Mind Map Business School
Diploma in Counselling & Psychology - 640 hours

If you want to become a counsellor, this course is for you!!

Counselling means different things to different people. It is not a get well quick option, offering quick answers, but is asking the person to engage in a process and an exploration. There are many definitions of counselling. A simple version is that counselling is a working relationship where the client is helped to manage what is happening in their life and to explore their life. It is a form of psychological or talking therapy that offers people the ability to change how they live and feel. The aim of counselling is to provide the client with a more satisfying experience of life. Everyone has different needs, so counselling can be concerned with many different aspects of a person’s life.

 
This is an excellent training program for anyone seeking a solid qualification in counselling. Graduates gain a broad based education in psychology and counselling theory and practice, and options to pursue specialist elective modules (including some that are not usually found in similar level courses).
  • 640 hours of face-to-face contacts
  • ACA membership registration and recognition
  • 12 modules excluding practical component
  • Prepares the student for real-life counselling situations.
  • An internationally endorsed qualification, recognised formally by the Australian Counselling Association.
  • Registered with Complementary Medicine Association (U.K.)
 
Become a qualified counsellor. This Diploma is recognised by the Australian Counselling Association, and will provide credit toward higher qualifications through ACS Distance Education (UK). The course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified and experienced  professionals.

COURSE STRUCTURE 

Module 1. Introduction to General Psychology

Module 3. Psychology & Counselling
 
Module 4. Counselling Skills I
 
Module 5. Social & Meantal Health Studies
 
Module 6.  Family & Child Psychology

Module 7. Addiction Counselling
 
 
Module 9. Counselling Techniques II 
 
Module 10. Crises Counselling
 
Module 11. Biology on Human Behaviour
 
Module 12. Professional Practicum
 
For ACA registration students have to do 3 extra modules with no additional fee.
 
Module 1.  Grief Counselling
 
Module 2. Sports Psychology
 
Module 3. Industrial Psychology
 
 

Targeted Students

This program is recommended for all parents, teachers, adult and working professionals in the fields of education, social services, healthcare settings, human resource management, counselling and other related fields.

Entry Requirement

It would suit professionals and graduates with 3 GCE “O” Level with credit in English, or relevant certificates or equivalent. Applicants with other experiences and / or qualifications will be considered.

The diploma programme is open to students who do not qualify under the above entry requirements may be granted entry if they are of mature age (21 years of age) and have relevant working experience

School leavers will NITEC/’N’ level have to complete the Certificate in Mental Wellness or the Foundation Certificate in Psychology/Counselling may grant entry if they have other qualifications.  

Assessments Methods

Students of this programme will be assessed by a combination of assignments, examinations, test, class participation, presentations, projects and/or role-play. Each module would have different assessment weightage depending on respective programme requirements.

Career Opportunity

Graduates of this programme will be able to serve in the diverse settings, from social service sectors to business/organisations.

Information / Enquiry

For more information & further enquiry, please contact us at Tel: 6339 8446 or email: admin@mindmapbusinessschool.com