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International Association of Counselling - IAC Africa The International Association for Counselling (IAC) and Africa Subdivision Chapter
(IAC-Africa).

Upholding human rights,sustainable
development of our profession by promotion of counselling,best practices,and international collaboration.

💚🌍 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2026 🌍💚Theme: “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.”Today, we join the global c...
10/10/2026

💚🌍 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2026 🌍💚
Theme: “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.”
Today, we join the global community in commemorating World Mental Health Day and raising awareness about the importance of mental health and emotional well-being.
At IAC Africa, we believe that every voice matters, every experience deserves to be heard, and everyone deserves access to mental health support and compassionate care. 💚
🗣️ Let us listen without judgment.
🤝 Let us support one another with compassion.
💚 Let us break the stigma surrounding mental health.
🌍 Let us build a future where mental well-being is a priority for everyone.
Mental health challenges can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstances. Together, we can create safe spaces where people feel heard, understood, supported, and empowered to seek help when they need it.
As counselling professionals and advocates, let us continue strengthening our voices, supporting our communities, and promoting mental well-being across Africa.
✨ Remember: Your story matters. Your voice matters. Your mental health matters.
💚 Let’s walk together for mental well-being in Africa!
📩 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.iac-irtac.org⁠�







We, are deeply honoured and humbled to have our President for IAC Africa chapter be invited by BSPCP to participate in t...
03/10/2026

We, are deeply honoured and humbled to have our President for IAC Africa chapter be invited by BSPCP to participate in the 2026 Annual Conference in Botswana as a Featured Speaker, and to represent the International Association for Counselling (IAC) – Africa Region.

Thank you, BSPCP, for the warm invitation and the opportunity to contribute to this important gathering and thank you to Our IAC Africa President Nadine van Rensburg to avail herself for this representation.

With gratitude and appreciation. 🌍💚


Invitation to IAC Africa Webinar – Family Adjustment, Psychosocial Support & Parent-Child CommunicationDear IAC Africa M...
17/09/2026

Invitation to IAC Africa Webinar – Family Adjustment, Psychosocial Support & Parent-Child Communication

Dear IAC Africa Members and Potential Members.

The International Association for Counselling (IAC) Africa is pleased to invite all members to an upcoming FREE WEBINAR focusing on an important aspect of counselling and psychosocial support:

FAMILY ADJUSTMENT, PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT AND PARENT-CHILD COMMUNICATION

“Stronger Families, Brighter Futures”
The family is a critical foundation for human development and adjustment, particularly for children.

As families continue to experience changing patterns, pressures, and circumstances, it is essential that we understand how these changes affect family relationships, communication, and wellbeing.

The webinar will explore:
Emerging family patterns and shifts in contemporary society
Factors and circumstances precipitating family adjustment
Attachment and its effects on the quality of family relationships
The role of counselling and psychosocial support services, including the importance of an ecosystem approach to family adjustment
The criticality of parent-child communication in family adjustment
The cumulative rewards of family adjustments in contemporary society
Guest Speaker
Dr Thelma K. Thlaselo-Majela
Executive Director, Phronesis International College (P.I.C), Ramotswa, Botswana
IAC Africa Research & Standards Portfolio Lead

Webinar Details
📅 Date: 14 October 2027
🕓 Time: 16:00 CAT
💻 Platform: Google Meet
IMPORTANT – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

All members who wish to attend must register in advance by emailing:
📧 [email protected]

The Google Meet link will NOT be made public. Once you have registered by email, the webinar link will be sent directly to you by email.

We therefore encourage all members to register early and secure their access to this valuable learning and professional development opportunity.

We look forward to your participation as we continue to strengthen counselling practice and contribute to people, families and thriving communities.

Warm regards,
IAC Africa
International Association for Counselling – Africa Chapter
Nadine van Rensburg
IAC Africa President

You are invited. IAC Africa Dialogue. Standing together as one.
15/09/2026

You are invited. IAC Africa Dialogue. Standing together as one.

