About the course
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The Advanced Diploma in Applied Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy is an advance level training for the skills required to practice counselling psychology and psychotherapy.
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Advanced Diploma in Applied Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy is a programme that is specially designed to fulfil the demand for knowledge and skills in counselling psychology for learners with an interest in counselling.
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The programme provides skills training for people intending to practice counselling psychology including in organisations, health including hospitals and hospices, social welfare, social workers and in education, community and rehabilitation, and human resource management.
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Counselling psychology seeks to alleviate and resolve human issues as well as improve psychological, social, mental and general life.
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These include: at the workplace, industries to assist people handle various situations such as addiction, stress, marriage and family issues, youth and work-related issues.
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The objectives of the programme are to ensure a level of knowledge about major approaches to counselling psychology; to provide training in counselling practice and develop skills for application in workplace, health, education; and to advance research, ethical and professional issues in counselling as a profession.
Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate an understanding of the major theories of counseling and psychotherapy as they relate to treatment and prevention modalities.
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Demonstrate an appreciation of the field of psychology as it relates to helping clients improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
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Demonstrate competencies in applying core counselling skills and counselling methodologies.
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Synthesize an understanding of group interactive processes and dynamics that will enhance good behavioral health and wellbeing for the group participants.
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Analyze the challenges and stressors many people experience in balancing the demands of work and family life and mental illness.
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Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of ethical and professional behavior within the psychology profession.
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Earn an Advanced Diploma in Applied Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy.
Modules
All the modules here can be taken as individual stackable units and it stacks to form a complete qualification. Each module completion will be awarded a "certificate". Each modules taken separately is priced at $1400. Please email us if you wish to take the modules as stackable qualifications.
Admissions Requirements
Academic Requirements
1. Above the age of 17 years of age, and
2. Obtained at least a pass (minimum of ‘E’) at GCE A-Levels in any
2 subjects, or
3. Diploma or other qualifications of equivalent level, or
4. Mature candidates who are at least 30 years old with at least 8
years of working experience.
Language Requirements:
1. At least a pass (minimum ‘E’) at GCE A-Level English or IELTS
6.5.
Sample Certificate
What can you do with this Advanced diploma?
An advanced diploma in applied counseling psychology in Singapore can open up various career opportunities in the field of counseling, mental health support, and psychology. While it may not qualify you for certain advanced roles that require higher degrees and professional licensure, it can serve as a valuable qualification for many positions.
The million dollar question: What can you do with this diploma?
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Counseling Assistant.
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Youth Counselor.
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Career Counselor.
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Mental Health Support Worker.
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Family Support Worker.
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Addiction Counselor.
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School Counselor's Assistant.
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Community Outreach Worker.
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EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Coordinator.
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Crisis Hotline Operator.
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Case Manager.
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Educational Consultant.
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Mental Health Coach or Consultant.
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Business Owner and Enterpreneur.
How much can you make?
We're not going to make any data up. You can visit this link for a more specific salary breakdown for the above professions according to NCSS (Singapore). If you are private practicing, you name your own price but as a mental health worker, if you are good in what you do, payment is typical $50/hr and up.
Optional Practicum
All counselling psychology, psychotherapy or applied psychology coaching course comes with an optional practicum component.
The intention is to enhance the learning of the learners by encouraging the application of actual practice under guidance by experienced mentor to enhance application and competency component.
Upon completing the 'optional practicum' component, learners will be awarded with the following certificate and their contact hours be officially logged.
Requirements for contact hours for practicum:
1. Diploma level - 10 contact hours
2. Advanced diploma level - 20 contact hours
3. Specialist diploma level - 20 contact hours
Additional cost for the optional practicum component:
1. Diploma level - $1000
2. Advanced diploma level - $2000
3. Specialist diploma level - $2000
Accreditation in the UK:
