The Humanitas Counselling Course

Humanitas Counselling Course graduates in a practical training session

From a Psychology Graduate to a Confident Counsellor in 4 Months

A psychology degree teaches theory. This course gives you real clients, supervised experience, and 220+ practical hours - join 500+ graduates across Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban - or join live online.

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4 months In-person or live online ASCHP-eligible R9 999 deposit + 4 payments

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Cape Town August '26 Intake

Phase 1 — Theory: 03 Aug – 28 Aug 2026

In-person Full-time attendance required

Phase 2 — Practical: 28 Aug – 20 Nov 2026

Flexible scheduling Supervised placement

R 32 999 R 9 999 deposit secures your seat Then 4 x R 5 750/month

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Online August '26 Intake

Phase 1 — Theory: 10 Aug – 04 Sep 2026

Live online Full-time attendance required

Phase 2 — Practical: 04 Sep – 27 Nov 2026

Flexible scheduling Supervised placement

R 32 999 R 9 999 deposit secures your seat Then 4 x R 5 750/month

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Pretoria August '26 Intake

Phase 1 — Theory: 17 Aug – 11 Sep 2026

In-person Full-time attendance required

Phase 2 — Practical: 11 Sep – 04 Dec 2026

Flexible scheduling Supervised placement

R 32 999 R 9 999 deposit secures your seat Then 4 x R 5 750/month

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Pretoria January '27 Intake

Phase 1 — Theory: 11 Jan – 05 Feb 2027

In-person Full-time attendance required

Phase 2 — Practical: 05 Feb – 07 May 2027

Flexible scheduling Supervised placement

R 32 999 R 9 999 deposit secures your seat Then 4 x R 5 750/month

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Cape Town January '27 Intake Century City

Phase 1 — Theory: 18 Jan – 12 Feb 2027

In-person Full-time attendance required

Phase 2 — Practical: 12 Feb – 14 May 2027

Flexible scheduling Supervised placement

R 32 999 R 9 999 deposit secures your seat Then 4 x R 5 750/month

Register & Enrol Now

Johannesburg January '27 Intake

Phase 1 — Theory: 25 Jan – 19 Feb 2027

In-person Full-time attendance required

Phase 2 — Practical: 19 Feb – 21 May 2027

Flexible scheduling Supervised placement

R 32 999 R 9 999 deposit secures your seat Then 4 x R 5 750/month

Register & Enrol Now

Durban February '27 Intake

Phase 1 — Theory: 01 Feb – 26 Feb 2027

In-person Full-time attendance required

Phase 2 — Practical: 26 Feb – 28 May 2027

Flexible scheduling Supervised placement

R 32 999 R 9 999 deposit secures your seat Then 4 x R 5 750/month

Register & Enrol Now

91,9% 2025 completion rate

139 Graduates in 2025

220+ Practical hours

What our graduates say

“Worth every rand. I'd recommend it to anyone who feels hopeless after obtaining their Honours Degree in Psychology. The lectures are friendly, the environment is amazing, and I cannot even begin to explain the amount of knowledge you'll walk away with.”

Katlego Senoelo

Graduate

“This course has surpassed my expectations! It is highly informative with the right balance of theory and practical. I take away concrete implementable practices based on the extensive experience of the presenters.”

Monique Woodborne

Graduate

“The Humanitas training went far past my expectations in delivering a carefully tailored counselling course. They equip you with the tools necessary to be a well rounded counsellor and they do so with compassion and enthusiasm.”

Kevin Greenwood

Graduate

“I absolutely fell in love with this course. I have learned so much more in the past 4 weeks of training than in 4 years in varsity! The team has such a great passion and energy -- it's contagious.”

Danél Taute

Graduate

“You are not just empowered with the counselling skills, but also taken through understanding all that you'll require to start running your own business. I feel so equipped!”

Veronica Motsepe

Graduate

“I have never attended training as insightful, in-depth and amazing as this. The presenters are immensely passionate and knowledgeable. They successfully equipped me with the correct foundation to understand and respect this unique practice.”

