02/11/2025
A Catholic priest and Christian influencer with an online following of two million people turned to UHI Inverness for the skills he needed to respond more effectively to ‘constant calls’ for guidance and mental health support.
Reverend James Anyaegbu (39) from Beauly graduated on Friday with a Counselling HND. The course stood out as the only option that allowed him to balance academic learning with his pastoral duties.
Fr. James A. Faith-Chat Platform serves seven Highland parish communities and is the founder and director of the Faith-Chat Platform where Christians participate in prayer and active charity.
“I began my counselling studies at UHI Inverness unsure of what to expect, but the journey proved deeply enriching and transformative. Guided by my dedicated lecturers and supported by my classmates from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, we grew into a strong and supportive community," he said.
His experience has inspired him to study a Master's in Psychology, to bring 'hope and healing' to those he serves.
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