Community Counsellor
Communities across South Africa are facing significant psychosocial challenges — from poverty and unemployment to gender-based violence, substance abuse, and trauma. Trained Community Counsellors are the front line of support, providing vital non-clinical assistance to individuals and families in need. This HWSETA-recognised short course builds your foundational counselling skills, equips you to provide psychosocial first aid, and empowers you to serve your community with confidence and compassion. Whether you are already working in a community-facing role or looking to formalise your experience, this course is your starting point.
Duration: 25 hours | Accreditation: HWSETA, QCTO
What You Will Learn
- Introduction to Community Counselling and the Helping Relationship
- Communication and Active Listening Skills
- Psychosocial Support in Community Contexts
- Understanding Trauma and Its Effects
- Basic Counselling Approaches and Techniques
- Substance Abuse Awareness and Basic Intervention
- Gender-Based Violence: Recognition and Response
- Grief, Loss and Bereavement Support
- Referral Systems and Community Resource Mapping
- Ethics, Confidentiality and Boundaries in Counselling Practice
Key Benefits
- Apply foundational counselling skills in community and social development settings
- Provide basic psychosocial support to individuals and families experiencing hardship
- Recognise and respond appropriately to trauma, grief, and crisis situations
- Make effective referrals to professional services and community resources
- Work ethically and confidentially in sensitive community contexts
- Build personal resilience and self-care practices as a frontline helper
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for community health workers, social auxiliary workers, NGO staff, volunteers, caregivers, and anyone in a community-facing role who provides informal support and wishes to develop structured counselling competencies.
This course is offered through Tericorp as an accredited Skills Development Provider recognised by HWSETA and aligned to QCTO quality standards.
Tericorp Training's qualified instructors bring real-world experience to every course. Contact us to find out about upcoming dates or to arrange in-house training for your organisation.
