*(NEW) Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Psychological Interventions

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Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Psychological Interventions (PGDPPI) programme seeks to develop students’ understanding of psychological and counselling theories and methods. More importantly, it aims to equip students with the ethics, professional skills, and methods necessary to carry out therapy successfully across cultures and contexts.

The programme ensures a two-pronged approach to equip learners with skills for professional client treatment and personal awareness. Students will learn to deal with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger, and personal growth and development. Furthermore, students will analyse case studies relevant and applicable to the Asian cultural context, including risk assessment and trauma cases. By having students use the tools and techniques through active learning, a supervisor will mentor the learners in using them effectively and professionally.

Careers

The PGDPPI is dedicated to educating students on various psychological disciplines and psychotherapy applications and promoting specialised training for students eager to practise counselling and psychotherapy independently and professionally. The course focuses on developing competencies across three therapy approaches: Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Clinical Hypnotherapy (elective).

Course Modules

The PGDPPI programme comprises 6 modules that aim to enhance learners’ skills and competencies, enabling them to apply their knowledge to treat various mental health and emotional challenges and symptoms. Together, these modules offer PGDPPI learners a solid foundation in various aspects of psychotherapy and counselling. Below is an overview of the programme’s modules:

Modules

Elective Modules

Bridging Modules

Refer to entry requirements

Please note that the modules listed may not be offered every term. Students should always refer to TSPP Student Portal for the latest module offerings.

Practicum

Practicum is a requirement of the PGDPPI curriculum. This will provide learners with real world experience, giving an edge to establishing a successful practice in the future. 

The practicum requires 150 hours, which may last more than one semester. Guided by supervision*, students will adeptly apply evidence-based counselling techniques, professional ethics, and knowledge, thereby delivering culturally responsive therapy sessions to a diverse clientele. The incorporation of self-reflective practices is pivotal within this module, fostering continuous professional growth and promoting a culture of excellence in practice.

The entire practicum has to be logged to ensure the learner completes the required number of hours.

Practicum hours consist of:

Before embarking on the practicum, learners have to complete the following modules:

  • PDPSY 10 Psychotherapy Practice and Ethics in a Multicultural Context
  • PDPSY 11 Risk Assessment
  • PDPSY 01 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or PDPSY 02 Solution Focused Brief Therapy or PDPSY 03 Clinical Hypnotherapy

 

Learners will apply and practice CBT, SFBT and/or Clinical Hypnotherapy approaches during the practicum. Additionally, they will learn how to draw upon resilience, positive psychology and other wellbeing techniques for self-care and for professional practice.

The school offers the following practicum sites; trainees can also source for alternate practicum sites subject to approval from the course director.

TSPP WELLBEING CENTRE

61 Stamford Road,#01-09 Stamford Court Singapore 178892

THRIVE PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC

101 Irrawaddy Road #17-10 Royal Square Medical Centre Singapore 329565

COUNSELING PERSPECTIVE

9 Raffles Place #17-25 Republic Plaza II Singapore 048619

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*The individual supervision fee is approximately $150 per hour, varying by supervisor. For group supervision, this fee can be divided among the learners in the group.

**There is a practicum placement fee (between $1,500 to $2,000, subject to the placement site).

Entry Requirement

English Language Requirement

Application Requirements

Course Delivery

Course Duration

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling

Course Structure

Intakes

Course Fee

Course Fee: SGD 13,243.50 w/ GST

SGD 2,180 w/GST (GPSY 02)
SGD 1,635 w/ GST (PSY 01/03/04/05/06/07)

Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders).

Note: All course fees include prevailing 9% Good and Service Tax (GST).

Students will pay the tuition fees in instalments. The details of the breakdown will be provided in your Student Contract.
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What Students Say

Marilynn Lee, 2023
( Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology )
"Using what I have learnt in TSPP, I share with my students how to write a letter to their future self and the power of envisioning their end goal. This helps with their motivation to want to learn. I share with them how to recognize stress, especially when high-stakes exams are round the corner and to practice mindfulness in the midst of chaos in their minds. These sharing has helped me to build a strong rapport with my students and their parents. "
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( Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology )
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( Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology )
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( Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology )
"I was hesitant to sign up for a course mid-career but that decision turned out to be the best decision I’ve ever made. The new learnings helped to spur a new interest in an academic area that I was not trained in 20 years ago as a graduate. Adult learning may be tricky at first, especially when juggling a full-time job. The School of Positive Psychology understands what adult learners face and provides support to ease us to a good learning pace, and that is what allowed me to learn at a pace that was reasonable."
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( Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology )
"I had been a teacher for 40 years before my retirement, I thought it was timely to better understand the minds and socio-emotional needs of the students and how I could tune them to be ready for learning. For example, with the gratitude jar, you can identify the key pillars supporting or influencing their lives. You can understand these children better – who or what motivates them? Who are the powerful or significant voices in their lives? The knowledge of positive psychology will hold teachers well in providing and enhancing the classroom climate for their diverse learners."

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