellor training programmes

• Supervisor Training: we offer training programmes for supervisors that want to develop their skills in supervising individuals in the field of mental health

  *Workshops count towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points for qualified professionals