Higher Diploma in Counselling Psychology

Introduction to the Programme:

Outcome of the Programme:

Upon completion of the programme, students will be awarded a Higher Diploma in Counselling Psychology with specialisation in one of the following fields:

• Children and Youth Counselling

• Relationship and Marital Counselling

• Workplace Counselling

• Counselling – Gambling and Addiction

If students are interested in more than 1 area of specialisation, they may take additional modules as Specialist Certificates.

The programme has been designed for:

• Participants who have no experience in counselling but are willing to gain a basic entry qualification to professional counselling

• Professionals who wish to develop counselling skills and knowledge for application in their work areas such as in health, social services, education, customer service, human resource and supervisory work settings

The programme provides participants with:

• A professional basic entry qualification to counselling

• Opportunities for personal growth

• Acquisition of crucial interpersonal skills and related knowledge

The programme aims to:

• Provide a basic level of knowledge about major approaches to counselling and psychotherapy

• Provide training in basic counselling skills and practice

• Introduce the ethical and professional issues faced by counsellors in the human service industries

• Introduce a basic level of knowledge and skills in working with different client groups and specific client issues

Admission Requirements:

To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must fulfil the following conditions:

• Diploma holders in any field

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Mature applicants not meeting the admission requirements are invited to apply as the program recognises relevant life experiences that students bring with them

• Application will be considered on a case-by-case basis; in some circumstances, interview might be needed