counseling course overview

Are you called to make a meaningful impact through counselling? Our Level 2 Advanced Christian Counsellor Training is a comprehensive, 270-hour program designed for those who are ready to take their skills to the next level. This one-year course, offered in Cape Town, Western Cape, provides a deep integration of theory and practice, preparing you to serve effectively in your community.

This program is ideal for individuals who feel a strong calling to counselling ministry and are willing to meet the academic and personal demands of advanced training. Whether you aim to provide professional counselling services or support your local church, NGO, or community, this course equips you with specialized skills to offer ethical, compassionate, and effective counselling in South Africa’s unique social and cultural landscape.

Our courses are certified by the Council for Pastoral and Spiritual Counsellors or CPSC.

Train for Counselling with a Local Impact in South Africa

The Level 2 Advanced Counselling Course. Our approach ensures that graduates are equipped to serve in South African communities, offering a faith-based yet professional counselling experience. If you’re passionate about counselling with a Christian worldview and want to make a difference in Cape Town, the Western Cape, or beyond, this course will empower you with the knowledge, practical skills, and ethical foundation to do so.

some topics covered in the course

•  Advanced Listening Skills – Mastering deeper techniques for effective client communication.
•  Confidentiality & Legal Issues – Understanding ethical boundaries and legal responsibilities in counselling.
•  Supervision – Engaging in structured, professional oversight to ensure best practices.
•  Loss and Bereavement – Equipping you to support those experiencing grief and life transitions.
•  Interpersonal Relationships & Co-Dependency – Helping individuals navigate healthy connections.
•  Rejection, Forgiveness & Emotional Healing – Exploring theological and psychological approaches to healing.
•  Counselling Methods – Integrating Gestalt Therapy, Discipleship Counselling, Nouthetic Counselling, Person-Centred Counselling, and Transactional Analysis into your practice.
•  Practical Application – Hands-on skills practice and placement at a counselling centre to gain real-world experience.

Who Can Apply?

This Christian Counsellor Training is open to students who have already completed a Level 1 Counselling Course. Additionally, applicants must provide a reference letter from a church minister, elder, NGO manager, or coordinator, confirming their suitability for this advanced level of training.

Take the Next Step

Are you ready to deepen your impact and become a certified Christian counsellor? Register your expression of interest today to join the next intake for our Level 2 Advanced Counsellor Training.