Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling

The Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling (PGDPC) is designed for individuals aspiring to be mental health professionals in Singapore. This Asian interdisciplinary programme is backed by evidence-based approaches and rigorous curriculum that is benchmarked against international standards.

The programme aims to nurture learners with psychological, psychotherapeutic, and counselling theories and techniques. It aims to empower learners with professional knowledge and skills to effectively conduct therapy, with the necessary sensitivity towards cultural nuances. Learners will also be able to apply their skills in diverse settings such as personal life, relationships, family, and workplace.

In addition, learners will grasp handling past, present and future issues, how to work with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger, and personal growth and development. The PGDPC will also empower learners to work with common challenges such as addictions, family and marital issues.

Learners will also be taught ethics in psychotherapy practice, covering areas such as standards of practice and client confidentiality. Apart from the counselling and psychotherapy theories and techniques, learners will explore the science of positive psychology and its applications to mental health and wellbeing.

Our learners will also be mentored by trained supervisors as they work with clients in the practicum.

Entry Requirement

• A Bachelor’s Degree, or

• Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling from The School of Positive Psychology, or

• Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling or Diploma in Child Psychology and Interventions from The School of Positive Psychology, or

• Mature candidates (30 years old and above) with a Diploma and minimum 8 years working experience*

*All mature candidates are to be subjected to a one-to-one interview by the course leader to determine suitability for the course

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

Application Requirements

• Completed application form

• Completed application statement

• 1 recent passport sized photo

• One photocopy of NRIC or Singapore valid pass

• Updated resume

• Educational certificates and academic transcripts

• Application fee: SGD 162 w/GST