Counselling, training and workplace wellness, from one trusted institution.

ACCTI transforms lives and strengthens communities through professional counselling, accredited training, corporate wellness programmes, and community outreach across Kenya and beyond.

Every counselling session is delivered by a qualified, licensed, and actively practicing counsellor, upholding the highest standards of professional ethics, confidentiality, and evidence-based care. Our commitment to excellence ensures compassionate, client-centered support that restores hope, strengthens resilience, and transforms lives.

Our diploma, certificates, and short courses programmes combine academic excellence with practical, hands-on training. Aligned with recognized professional and educational standards, our programmes equip learners with the knowledge, ethical foundations, and practical skills to advance their careers and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Empowering Communities, Strengthening Resilience, and Transforming Lives. Our impact extends beyond counselling rooms and training institutions into the heart of communities. Through community outreach initiatives, mental health awareness campaigns, psychosocial support, capacity-building programmes, Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), and corporate wellness training, we empower individuals, families, organizations, and communities with the knowledge, skills, and support needed to navigate life’s challenges.

Welcome to Amani,

One Institution Behind Kenya's Mental Health

Amani Counselling Centre & Training Institute has evolved to a respected institution dedicated to advancing mental health, emotional well-being and personal development. ACCTI’s philosophical orientation is aimed at “Restoration and development of the dignity of human person which strives to extend its concerns to all in need, regardless of their religious beliefs, economic class or ethnic orientation”.

Established since

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Counselling hours delivered

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Counselling client records from all Amani offices over the past 12 months

Students

Trained in Counselling Psychology and Social Work and Community Development

(Numbers trained in the period 2021-2025)

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Indivuduals reached through awareness programmes, mental health talks and youth empowerment activities.

Caregivers

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Have been capacity built with psychosocial support skills to address Trauma emanating from Gender Based Violence, Non-Communicable Diseases and unforeseen disasters

Trusted by Leading Kenyan Organisations

We partner with governmental, non-governmental, and private institutions to design tailor-made, impact-driven solutions that enhance employee wellbeing, resilience, and organizational efficiency.

WHAT WE DO

Four Services, One Address

Most people find only one piece of the mental health system at a time. ACCTI was built so a person, a professional, or an organisation only ever has to find us once.
With its Head Office in Nairobi and regional presence in Mombasa, Nyeri, Kisumu, and Siaya, ACCTI operates nationally and continues to expand its geographic and digital reach.
The Institute’s philosophical foundation is rooted in restoring and developing the dignity of the human person, regardless of background.

Individual, couples, family and children’s counselling from licensed counselors. Professional Clinical

Accredited counselling, psychology and social work programmes for future practitioners.

Confidential Employee Assistance Programmes and workplace mental health training.

Empowering communities across Kenya through counselling psychology trainings, mental health awareness, and community-based initiatives that equip individuals with the knowledge and practical skills to promote emotional well-being and support others.

TRAINING

Explore Our Diverse Training Programs

Every ACCTI programme is taught by practising counsellors, reviewed against recognised counselling psychology standards.

CertificateCounselling Psychology (9 months)

Practical basics of psychology, active listening, helping skills, and ethics. Ideal for teachers, church workers, and anyone starting out. Careers: peer counsellor, guidance assistant, community counsellor.

Diploma in Counselling Psychology (2½ years)

Learn counselling theories, trauma and grief support, family and youth counselling, and ethics, with supervised practicum. Careers: counsellor, rehabilitation officer, welfare officer, community mental health advocate.

Certificat in Social Development

Grassroots skills in community organising, basic project planning, and working with vulnerable groups. Careers: community mobilizer, field assistant, youth group coordinator.

Diploma in Social work and Community Development (KNEC)

A nationally examined programme covering social policy, child protection, community mobilisation, and project management. Careers: social worker, community development officer, NGO programme officer, child protection officer.

Employee Wellness / EAP Services

“Empowering your people. Strengthening your organization.”

Counselling Services

“Your journey to healing starts with a single conversation.”

CORPORATE AFFAIRS SERVICES

Corporate Wellness & EAP Solutions

y integrating psychosocial expertise with organizational development strategies, ACCTI delivers tailor-made solutions that enhance workforce resilience, support employee wellbeing, and drive organizational productivity

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Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)

Comprehensive mental health initiatives, stress management, work-life balance support, and proactive burnout prevention

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Training Workshops & Seminars

Custom built learning experiences aligned with organizational targets and emerging institutional challenges

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Psychosocial Support Programs

Focused interventions promoting psychological safety, emotional resilience, and personal growth for teams

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Team Building & Development

Structured experiential exercises designed to strengthen workplace cohesion, communication, and leadership skills

WELLNESS

The Amani State of the Art Mental Health Wellness Center

Amani Counselling Centre & Training Institute has been a trusted sanctuary for individuals facing trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and gender-based violence. We have walked alongside cancer survivors, supported victims of domestic abuse, helped countless families navigate loss and grief, and provided crisis intervention for those battling suicidal thoughts. We have also trained thousands of caregivers and mental health professionals who now serve communities across the country.

