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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.
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)
- PSY 07 Family and Marital Counselling (Trainer: Laurence Ho)
- PSY 08 Group Counselling (Trainer: Laurence Ho)
- GPSY 02 Applied Positive Psychology (Trainer: Jana Dawson / Matthew Koh)
Entry Requirement
- Diploma holder, or
- 2 GCE ‘A’ Level H2 passes, or
- The School of Positive Psychology (TSPP) academic certificate or Certificate in Psychology and/or Counselling from other education institutions in Singapore with:
- At least C6 in any GCE ‘O’ level subject conducted in English, or
- A pass for ITE NITEC course in any field, or
- 30 years old with at least 8 years working experience
- Applicants with minimum 2 years working experience and holding either:
- 5 GCE 'O' Level passes with minimum grade of C6, or
- A pass for ITE Higher NITEC course in any field
English language requirement
- Pass in GCE ‘O’ Level English Language, or
- Pass in any GCE ‘A’ Level subject conducted in English, or
- IELTS 5.5, or
- TOEFL (Internet Based) 59, or
- Pearson PTE Academic 52
Course Delivery
- Lectures, case studies, discussions
- Class presentations, role-plays, essays, examination
Course Assessment
Course Duration
Course Fee
SGD 13,625.00 w/GST