Counselling Psychology Legal Regulatory Framework in Kenya

Abstract

Counselling psychology in Kenya as well as ever ywhere in the world mu st operate within the established legal and policy framework. Specialised counsel ling psychologi sts will be increasingly aware that they are required to ac quaint themselves with the existing laws and regulations that govern counselling as well as other professions and fields of specialisation. Other professionals making use of counselling skills in the course of their work will adhere to set standards stipulated in their area of specialisation. Kenya has experienced a period of policy positioning in line with the new Constitution that encompasse s democratic cha nges, health and human rights. These broad policy positions will im pact on both the public and private sectors to improve quality and increase efficiency to tran sform the lives of the people in all aspects. This paper discusses some of the pertinent legal policies in Kenya and their implications in counselling psychology