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Overview
The Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling is the first step towards a career in mental health. It will equip students with foundational understanding of psychology, as well as essential knowledge in popular psychotherapeutic and counselling approaches.
Understand the different aspects of psychology and gain fundamental skills of psychotherapy and counselling through this comprehensive curriculum for greater self-awareness, and make a difference in the lives of people around.
The Diploma in Psychology and Counselling serves as a strong foundation for those pursuing a career in mental health or seeking to deepen their understanding of human behaviour. This programme equips learners with essential psychological knowledge and practical counselling techniques to support both personal and professional growth.
Designed with an interdisciplinary approach, the curriculum integrates psychological theories, evidence-based counselling methods, and globally recognised frameworks, ensuring a well-rounded and applied learning experience.
Teacher-Student Ratio: 1:50
What You Will Learn
Through the study of psychology, we can scientifically examine various aspects of the human experience. With this programme, you will be studying the brain, its cognitive processes, sensation and perception, and different forms of mental illnesses like anxiety and depression.
Fundamental skills on counselling such as methods of questioning and responding will also be gained and can be applied in different settings of your life.
You can also further your studies towards becoming a certified psychotherapist and help others with mental health struggles after this diploma.
Course Modules
- PSY 01 Essentials of Psychology and Mental Health (Trainer: Dr. Inderbir Kaur Sandhu/Dr. Lim Kok Kwang)
- PSY 03 Developmental Psychology (Trainer: Bernice Lim)
- PSY 04 Introduction to Psychotherapy and Counselling (Trainer: Laurence Ho / Tan Ming Chin)
- PSY 05 Mental Health Disorders (Trainer: Dr. Inderbir Kaur Sandhu)
- PSY 06 Addictions and Interventions (Trainer: Laurence Ho)
- GPSY 02 Applied Positive Psychology (Trainer: Jana Dawson / Matthew Koh)
Entry Requirement
- Grade C6 and above in at least 3 GCE 'O' Level subjects, or
- ITE Higher NITEC certificate, or
- The School of Positive Psychology (TSPP) academic certificate or Psychology, Counselling or Education academic certificate from other education institutions in Singapore with:
- Grade C6 and above in any GCE ‘O’ Level subject conducted in English, or
- ITE NITEC certificate, or
- 30 years old with at least 8 years working experience
English Language Requirement
- Grade C6 and above in GCE 'O' Level English, or
- Grade E and above in any GCE ‘A’ Level subject conducted in English, or
- IELTS 5.5, or
- TOEFL (Internet Based) 59
Course Delivery
- Lectures, case studies, discussions
- Class presentations, role-plays, essays, examination
Course Assessment
Course Duration
9 months, part time (Intakes in Jan / Apr / Jul / Oct)
Course Fee
SGD 9,810.00Â w/GST
Flexible Course Options to Suit Your Journey
Your learning experience should fit seamlessly into your life. Download our Course Comparison Guide to explore our different course formats and choose the option that aligns with your goals.
