Central African Republic

IAC Member Associations & Organizations

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Additional Counselling Associations & Organizations

There is no available information on any counselling associations in Central African Republic.

IAC Education Institute Members

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Additional Education Institutes

There is no available information on any universities that provide counselling programs in Central African Republic.

IAC Member Centres/Group Practices

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Additional Centres/Group Practices

Currently there is no private counselling practises available at Central African Republic’s capital and no information is officially placed on the websites.

There is no available information on background and context about counselling in Central African Republic.

There is no available information on current regulatory status about counselling in Central African Republic.

There is no available information on counselling practice settings in Central African Republic.

In Central African Republic, lack of access to and availability of appropriate care can be the difference between life and death for some people affected by mental disorders. Fearful for the safety of relatives affected by mental disorders, families see little choice but to restrain the individuals affected. In addition, the lack of primary healthcare staff trained in mental health is a significant barrier to high-quality, community-based mental health services.

In Central African Republic, there is still a strong perception within some communities that some mental disorders are caused by sorcery or disrespect of tradition, leading to a reluctance to seek treatment (Mbeya et al., 2018). Seeking help from traditional healers or using spiritual healing are the preferred coping methods, further delaying appropriate care and, at times, aggravating the condition. 

For a deeper exploration of the counselling profession in the country, interested readers are recommended to read the following journal articles:

• Mbeya, D., Kostandova, N., Leichner, A., & Wener, R. (2018). Integrating mental health into primary healthcare in the Central African Republic – Humanitarian Practice Network. Humanitarian Practice Network. Retrieved 29 October 2020.