Kenyan students' expectations upon beginning a master's course in counselling studies

A sample of 23 students - 12 women, 11 men - enrolled on a two-year part-time master's course in counselling studies in Nairobi, Kenya, took part in a focus group discussion about their expectations of the course. The key themes that emerged were: adding to their skills and status and challenges to the counsellors. The findings are discussed within the context of counselling and culture.