A day in the life
- 09:00One-to-one session with a student facing exam stress.
- 11:00Write up notes and plan next steps.
- 14:00Run a group session on grief or addiction.
- 16:00Supervision: talk through tough cases with a senior.
Is it for you?
- Best for Helpers
Understanding people is a puzzle you never stop solving.
- With a Thinker side
You'll get to dig into tricky problems until they make sense.
- Worth knowing
Emotionally demanding work. Good self-care is part of the job.
Your path to becoming a Counselling Psychologist
Based on the KCSE (8-4-4) route.
- 1 Now · Form 2–4
Focus on these subjects
EnglishBiologyCRE or IRE - 2 KCSE
Aim for C+ overall
C+ or better in English. Apply through KUCCPS after your results.
- 3 Study · 4 years
BA Counselling Psychology
Offered at Kenyatta, Daystar, USIU-Africa, Moi, Egerton and more.
- 4 After · 1–2 years
Supervised practice
Register with the Counsellors and Psychologists Board, or study a master’s.