The Chartered Institute Of Counseling In Nigeria

The Chartered Institute Of Counseling In Nigeria 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.

26 Days to Go! 🎓A new class of professional counselors is almost ready to make impact — supporting mental health, healin...
05/01/2026

26 Days to Go! 🎓
A new class of professional counselors is almost ready to make impact — supporting mental health, healing, and hope across our communities.
If you’ve been thinking about taking your counseling journey to the next level, this is your moment.
👉 Upgrade your membership and qualify for induction into the CICN community — learn, connect, and grow with professionals who care.

See you at the graduation ceremony!

The New Year isn’t about pretending nothing happened, it’s about giving ourselves permission to grow from it.Every lesso...
05/01/2026

The New Year isn’t about pretending nothing happened, it’s about giving ourselves permission to grow from it.
Every lesson, every mistake, every quiet victory becomes part of our strength.
This year, may we choose healing, self-awareness, and gentle new beginnings — one step at a time.

NewYearNewGrowth



Some of our graduates at our second graduation in 2020… We have come a long way and raised professionals who are doing e...
04/01/2026

Some of our graduates at our second graduation in 2020… We have come a long way and raised professionals who are doing exceptionally well in their various counseling fields both in and outside the country. Can you identify your therapist here?

Happy New Year! A new chapter, new opportunities, and fresh space to grow.May this year bring clarity, peace, and the co...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year!
A new chapter, new opportunities, and fresh space to grow.
May this year bring clarity, peace, and the courage to become the best version of yourself.

At CICN, we’re committed to helping you learn, heal, and build the skills that transform lives — including yours.
📚 Enrollment for our counseling programs is OPEN this New Year.
Start your journey with us — one decision can shape your future.

Here’s to growth, purpose, and possibilities in 2026!

Every goal you set this year depends on the mental strength of the people executing it and you can’t demand peak perform...
28/12/2025

Every goal you set this year depends on the mental strength of the people executing it and you can’t demand peak performance from exhausted minds.

Corporate engagements without psychological support lead to burnout and burnout silently drains productivity, creativity, and loyalty, long before it shows up in your reports.

MindPower 2026 is a science-backed mental well-being and psychological performance program by The Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria, designed to help your people reset, build resilience, and perform at their best all year long.

Start the year with mentally strong teams, a healthier culture, and sustainable results. Book a MindPower slot for your organisation today.

Inquiry: +234 813 861 2394
bda@thecicn.org
https://thecicn.org/upcoming-events/

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25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us!
This season reminds us of hope, compassion, and the power of supporting one another.
To our students, Tutors, Clients, and community — thank you for trusting us, learning with us, and growing with us.
May your homes be filled with peace, your hearts with joy, and your path be guided by new opportunities in the coming year.
Warm wishes and Merry Christmas!

Counseling supervision is a structured professional relationship between a more experienced counselor (the supervisor) a...
24/12/2025

Counseling supervision is a structured professional relationship between a more experienced counselor (the supervisor) and a less experienced counselor (the supervisee).

Its primary goal is to support, guide, and enhance the professional development, competence, and ethical practice of the supervisee. This relationship is both evaluative and developmental, and is essential for quality assurance, client safety, and counselor growth.

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The new year has a quiet way of asking us hard questions: Is this the life I truly want, I’m I fulfilled or just survivi...
21/12/2025

The new year has a quiet way of asking us hard questions: Is this the life I truly want, I’m I fulfilled or just surviving? What will my life mean five, ten, twenty years from now?

For many people, the new year is not just about resolutions, it’s about reinvention. Starting a new career that finally aligns with your values, healing the parts of you that have carried trauma for too long, finding clarity in the middle of an existential crisis, preparing for retirement with purpose, not fear, choosing to help humanity, not just make a living, or deciding at last, to live a life that actually makes sense.

At the Chartered Institute of Counseling (CICN), these are not abstract dreams, they are structured pathways. We train you to heal yourself and others, equip you with professional skills that change lives, starting with your own, and help you turn empathy, purpose, and lived experience into a respected, impactful career.

Studying at The CICN is not just about training, it is a decision to become through living a purposeful life while gaining an internationally recognised certification.
If you have ever felt the pull to do the work that matters, are tired of postponing purpose or the new year feels like a turning point then your next chapter can begin today, because purpose doesn’t wait forever, and neither should you.

Reg: www.thecicn.org
Inquiry: +234 817 944 0956

We know you have been surfing the internet for some time now, looking for the right place to get certified as a Clinical...
21/12/2025

We know you have been surfing the internet for some time now, looking for the right place to get certified as a Clinical Counselor, search no further, we got you covered.

Here at The Institute of Counseling, we tutor you on how to start living your dream of becoming a professional Counselor. We understand you are passionate about this, and most time you get fulfilled when you help people solve their difficult life issues.

Let us teach you how to do this professionally and raise your shoulders in the midst of professional counselors all over the world. Join us now, and let’s help you to build your dream, while changing one life together, at a time.

It is better not to help people than to help them unprofessionally.

www.thecicn.org

17/12/2025

Celebrating a boss who leads with wisdom, kindness, and excellence.
This birthday surprise was our little way of saying thank you for the guidance, support, and inspiration you give us every day.
We’re truly grateful for your leadership and honored to celebrate you.

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Lagos
101233

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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

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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.