Executive Summary
Professor Elizabeth Omotunde Omoyeme Egbochuku is a onetime President of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) from 2017–2022. She is a Professor of Counselling Psychology at the University of Benin, where she has engaged in extensive counselling, teaching to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, research, and community service.
Professor Egbochuku is a member and Fellow of many recognised academic organisations. She holds a Commonwealth Postdoctoral Fellowship in Counselling & Psychotherapy from the School of Psychology, Birkbeck College, University of London. She was made one of the Icons of CASSON in August 2024.
Areas of Core Expertise
Counselling Psychology
Extensive research, teaching, and practice in counselling psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
National Professional Governance
Former President of CASSON, steering national counselling policy, professional standards, and association governance.
International Academic Collaboration
External examiner to Nelson Mandela University (South Africa), University of South Africa, National University of Lesotho, and several Nigerian universities.
Research & Scholarly Publication
Prolific writer with over 150 articles published in local, national, and international journals.
Academic Leadership & Experience
President
Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) (2017–2022)
Served as the national president of CASSON, driving professional governance, policy formulation, and advocacy for counselling practitioners across Nigeria.
Professor of Counselling Psychology
University of Benin
Engaged in extensive counselling, teaching, research, and community service. Mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students in counselling psychology.
Head of Department (EECP)
University of Benin
Led the Department of Educational Evaluation, Counselling and Psychology at the University of Benin.
Member, University Council
University of Benin
Served on the governing council of the University of Benin.
Assistant Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies
University of Benin
Supported the administration and operations of the School of Postgraduate Studies.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Counselling & Psychotherapy
School of Psychology, Birkbeck College, University of London (2003)
Won the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Commission in the UK, conducting advanced research in counselling and psychotherapy.
Global Academic Footprint & Scholarly Impact
Professor Egbochuku is a prolific writer and researcher who has published over one hundred and fifty articles in local, national, and international journals. She is an External Examiner to Nelson Mandela University (South Africa), University of South Africa, National University of Lesotho, Ambrose Alli University, University of Ilorin, Kwara State University, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, Bayero University Kano, and Niger-Delta University.
Quick Profile
Category: Governing Board
Credentials: FCASSON
Institution: University of Benin
Specialisation: Professor of Counselling Psychology
Fellowships & Affiliations
Fellow (FCASSON) – Counselling Association of Nigeria
Member – Nigerian Academy of Education
Member – Association of Psychological Science (APS), USA
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Commission Awardee
Member – Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA)
Member – Nigeria Association for Physical, Health and Recreation (NAPHER)
Icon of CASSON – Conferred August 2024
Education & Credentials
Commonwealth Postdoctoral Fellowship in Counselling & Psychotherapy
School of Psychology, Birkbeck College, University of London (2003)
Professor of Counselling Psychology
University of Benin
Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo
Teacher Education
University of Benin
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Training
Personal Profile
Professor Elizabeth Omotunde Omoyeme Egbochuku is happily married to Engr. Emeka Egbochuku and they have four children, two sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law, and eleven grandchildren.
