junbi:
I would love to study this... where to start tho

Pavore9:


In Nigeria, it will be starting with a bachelor's degree in Psychology then Masters in Counseling Psychology bur outside Nigeria, take for example Kenya they have certificate, diploma, bachelors in counseling psychology. Below is the units offered by bachelor's students of counselling psychology though it is just about 70% of the total units.

-Introduction to Psychology
-Introduction to Professional Counseling
-Theories of Counseling Psychology
-Personal Development: I
-Practice of Counseling
-Human Growth and Development
-Ethical and Legal Issues
-Personal Development II & Personal Therapy I
-E-Therapy
-Communication Skills for Counselors
-Personality Psychology
-Psychopathology
-Supervision in Counseling Practice I & Personal Therapy II
-Group Therapy
-Research Methods in Counseling Psychology
-HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing
-Counseling for Medical Conditions
-Psychological Assessments
-Counseling Practicum I
-Trauma and Trauma Counseling
-Substance Abuse Counseling
-Multicultural counselling
-Therapeutic Psychology
-Entrepreneurship
-Health Psychology
-Psychology of parenting
-Crisis Counseling
-Family and Marriage Counseling
-Neuropsychology/Psychopharmacology
-Human Sexuality
-Child and Adolescent psychology
-Community Counseling
-Stress Management and Counseling
-Career Guidance and Counseling
-Integration of Psychology, Christian (Biblical) & African worldview

junbi:



Sounds interesting!
but to go back to university in this bhuera
can't i do a masters in it

Pavore9:


Your first degree is in?

junbi:


Mass Communication

Pavore9:


Starting out with a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology should set you on the path to getting a Masters in Counseling psychology.

There is this psychotherapist, Chiadi Ndu the founder of BTH Therapy http://bththerapy.com/counsellor/ she is a lawyer but switched to acquiring her Masters in Counseling psychology alongside other certifications and now one of the notable psychotherapists in Nigeria. But her bill no be pure water money o but her therapy practice delivers.

Yhemit:
PSY is not a straight course to pass, you need to apply logic and reasoning.

Psychology is deep, it stretches into the inner-self.

Buzzgal:
Thank God I stumbled on this thread. I studied medical radiography but I have a passion for counseling. Been wondering what to do but now I know. Got to do my masters in counseling psychology then ASAP.

But I also hope I could intern with some counseling organizations as I progress. Is that possible??

KINGJAJA888:
PLz this RaDiography course U studied, is it paying you well? As in Is the course worth studying? Cuz I'm presently a RaD student at the nnamdi azikiwe university and would like to know if I have hope in the future Thanks and God bless you.

PrincessMila:
I'm currently studying psychology and I don't think I would venture into counseling psychology when I wanna do my masters. We all know Nigerians would rather go to churches or pastors rather than pay to be counselled by a psychologist. If you can give me proof of those actually making it in that, I might buy what you're selling...

Pavore9:
With a population hovering around 200 million and presenting psychological issues leading to breakdowns, dysfunctionality and suicidal thoughts, there is dire need for counselling psychologists to offer talk therapy to help conceptualize the fixations one is going through and help develop skills to deal with them.

There is a limit to a religious leader's competence if he/she has no training in psychotherapy. We can't continue to sandpaper psychological issues with religion as it is not productive.

Back to my question, why are few Nigerians studying Counselling Psychology?

Feel free to share your thoughts.

Emeikus:


There is no market for such a course as most people with psychological problems take it to church and to God

Pavore9:


What is your focus for postgraduate?

PrincessMila:


I don't know yet. I'm thinking clinical Psychology or developmental psychology...

I'll figure it out with time.

Pavore9:


It is presently an upmarket service in Nigeria.

Pavore9:


Nice, you get to figure it out. I have friends who are in the field and do get them share so many opportunities
Do make sure your postgraduate studies is outside Nigeria.

Pavore9:


Nice, you get to figure it out. I have friends who are in the field and do get them share so many opportunities
Do make sure your postgraduate studies is outside Nigeria.

paleke:
It is a knowledge that will help nigerians. I am into career transition coaching and a lot of people are seeing the importance.

Pavore9:
With a population hovering around 200 million and presenting psychological issues leading to breakdowns, dysfunctionality and suicidal thoughts, there is dire need for counselling psychologists to offer talk therapy to help conceptualize the fixations one is going through and help develop skills to deal with them.

There is a limit to a religious leader's competence if he/she has no training in psychotherapy. We can't continue to sandpaper psychological issues with religion as it is not productive.

Back to my question, why are few Nigerians studying Counselling Psychology?

Feel free to share your thoughts.

jakandeola:
why dont u like to chat wit me

hahn:
because we can pray our kolo away

Pavore9:


As in?