Group Support Psychotherapy (GSP) Training is a research-backed mental health education program designed to equip health workers, community leaders, and psychosocial practitioners with the knowledge and skills to deliver culturally sensitive, evidence-based mental health care.
GSP is recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an effective mental health intervention for low-resource settings. It combines theory, practice, and mentorship to ensure trainees gain both the scientific understanding and the practical tools to facilitate healing in their communities.
Group Support Psychotherapy (GSP) emerged from over 20 years of groundbreaking research by Prof. Etheldreda Nakimuli-Mpungu in Uganda.
While working with people living with HIV, she observed that many suffered silently from depression, stigma, and hopelessness, conditions that weakened treatment adherence and overall well-being.
Theory, practice, and mentorship
Become GSP CertifiedA structured pathway to becoming a certified Group Support Psychotherapy (GSP) Counselor.
Before the course begins, participants complete a baseline assessment to evaluate their existing knowledge of mental health concepts.
Participants engage in an interactive two-week online training featuring nine modules covering mental health, communication, coping strategies, and livelihoods.
After completing the online modules, participants take a post-training evaluation to assess knowledge gained and readiness for the practicum phase.
Trainees then apply their learning by organizing real-world GSP sessions under the mentorship of certified trainers.
Upon successful completion of the practicum, participants receive a Certificate of Completion recognizing them as Certified GSP Counselors