Mr. Rabbi Darko is a Licensed Counselling Psychologist registered with the Ghana Psychological Council (GPC), and an active member of several professional bodies including the American Psychological Association (International Affiliate), the Ghana Psychological Association, and the Ghana National Association of Certified Counsellors (GNACC).

He has extensive expertise in Career Counselling, Behavioural Modification, Child Counselling, Development Counselling, Educational Counselling, and Marriage Counselling. Currently, he serves as the College Counsellor for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

Mr. Rabbi Darko holds an MPhil in Guidance & Counselling from the University of Education, Winneba, a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with Linguistics from the University of Ghana, Legon, and a Diploma in Education from the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAM-USTED), formerly COLTEK, UEW-K.

His professional journey began as an English Language teacher during his national service at Obuasi Presby Junior High School. He later taught at Uncle Rich Senior High School in Winneba, where he founded and became the first Counsellor of the school’s Guidance and Counselling Unit. He also served as an English teacher and Deputy Counsellor at Otumfuo Osei Tutu II College in the Ashanti Region.

Additionally, Mr. Rabbi Darko has experience in higher education, having lectured at AAM-USTED (formerly UEW-K), where he taught Educational Psychology and Guidance & Counselling as a part-time lecturer.

Positions Held / Projects / Grants

• Chairman, Project Implementation Team for Anti-Sexual Harassment Action Project (A-SHAP) – A Martha Farrell Foundation Funded Project (2023)

• Secretary, Committee to Review M.Phil./PhD One Health Programmes, Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, KNUST (August 2021)

• Reviewer, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
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• Member/Secretary, KNUST Wellness Committee (August 2021)

• Member, Lead Team for the Disbursement of Internally Generated Funds (IGF), KNUST Counselling Center (2022)

• Lead, Media Team, KNUST Counselling Center (February 2022)

• President, National Service Personnel Association (NASPA), Gomoa East (Nov. 2011 – Aug. 2012)

• Deputy Counsellor, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II College (2019–2020)

Consultancy Work

• Consulting Psychologist, Trial International, Geneva-Switzerland – Provided psychological counselling to a Ghanaian client involved in the unlawful killings of 44 Ghanaians in Gambia (2005 case).

• Consultant, Adom Baptist Child Development Centre, Atwima Akyeremade – Delivered psychological services.

• Consulting Team Member, Team of Psychologists for the 2021 & 2022 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), KNUST.

• Consulting Team Member, Team of Psychologists for Juaben Oil Mills Limited (industrial accident response, 2021).

• Consultant/Trainer, Edlams Consult/National Teaching Council – Trained teachers nationwide on Contemporary Guidance and Counselling.

Youth Development & Community Engagement

Mr. Rabbi Darko has a strong passion for youth mentorship, capacity building, and social impact. He:

• Coaches and mentors young people to become relevant and impactful in society.

• Organizes seminars and conferences for the youth on pertinent social and psychological issues.

• Facilitates workshops for teachers and caregivers in educational institutions.