Shaping Minds. Transforming Lives.
About CHDEC
At CHDEC, University of Port Harcourt, we are committed to developing highly skilled counselling professionals equipped to address the complex psychological and social challenges of contemporary society.
Our programmes are designed to impart knowledge and cultivate professional integrity in individuals who are passionate about improving mental health and human relationships.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Counselling and Human Development Centre, University of Port Harcourt, is to provide rigorous academic instruction, evidence-based professional training, and supervised practical experience that prepare highly competent counselling psychology professionals to serve individuals, schools, families, organizations, and communities.
Grounded in counselling psychology values, ethical practice, and the scientist-practitioner model, the Centre is committed to developing counsellors with the knowledge, skills, cultural responsiveness, and professional integrity needed to address the psychological, social, educational, career, and mental health needs of contemporary society in Nigeria and beyond.
Our Vision Statement
The vision of the Counselling and Human Development Centre, University of Port Harcourt, is to become a leading centre of excellence in counselling psychology in Africa, recognized for producing highly skilled, ethical, and culturally responsive professionals who meet international standards and contribute meaningfully to mental health, human development, relationships, education, and community well-being.
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