APPLICATION DEADLINE: ROLLING ADMISSION
OVERVIEW
The growing trend of stress, mental health and other psychosocial disorders in The Gambia has created an urgent need for highly trained counsellors and mental health practitioners.
The Management Development Institute (MDI) was established in 1982 by an Act of Parliament to provide management training, consultancy and research to the public, private and NGO sectors in the Gambia.
Wayas Counselling & Training Partnering is a private organisation specialising in delivering professional counselling, psychotherapy and mental health training to individuals, organisations and communities, both in The Gambia (Registration No. SRN 1820125948) and the UK (Registration No.15286574).
Together, these organisations have partnered to address the needs gap in mental health through quality training programmes in Professional Counselling & Mental Health for professionals and the general public.
GOALS
The collaboration between the two institutions aims to:
- Increase access to mental health services in The Gambia, by providing training to create a qualified, competent, and culturally-relevant counselling and mental health workforce.
- Work in collaboration with organisations and institutions to advance, promote, and protect clients’ interests in mental health.
- Be leaders in the provision of quality, efficient and cost-effective counselling, and mental health services in The Gambia and the diaspora.
LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLING:
(Accredited)
- Start Date: To be confirmed
- Live Sessions: Thursdays, 10am - 1pm
- 3 years, Full-Time Equivalent, D85000 per year
The first year of the programmes is a Certificate in Mental Health Counselling Skills (Levels 2&3) for basic knowledge helpful for everyday life.
Upon completion of the certificate the learner will then proceed through two additional Integrative Counselling levels (4&5); which would qualify them to perform as a professional counsellor. The instruction is designed to suit varying interests and goals for practice.
This programme is accredited by CPCAB, UK and is delivered by WAYAS COUNSELLING & TRAINING, in partnership with the CIVIL SERVICE UNIVERSITY, The Gambia (formerly referred to as Management Development Institute - MDI).
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
Appilcants will be interviewed by our admissions team, for an assessment of whether there is suitable experience, skills and specialised background to successfully complete the course requirements.
While completion of grade 12 or equivalent is expected, we consider the professional experience in these fields, in lieu of educational qualifications:
- Education
- Health
- Social Work
- Law Enforcement
- Advocacy
- Political, Religious and/or Community Leader
- Mental Health Certificate Holders
PAYMENT METHODS
Paypal:
Send payment through https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/wayasct
Payments are be accepted via Paypal or major credit card.
Bank Deposit:
1.) Pay the D300 registration fee to one of the MDI accounts
a.) Agib Bank - Acc No. 201010110559193
Routing/BBAN No. 003201010110559193
b.) Zenith Bank - Acc No. 601010900
Routing/BBAN No. 014201601010900010
2.) Email your bank receipt and WhatsApp number to admin@wayasct.org, to confirm that your payment has been sent.
Payment will be due once a notice of admissions acceptance is received. An installment plan is available, upon request. Failure to pay will result in your exclusion from the course.
FINANCIAL AID
Currently, no financial aid is available. Payment plans are available. However we can support (i.e., with letters confirming application/acceptance etc.) your application to organisations and private donors for assistance with course fee payments. Further details regarding fee and payment requirements may be found in the Terms and Conditions.
