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The Chartered Institute Of Counseling In Nigeria

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Welcome to the global heartbeat of professional counseling excellence where passion meets purpose, and expertise transforms lives.

The Institute provides a wide range of counseling and related courses. Students enroll with assurance and confidence on our quality courses, which are fully backed by the experience and resources of the Institute of Counseling. The institute offers courses both in Clinical and Pastoral Counseling, within a pastoral context in the beginning but diversified in recent years to also produce a selection of further courses which follow the clinical person-centered approach developed by Carl Rogers and others. The Institute is committed to a non-discriminatory policy to educate all who will benefit from the courses it offers, irrespective of culture, religion, tribe or nationality. The quality of education in the institute can compete with any of such in any part of the world, and the certificate is a professional qualification to start a private practice with adequate monitoring and experience. Additionally we are open to assisting the local community by accepting referral from relevant NGOs. Objectives

The Objective of The Institute are:

To promote the training and development of counseling skills

To provide opportunities for continuing professional development

To issued professional certificate for the purpose of private counseling practice

To produce and distribute counseling skills training resources

To provide a counseling service for individuals needing counseling.

02/11/2026

Counseling is more than a passion; it is a profession that requires competence, ethical practice, continuous development, and professional accountability.

At the Chartered Institute of Counselling in Nigeria (CICN), we are building a community of competent, empowered, and globally relevant counselling professionals committed to advancing the profession in Nigeria and across Africa.

What do you gain from CICN membership?

- Professional Recognition: Strengthen your professional identity and credibility.

- Continuous Development: Access professional training, seminars, conferences, and learning opportunities.

- Networking: Connect with fellow practitioners, educators, researchers, and industry professionals.

- Career Advancement: Explore opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and visibility.

- Professional Resources: Benefit from knowledge-sharing, publications, and institutional initiatives.

- Professional Belonging: Become part of a community shaping the future of counselling.

Our upcoming induction ceremony offers eligible members the opportunity to be formally welcomed into the CICN professional community and affirm their commitment to advancing the counselling profession.

Don’t remain on the sidelines of a profession you are passionate about. Find your professional home. Build your network. Strengthen your identity.

02/11/2026

May every sunrise this month remind you that growth is always possible, change is within reach, and no matter where you are in your journey, you can always begin again.

Remember, the mind is capable of learning new patterns, unlearning old limitations, and creating possibilities beyond yesterday’s experiences.

This November, give yourself permission to rethink, relearn, rebuild, and become a better version of yourself.

A new month is not just a change of date; it is another opportunity to change your perspective, redirect your thoughts, and transform your life.

Welcome to November!
CICN – Empowering Minds, Unlocking Professionalism.

30/10/2026

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26/10/2026

NEW HERE? WELCOME TO CICN.

The Chartered Institute of Counselling in Nigeria (CICN) is a professional institute committed to advancing counselling education, strengthening professional development, and promoting mental wellness in Nigeria.

We are dedicated to equipping counsellors with the knowledge, skills, and professional values needed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Beyond professional training, CICN champions human dignity, ethical practice, continuous learning, and positive social impact.

Our mission is simple: to advance the counselling profession, empower professionals, and contribute to a society where mental wellness matters and every human life is valued.

CICN: Empowering Minds. Unlocking Professionalism.

Learn more at https://thecicn.org

ProfessionalDevelopment

25/10/2026

Counselor Half Hour is a monthly impactful free webinar organised by The CICN.

Today at 6pm, we are going to be having another powerful session with our graduates. One you cannot afford to miss as thhe topic are highly relevant for personal and professional development.

In this edition Ifeanyi Daniel Adinnu Ifeanyi Adinnu will be ttresting the topic, Understanding the Connection Between Mental Health and Wellness. While Joy Eneh-Oji Joy Eneh-Oji | Licensed Therapist will be talking on Becoming the Safe Space Every Client Deserves.

You can click on this link to join for free:

Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83646070244?pwd=VtnkuQGPBJKdwXf7TweCyeyD0OTuW9.1

Meeting ID: 836 4607 0244
Passcode: 922986

We encourage you to join a few minutes before the session begins to allow time for a smooth connection. Come ready to learn, reflect, and grow.

CICN: Empowering Minds, Unlocking Professionalism.

25/10/2026

Every organisation wants better performance, stronger teamwork, effective leadership, and measurable results. But the psychological truth is that you cannot sustainably improve performance without understanding the people behind it.

Behind every missed target may be a mindset that needs to shift. Behind every workplace conflict may be an emotional need that has gone unaddressed. And behind every high-performing team is the power of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, effective communication, and psychological safety.

At the Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria (CICN), we believe corporate training should go beyond transferring knowledge. It should transform thinking, influence behaviour, strengthen relationships, and unlock human potential.

Our corporate training programmes are designed to help organisations build emotionally intelligent leaders, psychologically aware teams, healthier workplace cultures, and people who are better equipped to thrive.

Because when you understand the human mind, you gain a powerful tool for transforming human performance. Let your next corporate training be more than an event, makr it an investment in the psychology of performance and partner with CICN for corporate training, workplace mental health, emotional intelligence, leadership development, and employee wellness programmes.

Address

2A Lalupon Close, Off Keffi Street, Off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi
Lagos
101233

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+2348179440956

Website

https://thecicn.org/

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