The following are the minimum requirements for registration as a Registered Counsellor with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA): A four-year professional Bachelor of Psychology degree approved by the HPCSA, including a 720-hour practicum.
In South Africa, how long does it take to become a counselor?
A bachelor’s degree takes three years to complete, an honours degree takes one year, and a master’s degree in clinical, counseling, or research psychology takes two years (one-year of coursework and one-year internship).
What qualifications are required to work as a counsellor?
‘Your core practitioner training should include at least a diploma in counselling or psychotherapy at level 4, but it could also include a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or doctorate.’
Your program should last at least one year full-time or two years part-time in a classroom setting.
Can I work as a counsellor without a degree?
A counsellor’s training consists of both theoretical and practical experience, but you do not need a degree to become one.
How long does it take to become a therapist?
Professional counsellor training lasts three to five years and can be obtained as a diploma or a degree. A minimum number of client hours obtained through a work placement is required for qualification. The training begins with an overview of counselling.
What do registered therapists do?
A registered counsellor offers short-term, supportive counselling as well as psycho-education and psychological assessments such as intellectual or scholastic abilities, aptitude, interests, career placement, and personality profiling.
