Christian Counseling
This program is for:
Christians
Who want to deepen their understanding of emotional processes and improve relationships.
Leaders and pastors
Who want to take their ministry to a deeper level.
Specialists
Who want to integrate denominational principles with the insights of psychology and psychotherapy.
How will the training be conducted?
Online lectures with engaging instructors and interactive breaks will take place on Fridays and Saturdays.
The in-person part of the program will be held in Vorzel (Kyiv region) during the workweek. If attending in person is not possible, participants can join the session online.
Program
Modules (Theory)
- First Psychological Aid
- Trauma-Informed Ministry
- Сhurch, Community and Mission
- Human Development
- Approaches to Counseling
- Counseling Skills
- Working with Military Personnel and Their Families
- Family Counseling
- Psalms
- Integration of the Bible and Counseling
- Neurobiology of Trauma
- Communication in Crisis Situations
Therapy and Supervision (Practice)
The practical part of the program includes:
- 10 hours of individual counseling
- 20 hours of working in a triad (with the involvement of a supervisor)
- 24,5 hours of group project
- 50 hours students conduct counseling sessions
- 30 hours of group supervision
Formats of learning
Certificate
- Completion of any single course, either recorded or live
- Access to the recording and materials of the completed course
- Communication with instructors and students in the course chat
- Certificate of course completion
Payment terms are discussed during the interview
Master's Program
- REALIS diploma granting the status of “Master in Christian Counseling” is not a state-recognized diploma
- Completion of 11 courses from the psychological and theological blocks
- Personal psychological transformation through individual and group therapy, as well as triad work
- Practical experience based on the REALIS clinic under regular supervision
- Bonus access to additional courses
- Writing a master’s research thesis under the guidance of a PhD supervisor
Payment terms are discussed during the interview
Diploma
- Completion of 11 courses from the psychological and theological blocks
- Personal psychological transformation through individual and group therapy, as well as triad work
- Practical experience based on the REALIS clinic under regular supervision
- Bonus access to additional courses
- REALIS diploma granting the status of “Practitioner of Christian Psychological Counseling”
Payment terms are discussed during the interview
Years of experience
Graduations
Graduates
You will be able to:
- support individuals in coping with loss
- help with interpersonal relationships
- work with PTSD and anxiety disorders
- work with couples
- accompany healing from traumatic experiences
- support military personnel and their families
- lead support groups
Lecturers
Anastasiya Salnykova
Olena Droshchenko
Sergiy Tymchenko
Brayan Widbin
Mark Meynell
Piter Phillips
Feedback
Registration
Fill out the form, and we will contact you within 2 days to clarify the details and payment.
Q&A
Yes, after completing the full program (Diploma or Master’s), you can start your own Christian counseling practice and provide psychological support to clients. This may take the form of paid private practice, volunteering, or ministry in the church. The program materials equip you with basic counseling skills, a foundational understanding of human mental processes, orientation in key approaches, and the ability to develop principles of complementarity between Christianity and psychological practice.
At present, the REALIS Center does not issue state-recognized diplomas, yet we operate according to international standards of educational quality within the framework of the Bologna system. Our programs comply with international standards in terms of credit load, study formats, and quality of instruction.
For attending individual courses (certificate) or a “Diploma” program, prior psychological education is not required. For admission to the “Master’s” program, a completed higher education degree is required.
The approximate cost of involving REALIS therapists and supervisors in a student’s practical training is 30,000 UAH. Most of this cost is covered through grant funding; however, this is determined on an individual basis.
The practical part of the program includes:
- Working in a triad (with the involvement of a supervisor)
- Participation in a project
- 10 hours of individual counseling
- 30 hours of group supervision while students conduct 50 counseling sessions
Yes, installment payments for the training courses are available.