Counsellors' competency to counsel refugees: A constructivist grounded theory study

The purpose of this constructivist grounded theory study was to explore how counsellors perceive their preparedness to counsel refugee clients and how they conceptualise multicultural competence when doing so. Although the findings point to the complexity and challenges involved when counselling refugees, all participants emphasised the ethical imperative to do so. Therefore, counsellors are able and obligated to contribute to the health and wellness of refugees through providing integrated and holistic approaches.