Counselors Listen
Empowering Counselors. Transforming Lives.

The Uganda Counselling Association (UCA) unites and supports professional counsellors to promote mental health, ethical practice, and community wellbeing across Uganda.

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years of Service
Who We Are

Building a Profession that Heals and Empowers

The Uganda Counselling Association (UCA) is the national umbrella body for professional counsellors and psychotherapists in Uganda.
Since its founding, UCA has been dedicated to strengthening the counselling profession through advocacy, training, research, and professional regulation.

We work to ensure that counselling remains a trusted, ethical, and accessible service for individuals, families, and organisations nationwide.

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What We Do

Our Core Focus Areas

UCA equips counsellors with the tools, knowledge, and community they need to serve effectively and grow professionally.

  • Advocacy for the counselling profession
  • Professional training
  • Licensure and accreditation
  • Consultancy and partnerships
  • Research and publication
our impact

Together, We Make a Difference

Our collective voice has helped shape national counselling standards, policy frameworks, and mental health advocacy across Uganda.

Registered Cousellors

1.

400+

Registered Counsellors.

2.

15+

Years of Professional Leadership.

Training Institutions

3.

5+

Accredited Training Institutions

Be Part of the Change

Join UCA and contribute to building a resilient, professional counselling community that transforms lives and promotes emotional wellbeing.