Another truly meaningful day of being privileged to present at the University of Johannesburg at the “Eagles Fly High Ab...
15/09/2026

Another truly meaningful day of being privileged to present at the University of Johannesburg at the “Eagles Fly High Above the Storm” Conference 2026.

I am deeply honoured to have had the opportunity not only to present and represent my professional practice, NVR Counselling Therapy Center and NVR Academy, but also to represent IAC Africa in my capacity as President.

Being invited to serve as a guest speaker was a privilege I do not take lightly. It is a blessing to use my experience, knowledge, and passion to contribute to conversations that inspire growth, resilience, empowerment, and transformation.

Most importantly, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the growth and development of women — to encourage, equip, empower, and remind women that, regardless of the storms they may face, they have the strength and capacity to rise above them and soar.

Eagles do not fear the storm; they rise above it.

Grateful for every opportunity to serve, to share, to learn, and to make a meaningful difference.

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA | MEET OUR SPEAKER — NADINE VAN RENSBURGAfrica Speaks, in partnership with the International Association...
07/09/2026

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA | MEET OUR SPEAKER — NADINE VAN RENSBURG

Africa Speaks, in partnership with the International Association for Counselling (IAC) Africa, is honoured to introduce Nadine van Rensburg from South Africa 🇿🇦, President of the IAC Africa Chapter, as one of our distinguished speakers at the Continental Dialogue Webinar on 16th September 2026.

Nadine is a dedicated Counselling Therapist, Wellness Counsellor, educator, mentor and professional leader with a passion for advancing mental wellbeing and strengthening the counselling and wellness profession across Africa.

As President of IAC Africa, she provides continental leadership in professional advocacy, ethical and compassionate practice, practitioner development, education and collaboration. Her work reflects a strong commitment to equipping professionals and strengthening individuals, families, organisations and communities across the continent.

🎙️ HER TOPIC:

“Meaning, Resilience and Compassionate Leadership: Strengthening Mental Wellbeing Across Africa.”

Through this conversation, Nadine will explore how meaning, resilience and compassionate leadership can contribute to healthier people, stronger communities and a more mentally resilient Africa.

📅 16th September 2026
⏰ 16:00 CAT | 17:00 EAT
💻 Live on Zoom
🇿🇦 Representing South Africa

This Continental Dialogue brings African voices together around the theme:

MENTAL HEALTH, LEADERSHIP & A HEALTHIER AFRICA

Shared Perspectives. Practical Solutions. Stronger Together.

We look forward to welcoming Nadine and hearing the South African perspective as we build a continental conversation around mental health, leadership, resilience and collective wellbeing.

Africa Speaks — One Continent, Many Voices, Stronger Together. 🌍

DIALOGUE | COLLABORATION | ACTION | IMPACT

✨ Inspiring the Next Generation, One Event at a Time ✨Yesterday, 15 August 2026, I as the IAC Africa President had the p...
16/08/2026

✨ Inspiring the Next Generation, One Event at a Time ✨

Yesterday, 15 August 2026, I as the IAC Africa President had the privilege of representing IAC Africa at the Future Young Professionals Growth Co-Lab — and what an inspiring experience it was! 🌍💫

What stood out most was the incredible energy and potential in the young people who were part of the event. The children from the Chayil Foundation, together with students from University of Johannesburg (UJ), brought different experiences, dreams and perspectives into one room — reminding us that when we create spaces for young people to connect, learn and be heard, we are investing in the future.

Seeing the curiosity in the children's eyes and the ambition of the university students was a powerful reminder that every conversation, every opportunity and every event can plant a seed that grows into something much bigger. 🌱

This is what makes the work of IAC Africa so meaningful. We are not simply hosting events — we are creating connections, opening doors, sharing knowledge and helping build a generation of young professionals who believe in their own potential.

One event may seem small, but its impact can reach far beyond the day itself.

Yesterday was another reminder that change happens when we show up, share what we know, empower others and create opportunities — one event at a time. ❤️

I am grateful to have been part of this journey and to have witnessed such promising young minds coming together.

