The Institute is the first of its kind in this part of the world, acquiring professional certificate as a clinical counselor and psychotherapist just got easy. 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 has positioned itself to help people acquire professional certificate in their chosen counseling or psychotherapy filed, a development that is long over due in Africa. 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. Objective The Objective of Institute of Counseling in Nigeria 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.