Kenya's Rising Mental Health Crisis

The WHO reports that 1 in 8 people globally live with a mental health condition. In Kenya, 1 in 4 individuals seeking care at primary healthcare facilities present with mental health challenges. We are stepping out boldly to change this.

Doubling Our National Reach

Expanding from 14,000 annual counselling hours to scale support for tens of thousands across Kenya.

We are establishing a dedicated national hub to restore dignity, deliver holistic care, and scale life-saving access:

Preventative Support

Screenings, community workshops, wellness programs, and psychoeducation.

Therapeutic Care

Counselling, psychotherapy, psychiatric care, and medical services.

Holistic Healing

Nutrition, fitness, occupational, speech, and mind-body therapies.

Specialized Facilities

Sound-proofed rooms, a calming rooftop garden, and a virtual crisis IT hub.

WHY CHOOSE ACCTI?

Continuity, Not a Referral Chain

At Amani Counselling Centre and Training Institute, we go beyond standard care we empower lives, restore dignity, and build resilient communities. Discover what sets our services and training apart

Continuity of care

A client, trainee, or employee moves between our services without losing context or trust.

Kenyan-grown, professionally rigorous

Clinical standards adapted for Kenyan language, culture and community context.

Trainers who still practise

Our tutors are practising clinicians, so training stays grounded in the realities of the therapy room.

A licensed, accountable institution

Licenced by Counsellors and Psychologists Board (CPB) and training certified by the National Industrial Training Authority

HOW TO BEGIN

Your Journey Starts Here,
Steps to getting you into our Programs

Beginning your journey with Amani Counselling Centre and Training Institute is easy. Here is how you can join our programs or access our services

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Choose your service

Counselling, training, employee wellness, or community programme.

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Reach out

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Initial consultation or intake

A short call or intake form to understand your needs (or, for training, your eligibility).

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Confirm your booking or enrolment

Receive a confirmed session time, or an offer letter for a training programme.

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Begin your journey

Attend your first session, or your first day of class.

Help Us Grow What Amani Can Offer

Your gift supports counselling access, trainee bursaries, community outreach and the new Amani Wellness Centre.

TESTIMONIAL

Stories of Transformation

Hear directly from the individuals, trainees, and frontline partners whose lives and communities have been impacted through ACCTI’s programs.

Francisca Aluoch

CTR Beneficiary & Diploma Student

"I have been having an issue in my life for some time now and anyone I shared with would judge me including spiritual leaders and family. The only time I shared and never got judgement was with my therapist at Amani. The peace and comfort I got keeps me moving smoothly."

Peter Kinyanjui

CTR Beneficiary & Diploma Student

"In February 2023, at the National Cancer Summit in Nairobi, I stood with a heavy heart and asked a question that changed my life: 'Where do you classify hope, or the lack of it?' Having battled cancer and witnessed many lose their will to fight, I realized that psychological support was just as vital as medical treatment. That moment led me to the Community Trauma Response (CTR) program at Amani Counselling Centre, where I found both healing and purpose. Now in my second semester of the Diploma program, I stand not just as a survivor, but as a healed healer—ready to walk alongside others with empathy and strength."

Education Official

GBV Capacity Enhancement Beneficiary

"Designating specific officers to handle GBV cases and offer support in schools has made a significant difference. We are noticing more stability in the family and social relationships of our staff, which directly impacts the school environment."

Caregiver

Organization Supporting Persons with Disabilities

"This training has reshaped our approach. We now better understand the unique psychosocial needs of those we serve and are committed to building stronger, more inclusive support networks in our communities and schools."

Non-State Agency Practitioner

Certificate in Counselling Trainee

"I realized that what we were doing wrong was giving advice, but now we facilitate goal setting, evaluation of actions, and offer support during resolving of one’s issue."

NEWS

Evidence-based insights for mental wellness and community resilience.

Perspective, knowledge, and stories of transformation. Welcome to the ACCTI Blog your source for evidence-based mental health insights, community trauma response, and professional capacity building

Capacity Building

September 8, 2026
Amani

Trauma-Informed Response: Empowering Frontline Workers in the Fight Against GBV

Frontline state and non-state actors—including justice, healthcare, and education officers—play a critical role in survivor care. Discover ...

Corporate Wellness

September 8, 2026
Amani

Building Psychological Safety: Why Workplace Mental Wellness is No Longer Optiona

Mental health challenges directly impact employee focus, retention, and team productivity. Explore how customized Employee Assistance Programs ...

Community Outreach

September 2, 2026
Amani

Breaking the Silence: How Community Trauma Support Holds the Key to Chronic Disease Care

When dealing with non-communicable diseases like cancer, treatment often focuses solely on the medical aspect. Learn how ...