Here’s to continuing to inspire, empower and build Africa’s future leaders. 🌍✨

OUR CHILDREN. THEIR FUTURE. OUR INVESTMENT.Tomorrow, 100 young people from Chayil Foundation’s care centres and our comm...
14/08/2026

OUR CHILDREN. THEIR FUTURE. OUR INVESTMENT.

Tomorrow, 100 young people from Chayil Foundation’s care centres and our community partners will have the incredible opportunity to participate in the Future Young Professionals Growth Co-Lab at the University of Johannesburg.

This is so much more than just a day out of the community.

It is a day of learning, exposure, inspiration and possibility — giving our young people the opportunity to step into a university environment, engage with professionals and mentors, develop new skills, broaden their thinking and begin to see just how much is possible for their futures.

At Chayil Foundation, we believe that changing communities starts with investing in our children.

Many of the young people we serve face difficult social and economic circumstances, but their circumstances should never determine the size of their dreams. When we expose them to education, opportunity, positive role models and spaces where they can imagine more for themselves, we help open doors that can change the direction of a life.

We are deeply grateful to the University of Johannesburg, College of Business and Economics, for creating this platform and welcoming our young people.

It is also a tremendous privilege for Nadine van Rensburg, in her capacity as Director of NVR Academy, Director and Counselling Therapist of NVR Counselling Therapy Centre, and President of IAC Africa, to serve and be part of this meaningful collaboration.

Through these platforms, the commitment remains the same: to serve, to empower, to guide and to create pathways of hope and opportunity for the next generation.

Collaborations like these remind us that when organisations, educators, professionals, community leaders and mentors come together with a shared vision, we can create experiences that have the potential to change lives.

To our community partners, leaders, mentors and everyone who continues to help us create opportunities for our children — thank you for investing in the next generation with us.

100 students.
100 dreams.
100 futures filled with possibility.

Tomorrow starts now.

Serve. Hope. Change.

🌍 Monday Word from the IAC Africa President's DeskSupporting Youth Mental Health in African CommunitiesDear Members,Acro...
27/07/2026

🌍 Monday Word from the IAC Africa President's Desk

Supporting Youth Mental Health in African Communities

Dear Members,

Across Africa, many young people are facing growing mental health challenges due to unemployment, poverty, academic pressure, family conflict, substance abuse, trauma, social media influences, and uncertainty about the future.

As counsellors, we have the privilege and responsibility to make a meaningful difference—even where professional mental health services are limited.

💙 This Week's Counselling Tip: Listen Before You Lead

Many young people don't need immediate solutions—they first need someone who will truly listen.

As counsellors, let's:
✅ Create a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space.
✅ Allow young people to express their emotions without interruption.
✅ Validate their feelings by saying, "What you're experiencing sounds very difficult."
✅ Avoid minimizing their struggles or comparing them to others.

🌱 Encourage Healthy Coping Skills

Help young people build resilience by encouraging them to:
• Maintain a regular sleep routine.
• Stay physically active and spend time outdoors.
• Limit excessive social media use.
• Build supportive relationships with trusted family members, friends, and mentors.
• Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, mindfulness, or journaling.

⚠️ Recognise the Warning Signs

Be alert for:
• Persistent sadness or hopelessness.
• Withdrawal from family, friends, or school.
• Increased substance use.
• Sudden changes in behaviour or mood.
• Talking about death, su***de, or feeling like a burden.

If these warning signs are present, encourage an immediate referral to appropriate mental health services or emergency support where available.

🤝 Strengthen Community Support

Counselling doesn't happen only in the office. Partner with parents, schools, faith communities, youth leaders, and community organisations to create environments where young people feel heard, valued, and supported.

✨ Remember: Small conversations can save lives. Every compassionate interaction helps build mentally healthier communities.

Together through IAC Africa, we are building a network of professional counsellors committed to making quality counselling accessible to every community across Africa.

Together, we stand to ensure that no one has to face life's challenges alone.

Wishing our entire IAC Africa Family a blessed and productive week ahead.

Warm regards,

Nadine van Rensburg
Your Serving President
IAC Africa

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