Counsellors and Psychologists Act

46. Transition

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

46. Transition

Notwithstanding anything in this Act—

(a)a person who immediately before the date of commencement of this Act was engaged in private practice as a counsellor or psychologist shall be entitled to continue in such practice without a licence under this Act—

(i)for a period of one year beginning with the date of the commencement of this Act; and

(ii)if before the expiration of six months, the person applies for a licence under this Act, until the licence is granted or finally refused or the application is withdrawn;

(b)a holder of a diploma in counselling shall continue to practice for one year from the commencement date, but shall do so under the supervision of a registered counsellor;

(c)a person who, at the commencement date, is a qualified counsellor or psychologist shall be exempted from the requirements of section 23(1)(c) of this Act.

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Source: Kenya Law