For Schools & School Leaders
Build a professional counseling department, SEL culture, safeguarding structure and student wellbeing system that parents can trust.
Explore School ConsultingAfrica’s institute for school counseling, SEL & holistic education
Equipping Counsellors. Strengthening Schools. Transforming Africa.
ISCHELA Africa helps schools and school professionals build structured counseling, student wellbeing, safeguarding, SEL and leadership systems that improve learning, behaviour, emotional safety and whole-child development.
Ideal for school owners, principals, counselors, pastoral leaders, teachers, student support teams, NGOs and education partners.
Counseling SystemsSEL ImplementationSafeguardingStudent WellbeingLeadership Development
The urgent need
Many schools care deeply about children, but still lack a functional support system.
When counseling and wellbeing are not structured, schools struggle with:
- Students whose behaviour is misunderstood instead of supported.
- Counselors who are passionate but lack tools, structure and professional authority.
- Teachers handling emotional, behavioural and safeguarding issues without training.
- Parents demanding support, but schools having no clear documentation or intervention plan.
- Leadership teams wanting holistic education but unsure how to implement it sustainably.
Who we serve
Built for the people responsible for children’s growth, safety and success.
Choose the path that best describes you and start with the support that meets your current need.
For School Counselors
Gain role clarity, practical templates, ethical confidence, intervention tools, reporting systems and leadership visibility.
Join SCLAFor Partners & Sponsors
Partner with ISCHELA to strengthen student wellbeing, counseling capacity and holistic education across African schools.
Discuss PartnershipOur transformation model
The ISCHELA School Wellbeing Pathway
We do not just teach concepts. We help schools and professionals move from awareness to implementation, documentation, measurement and sustainable impact.
01 • Audit
Understand the Need
Review current counseling, behaviour, wellbeing, SEL, safeguarding and reporting structures.
02 • Equip
Train the People
Build competence in counselors, teachers, pastoral leads and leadership teams.
03 • Implement
Build the System
Set up tools, templates, policies, referral pathways, parent reports and SEL activities.
04 • Measure
Show the Impact
Use data, reflection, case tracking and reports to show growth and improve support.
Flagship professional certification
School Counselors Leadership Academy (SCLA)
A practical online certification for school counselors, aspiring counselors, pastoral leaders and educators who want to become structured, confident and impactful in school counseling practice.
What you will be able to do after SCLA
- Define and defend your role as a school counselor or student support professional.
- Run counseling sessions with better structure, ethics and documentation.
- Create case notes, parent reports, referral plans and follow-up systems.
- Support students facing anxiety, behaviour issues, grief, bullying, low motivation and academic stress.
- Lead SEL, safeguarding and wellbeing conversations in your school.
- Build visibility and professional authority as a counselor in Africa.
Core curriculum areas
Professional IdentityRole clarity, scope, ethics and boundaries.
Counseling PracticeSession structure, case notes and intervention planning.
Student Mental HealthEarly identification, support tools and referral pathways.
SEL & WellbeingWhole-school SEL activities and wellbeing systems.
SafeguardingChild protection, reporting and safety culture.
Leadership & AdvocacyInfluence, visibility and school impact projects.
Data & DocumentationTracking, reporting and measuring counseling impact.
Career GrowthBranding, professional confidence and income expansion.
SCLA Program Impact & Delivery
👥12+ Alpha GraduatesSchool counselors equipped in our first cohort.
🏫8+ African SchoolsRepresenting top international and private academies.
📂15+ Custom TemplatesIncludes intake forms, referral plans, and case log templates.
Professional Mentorship
SCLA Mentorship & Delivery Faculty
Learn from active educational psychologists, practicing school counselors, child safeguarding officers, and leadership trainers across Africa.
Dr. Tolulope Ruth Olasoji
Counselling PsychologistOver 15 years of professional experience in psychological assessment, psychotherapy-informed counselling, and behavioural intervention across educational and organisational settings.
Sandra Onoja
College Admissions & Careers CounsellorA decade of proven expertise in personalised career mapping, competitive college admissions, and helping students worldwide develop lifelong transferable skills.
Udemeobong Akpan
School & Mental Health CounsellorCommonwealth Scholar with an MSc from the University of Stirling. Recognised as Outstanding Counsellor of the Year for advancing responsive education for learners.
School consulting & capacity building
We help schools build systems that make holistic education practical.
Whether your school is starting from scratch or upgrading existing support, ISCHELA can help design, train and implement structures that work.
Counseling Department Setup
Role descriptions, counseling flow, intake forms, case note templates, referral forms, confidentiality guidelines and reporting structures.
