By Mildred Siabi-Mensah
Kasoa, June 30, GNA – Professor Nyuiemedi Agordzo Edoh-Torgah, Head of the Department of Counselling Psychology at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has emphasized the growing importance of competent counsellors in promoting mental health and national development.
She said in a world saddled with stress, heavy workloads and uncertainties, constructive counselling approaches remained essential for helping individuals and societies make informed decisions for holistic development.
Prof Edoh-Torgah said this at the third graduation ceremony of the Goodlife School of Counselling and Psychology, an institution accredited by the Ghana Psychology Council to offer structured counselling and psychology education to individuals aspiring to join the counselling profession.
The ceremony was held on the theme: “Building Competent Counsellors for Positive Impact and Social Transformation.”
Prof Edoh-Torgah noted that lay counsellors have a duty of care in churches, schools, hospitals and other institutions to help shape the minds and emotions of distressed individuals or those seeking direction in life.
They also have an obligation to refer clients for enhanced care.
The colourful ceremony brought together distinguished guests, faculty, graduands, families and well-wishers to celebrate the successful completion of the Certificate in Counselling Programme and to recognise the dedication and achievements of the students.
Apostle William Kojo Edzorhoho, Area Head of the Church of Pentecost, Downtown Ofaakor Area, challenged the graduands to uphold professionalism, integrity and a strong commitment to service.
Elder Acheampong Obo, Chief Executive Officer of the School, said the institution remained committed to training competent, ethical and compassionate counsellors who would make a lasting impact in Ghana and beyond.
Awards were presented to outstanding students, including Dr Oliver Mills (Cohort Four), Mr Prosper Kweku Gamor (Cohort Five), who emerged as the overall best student, and Mr David Kofi Opoku (Cohort Six).
Among the graduands was Mrs Mildred Siabi-Mensah, a Deaconess and Senior Editor of the Ghana News Agency.
GNA
Edited by Justina Hilda Paaga/Lydia Kukua Asamoah
Mildred Siabi-Mensah