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Each programme will have its methodology according to its philosophical and theoretical base. The following are guidelines for the establishment of a counsellor-training programme.

Length of training

This programme is a minimum period of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years, class contact of at least 450 hours.

Core Theory – to include

• Clear understanding of a core theoretical model of counselling

• Theories of personality

• Theories of change or client movement

• Models of human development

• Understanding of psychological dysfunction

• Understanding of ethics and professional Practice

• The history of counselling and a study of at least two other counselling approaches

• Study of cultural differences and awareness processes

Counselling Process

The programme will enable the trainee to:

• Establish a counselling relationship;

• Work within a clear theoretical frame;

• Heighten awareness of interpersonal dynamics;

• Develop their ability to understand and work with communication;

• Facilitate the client’s understanding and self-awareness of the issue presented;

• Explore their ongoing professional development by review and evaluation;

• Become aware of and address personal and professional limitations and problems.

Counselling Practice

Training programmes must ensure that trainee counsellors pursue their supervised Practice in an appropriate environment. Usually, be in a formalised and contracted counselling arrangement. Training programmes must ensure that counselling supervision providers are experienced, accredited practitioners in the field and meet the EAC Accrediting Organisation guidelines in their own country.

In addition to these arrangements, clear contracts need to establish:

• Supervision arrangements;

• Ethics and Professional Practice;

• Administrative arrangements;

• Any financial arrangements;

• Liaison and referral to other professionals and services.