Welcome to St. Francis Counsellor Training Institute (CTI)
We are a community committed to shaping counsellors who are compassionate, reflective, and grounded in the transformative philosophy of Paulo Freire.
At St. Francis CTI, we believe that counselling education must be liberating, humanizing, and rooted in dialogue. Inspired by Freire, we view every learner as a partner in knowledge — active, capable, and empowered to create change. Our training emphasizes critical thinking, empathy, respect, and the deep understanding required to support individuals, families, and communities.
As a team, our commitment is to nurture an environment where students grow into counsellors who bring healing, hope, and dignity wherever they serve. Welcome to St. Francis CTI — Where counsellors are formed to transform lives.
Who We Are
St. Francis Counsellor Training Institute (SFCTI) is a faith-inspired institution dedicated to nurturing compassionate counsellors, educators, and community workers. Guided by the values of love, service, and human dignity, we prepare individuals who are called to transform lives and strengthen communities across East Africa.
Vision & Mission
🌟 Vision:
A non-violent society of dignified and happy people where poverty, ignorance, abuse and injustice are eradicated.
⚡ Mission:
- Integral human development and universal values of love and service
- Mental health of individuals, families and organisations
- Empower trainees with knowledge, skills & attitudes for transformation
- Capacity building in participatory development methods
Departments of Learning
Our Academic Philosophy
At SFCTI, academics go beyond coursework. We integrate counselling, psychology, and education to nurture professionals who serve with empathy, competence, and cultural sensitivity.
Psychosocial Support
Produce counsellors skilled in offering psychosocial support to communities.
Child-Centred Learning
Empower educators with liberation-based teaching & gender sensitivity.
Participatory Methods
Strengthen development workers & community transformation.
📚 Academic Programs & Fees
Masters & Bachelors
- Master of Science in Counselling Psychology
- Bachelor of Education with Guidance and Counselling
- Bachelor of Science in Counselling Psychology
Diploma Programmes
- Diploma in Education with Guidance and Counselling
- Diploma in Counselling Psychology
Short Courses & Certificates
📘 Comprehensive Certificate in Counselling (6 Months) - UGX 650,000/=
⚙️ Leadership Management and Transformation (1 Month) - UGX 150,000
🌱 Participatory Adult Learning (6 Months) - UGX 650,000/=