Course Overview

Diploma in Counselling Psychology

The Diploma in Counselling Psychology is a comprehensive one-year program designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in psychology and counselling. This program empowers learners to understand human behavior, manage mental health challenges, and provide effective guidance and support to individuals in need.

Key Highlights:

• Comprehensive Curriculum – Covers counseling skills, clinical concepts, and practical exposure to real-life cases.
• Flexible Learning – Choose between 2-month, 6-month, or full 1-year study tracks.
• Hands-on Training – Live practical sessions, role-plays, and case studies for real-world experience.
• Expert Faculty – Learn from experienced psychologists, counselors, and mental health professionals.
• Holistic Approach – Includes modules on child, adolescent, adult, relationship, and behavioral psychology.
• Career-Ready Skills – Focused on applied psychology, communication, and professional counseling ethics.
• Certification Advantage – Industry-recognized diploma designed to boost career prospects.

Career Pathways:

• School Counselor
• Career Counselor
• Mental Health Counselor
• Rehabilitation Counselor
• Family & Relationship Counselor
• Child & Adolescent Counselor
• Corporate/Workplace Counselor
• Community Counselor / NGO Worker
• Life Skills Trainer
• Wellness & Mindfulness Coach
• Counseling Assistant in Clinics/Hospitals
• Independent Counseling Practice

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Diploma in Counseling Psychology - Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed to provide learners with both theoretical knowledge and practical tools in child psychology and parenting. The program is structured into 5 comprehensive modules, ensuring progressive learning and real-world application.

Module 1: Foundations of Counselling & Psychotherapy

• Introduction to counselling & psychotherapy
• Why people seek counselling – key issues addressed
• Basics of therapeutic practice
• The client–therapist relationship
• Assessment, risk management & formulation
• Therapeutic stages: beginnings, middles, and endings
• Confidentiality, ethics & professional issues
• Introduction to major approaches:
• Psychoanalytic Therapy
• Person-Centered Therapy
• Gestalt Therapy
• Behaviour Therapy
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Supervision, self-reflection & professional growth

Module 2: Hypnotherapy & Clinical Applications

• History and theory of hypnosis
• Understanding the mind and suggestibility
• Hypnotic states, induction & deepening techniques
• Self-hypnosis and therapeutic scripts
• Regression therapy (age/past life)
• Hypnosis for fears, phobias, and anxiety
• Dream therapy & hypnodrama
• Family systems & defense mechanisms
• Clinical hypnotherapy sessions (demos & case practice)

Module 3: Behavioural Psychology & Modification Techniques

• Understanding human behaviour
• Reinforcement, punishment, extinction & stimulus control
• Behavioural assessment & diagnosis
• Shaping, prompting, chaining & behavioural contracts
• Token economy & self-management
• Personality assessment (Big Five & other models)
• Addressing shy personality, anger, fear of public speaking, and attention issues
• Application in educational, social, and clinical settings

Module 4: Counselling Psychology in Practice

• Core counselling skills & approaches
• Types of counselling (individual, group, workplace, relationship)
• The 5-Step Counselling Process & 12 Modern Skills
• Narrative therapy, crisis intervention, and expressive therapies
• Dealing with stress, anxiety, depression & addictions
• Anger management, guilt & regret processing
• Online vs. offline counselling techniques
• Self-care for counsellors & ethical practice

Module 5: Expressive Arts & Creative Therapies

• Introduction to expressive therapies & art-based interventions
• Mind-body connection & brain plasticity
• Art therapy for children, adolescents & adults
• Therapy for special needs: autism, ADHD, disabilities
• Creative approaches: play therapy, music therapy, dance/movement therapy, drama & journaling
• Family and group art therapy
• Diagnostic tools in art therapy (DDS, Silver Drawing Test, MARI)
• Poetry, bibliotherapy & visual arts in therapy
• Integrating creative therapies into counselling practice

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