Where
Acceptance
Meets Change
ACU's School of Clinical Psychology trains compassionate, evidence-based practitioners ready to meet the mental health challenges of our time — grounded in acceptance, driven by the science of change.
Masters of Psychotherapy and Counseling
Our postgraduate program integrates psychological theory, therapeutic techniques, and supervised clinical training to prepare practitioners for advanced mental health practice.
Learn more →Research in Mental Health
ACU faculty and students advance evidence-based research in mental health — from community interventions to clinical outcomes that improve care across Somalia and the region.
Learn more →DBT Skills Training
ACU will offer annual scholarships of up to 20% for eligible students, including dedicated support for DBT skills training programs.
Learn more →Built on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
ACU was founded on the principle that lasting psychological change begins with radical acceptance of present experience. Our curriculum is deeply rooted in third-wave behavioral therapies — ACT, DBT, and CFT — alongside rigorous training in evidence-based assessment and diagnosis.
Our graduates practice in hospitals, private clinics, community mental health centers, and university counseling programs across Somalia.
Ready to Begin Your Clinical Training?
Applications for Fall 2027 are now open. Limited seats available across our degree, master's, skills, and diploma programs.