Student Wellbeing Systems
Practical frameworks for emotional safety, student support, crisis response, parent communication and whole-child development.
SEL Curriculum & Clubs
Age-appropriate SEL lessons, life skills clubs, emotional intelligence activities, weekly plans and teacher implementation support.
Safeguarding & Child Protection
Training and systems that help staff identify concerns, report safely, protect children and build a culture of trust.
Staff Training
Professional development for teachers, counselors, house parents, school leaders, pastoral teams and administrators.
School Impact Audits
Assess your current wellbeing, counseling and SEL structures, then receive a clear improvement roadmap.
Trust & credibility
Built from advocacy, practice and real school experience.
ISCHELA grows from years of work with school counselors, educators, students, parents and school leaders through SCEN Africa, EduLife and school-based leadership practice.
“My experience has been nothing short of amazing. They have been very eye-opening too. Big shoutout to Dr. Tolu and her team for bringing the best!”
“My experience in SCLA so far has been both enlightening and professionally stretching. The sessions have challenged me to think beyond routine counselling practices and embrace a more strategic, data-informed, and leadership-driven approach to school counselling.”
“Through the programme, I have acquired valuable professional counseling knowledge, practical skills, and evidence-based strategies that have significantly enhanced my competence and confidence as a school counselor.”
“The programme was well-structured, practical, and impactful, providing me with valuable tools, professional insights, and a clearer vision of my role as a school counselor.”
Practitioner-Led
Africa-Focused
School-Based Tools
Professional Community
Leadership & Convener
Led by Dr. Tolu Asumah
Guiding the mission to equip school counselors and transform student wellbeing systems across African schools.
Founding Director, ISCHELA Africa
Dr. Tolu Asumah
Educational Psychologist | School Principal | School Counseling Leadership Coach | Author
Dr. Tolu Asumah is an educational psychologist, school leader, and advocate for holistic education with over 15 years of experience supporting children, families, educators, and schools.
As the Founding Director of ISCHELA Africa, she is passionate about strengthening school counseling, student wellbeing, safeguarding, and holistic education systems across Africa. Through her leadership of SCEN Africa, EduLife Centre, and ISCHELA Africa, she has trained and mentored educators, school counselors, and school leaders while championing evidence-based approaches to student support and social-emotional learning.
Her vision is to see every African school equipped with competent counseling professionals, strong wellbeing systems, and holistic educational practices that help children thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and personally.
15+ YearsExperience
SCEN Africa & EduLifeLeadership
AuthorEducational Resources
Impact & Action
Programs & Events
Highlights from our past training sessions, workshops, and engagements.
Membership & professional community
Join a growing network of school counselors, educators and wellbeing leaders.
ISCHELA membership gives professionals a place to learn, connect, access resources and stay supported beyond one training.
Associate Member
For Beginners
For aspiring counselors, teachers and educators entering the school counseling space.
- Community access
- Monthly resource tips
- Discounted masterclasses
- Networking opportunities
Professional Member
Most Popular
For practicing counselors, pastoral leads and student support professionals.
- Resource templates
- Case clinic invitations
- Training discounts
- Professional visibility opportunities
Institutional Member
For Schools
For schools that want ongoing professional support for counseling and wellbeing systems.
- School consultation priority
- Team training discounts
- Leadership roundtables
- Implementation support
Not sure where to start?
Book a clarity conversation and we will recommend the best ISCHELA pathway for your school, team or professional journey.
Questions schools ask
Frequently asked questions
Use this section to reduce hesitation and help visitors take action faster.
Is ISCHELA only for school counselors?+
No. ISCHELA supports school counselors, aspiring counselors, pastoral leaders, teachers, school owners, principals, student support teams and organizations interested in student wellbeing and holistic education.
Can ISCHELA train our entire school staff?+
Yes. ISCHELA can deliver school-based training for teachers, counselors, administrators, house parents and leaders on SEL, safeguarding, behaviour support, counseling systems and student wellbeing.
Is SCLA practical or purely theoretical?+
SCLA is designed to be practical. Participants work with templates, case examples, documentation tools, intervention plans, school impact projects and real school scenarios.
Do you work with schools outside Nigeria?+
Yes. ISCHELA is designed for African school contexts and can support schools virtually or through arranged institutional training and partnerships.
How do we begin?+
Complete the enquiry form, send a WhatsApp message, or request a consultation. The team will recommend a suitable next step based on your goals.
Take the next step
Let’s help you build a stronger counseling, SEL and wellbeing system.
Tell us what you need and our team will guide you to the right program, consultation, membership or partnership pathway.