Christian Counselling & Coaching
Purpose of Christian Counselling & Coaching Training
The Certificate in Christian Counseling & Life Coaching consists of a combination of courses that aim to teach students the knowledge and skills necessary to establish a foundation on the path to effective Christian counselling and life coaching. This certificate programme has a total of 65 subject units, which are split into 6 modules and taught over the course of two years.
The study programme is designed to assist prospective counsellors, leaders of ministries, and people interested in counselling to step into the lives of others in order to make a meaningful and lasting difference while people share the struggles and crises of life. The second field of specialisation, life coaching, has been added to make the qualification more relevant in contemporary times. It focuses on achieving potential rather than solving problems and has a proactive future focus in people’s lives. Our motivation for this is given to us by Jesus Christ Himself: “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” His instruction to us was to do the same.
ICR Accredited Training / COMENSA Registered
A Certificate of Completion will be issued after successful completion of the course, but this course also forms part of the Dynamic Master Coach Certification and 120 credits will be granted against the Dynamic Life Coaching Module of this qualification to all successful candidates.
Who should attend this Christian Counselling & Coaching Course?
- Prospective counsellors & ministry leaders.
- Life Coaches who wants to add a Christian foundation to their careers and practice.
- Prospective life coaches interested in specialising in Christian Life Coaching.
- Pastors, and church leaders who want to add these areas of specialisation to their profiles.
- Individuals with a passion for Christian work.
- Any person who wants to be equipped for ministry and service in a counselling or coaching environment.
- People who wants to be inspired and grow in Christlikeness and integrity.
- A person functioning as a church leader without a formal qualification.
What is the minimum entry requirements?
- Basic English Communication Skills on NQF Level 4
Learning Approach
- We offer hybrid learning – a combination of self-study, Zoom sessions and assignments.
- Blended e-Learning: Learners set their own learning pace and complete the programme based on the time available, subject to a maximum completion period.
- All assignments are open book assignments and all examinations are completed online.
How long does it take to complete the Christian Counselling & Coaching Course?
The course can easily be completed in a period of 24 months by a partime learner. We do, however, offer a 12 month minimum and a 48 month maximum to complete the learning programme.
Christian Counselling & Coaching Course Outline

- Christian Counselling & Life Coaching
- The Ministry of Counselling
- Biblical Basis for Counselling
- The Counsellor
- The Counselling Process
- Counselling Resources
- Basic & Advanced Counselling Skills
- Attending, Questioning, Clarifying, Reflecting Feelings & Summarization
- Confronting, Connecting, Analysis Methods & Integration
- Counselling Children
- Counselling Teenagers
- Suicide
- Cross-Cultural Counselling
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Behaviour Therapy
- Counselling Praxis
- Areas of Specialisation
- Marriage & Family
- Domestic Violence
- Codependency
- Addictions
- Psychopathology
- Christian Life Coaching
- My Calling
- Knowing God’s Voice
- Setting Goals
- The Coaching Plan
- Life Purpose
- Beliefs
- Responsibility
- Values
- Rules & Referencing
- The Ministry of Counselling
Delivery Method & Language
The programme is facilitated in English by a competent subject matter specialist/s, who utilises the following techniques to ensure that the session is practical and experiential: Lecture, Exercises, Discussion, Role Plays, Case Studies, PowerPoint Presentation, Videos, Simulations, and Learner Assessment. Study Methods include a blended and/or hybrid approach.
Certification
- Upon successful completion, the learner will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by LEDISA Academy.
Accreditation
LEDISA Academy (Pty) Ltd is anh accredited training provider with ETDP SETA, Services SETA, TETA, QCTO and a registered training provider with COMENSA. Our International Accreditation includes the International Coaches Register and we are a full registered member in good standing with the International Christian Coaching Institute and the American Association of Christian Counseling.