Talitha Van Wyk

Graduate

“I truly learnt a lot from completing their Humanitas Counselling Course. I feel more equipped to help people on their journeys. Thank you so much!”

Sabrina Rodrigues

Graduate

“After coming across the Humanitas Counselling Course I began to see that the goal is to counsel confidently -- and this is exactly what this course has done for me. The team did an outstanding job in making this course different from the usual university courses.”

Zayaan Sarlie

Graduate

“Absolutely incredible! This course has empowered me in so many ways. The lecturers are amazing, empowering and really so experienced! I would recommend this course to anyone who has a passion for helping others. So worth it!”

Caitlin Claase

Graduate

“This course was great -- super helpful and uplifting! It's a great platform to ask questions related to your future and a great place to start building a network of great professionals.”

Joanel van Niekerk

Graduate

“Truly an experience to remember. This is a real eye opener for any aspiring counsellor or any helping profession to give you the needed tools and drive to want to know more about humanity.”

Constant van der Merwe

Graduate

“The Humanitas counselling course is one of the highest quality courses I have ever taken. The lectures were clear, well paced, and engaging. I feel like I have a solid foundation in counselling that will support me moving forward in my career.”

Armand Prinsloo

Graduate

“The course was very amazing and fulfilling. The staff is professional, well organised, very helpful and always there to guide their students. I would definitely recommend the course to people interested in wellness and human relations.”

Patience Khumalo

Graduate

“The Humanitas course was a wonderful experience that equipped me with practical skills to counsel confidently. Every module was delivered as both informative and fun! I highly recommend this course for anyone interested in counselling and psychology.”

Shanice Taylor Chinsamy

Graduate

Frequently asked questions

A psychology degree is the most common background, but we also accept social work qualifications and other relevant NQF 7 qualifications with at least three years of psychology content. If you're unsure whether you qualify, email us with your transcript and we'll confirm.

Four months total. Phase 1 is one month of full-time theory at your chosen campus (Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, or Durban) or live online via video conference. Phase 2 is three months of part-time supervised practicum where you see real clients under the guidance of a qualified supervisor. You'll log 220+ practical hours by the end.

The course is not SAQA/NQF registered as a formal qualification -- it's a professional training programme. Upon successful completion you become eligible to register with ASCHP (the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners) as a Wellness Counsellor. ASCHP registration is what allows you to practise professionally in South Africa.

The course requires 90% attendance minimum during Phase 1 theory. It's a full-time commitment for that month. If you miss more than two days you may need to defer to the next intake. Phase 2 practicum is more flexible because it's scheduled around client availability.

You see real clients under supervision at one of our placement partners or an approved organisation in your area. You'll log practical counselling hours, attend group supervision, and receive individual feedback from a qualified supervisor. The 220+ hours include direct client work, supervision, and personal reflection.

Your deposit secures your seat and is non-refundable after Phase 1 begins. Before Phase 1 starts, a full refund is available minus a small administration fee. Monthly instalments are payable on a set schedule -- see the intake card above for exact amounts. If you need to withdraw mid-course, contact us directly -- we handle these case-by-case.

You can open a private counselling practice as a registered Wellness Counsellor via ASCHP, strengthen master's degree applications with practical experience, or specialise further (e.g. Play Based Intervention). Many graduates combine counselling with existing careers in social work, education, or HR.

Yes -- you can arrange your own placement with an institution or organisation of your choosing. Online counselling via Zoom or Microsoft Teams is also available, which makes the practicum fully accessible to students on our online intakes. Students are listed on the Humanitas free counselling page to receive online client requests.

The course is not offered part-time, but a live-online intake is available. Online intakes follow the same programme as the in-person intakes: Phase 1 theory is delivered live via video conference and still requires full-time attendance for the month, and Phase 2 practicum involves real client contact under supervision (online placements are available).

In-person placements are available in Pretoria, Cape Town, and Durban. Online placements are also available. If you're in a different city, you're welcome to arrange your own placement with a local organisation -- we'll help guide the process.

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