International Journal of Contemporary Applied Sciences Vol. 3, No. 2, February 2016 (ISSN: 2308-1365) www.ijcas.net 81 Inter-Disciplinary Training Approach of Counsellors in Kenya Pamela M.Lunjalu 1 and Richard B. O. Okero 2, * 1 University of Nairobi, Student Counseling Office P.O. Box 30596-00100, Nairobi-Kenya pamlunjalu@yahoo.com 2 Moi University, Department of Educational Psychology P.O. Box 10201-30100, Eldoret-Kenya Okero_richard@yahoo.com *Corresponding Author: E-mail address: okero_richard@yahoo.com , okerorichard@gmail.com Abstract Interdisciplinary training approach is known to play a major role in enhancing teaching and learning in Educational institutions. There is therefore need to have a practical strategy for implementation of interdisciplinary training approach to facilitate training and preparation of counsellors in addressing emerging and complex counselling issues in the society today. The study sought to establish the relationship between interdisciplinary training and performance of students in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. A purposive sampling procedure was used to determine key informants. Therefore the study population included 52 diploma, 80 undergraduate 4th year and 52 masters students, 20 trainers from Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors and Tec Institute of Management, 2 heads of department, 17 lecturers from Kenyatta and Moi Universities and 17 counsellors from Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. After piloting the instrument, data was collected using questionnaires, interview guide and observation checklist. Qualitative data was coded into categorical variables and quantitative data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS v.17). The relationship variables were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation and results presented using tables, bar chart and pie charts. Findings revealed that interdisciplinary programmes existed but only in a form of short interactive sessions. The major challenge facing the programme was that some professionals felt highly territorial about their disciplines hence felt threatened as new views of their subjects are promoted. Based on these findings the study recommended the development of policy guidelines to facilitate interdisciplinary education by focusing mainly on teaching processes that bring about collaborative competencies necessary for current and future health professionals. Key Words: Interdisciplinary training, Discipline field, Psychological counseling, Counsellor, Kenya