Two Integrated Modules
Thusa-Thuso combines structured self-paced training with real-time AI assessment to provide a comprehensive counsellor development experience.
Self-Paced MI Training
A structured 5-week curriculum covering MI fundamentals, techniques, and advanced skills. Each week includes interactive lessons with slides, narration, and practice activities.
AI-Powered MI Fidelity Coding
Record or upload counselling sessions and receive instant, objective MITI 4.2.1 fidelity assessment. The AI analyses global scores, behaviour counts, and provides actionable feedback.
How the Assessment Works
From recording to report in minutes — not days.
Record
Record a counselling session directly in the browser or upload an existing audio file
Transcribe & Translate
AI transcribes in the original language and translates to English for analysis
MITI Analysis
AI codes the session against MITI 4.2.1 framework with global scores and behaviour counts
Feedback Report
Receive detailed feedback with proficiency levels, strengths, and improvement areas
MITI 4.2.1 Metrics Assessed
Every session is evaluated across comprehensive dimensions of MI practice quality.
Global Scores
- Cultivating Change Talk
- Softening Sustain Talk
- Partnership
- Empathy
Behaviour Counts
- Reflections (Simple & Complex)
- Questions
- Affirmations
- MI-Adherent & Non-Adherent
Derived Ratios
- Complex Reflections Ratio
- Reflection-to-Question Ratio
- MI-Adherent Ratio
- Composite Scores
Proficiency Levels
Each metric is benchmarked against MITI 4.2.1 thresholds to determine the counsellor's proficiency level:
Beginning
Below fair thresholds
Fair
Meets minimum standards
Proficient
Demonstrates solid skill
Competent
Mastery level achieved
Additional Platform Features
Shareable Reports
Generate secure share links for MITI reports — supervisors and mentors can view without logging in
PDF & Excel Exports
Download comprehensive branded reports with full MITI 4.2.1 breakdown, formulae, and benchmarks
Longitudinal Tracking
Visualise skill development over time with composite scores, trend charts, and session-over-session deltas
Browser Recording
Record sessions directly in the browser with auto-recovery for interrupted recordings
Editable Curriculum
Administrators can update training content, slides, activities and structure inline
Supervisor Dashboard
Supervisors see assigned counsellors' progress, sessions, and training completion at a glance
Ready to strengthen MI practice?
Join Thusa-Thuso and start improving counsellor outcomes with AI-assisted training and assessment.