Advanced Skill Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
with Specialization in Career & Relationship Counselling Accredited by International Association of Therapists

(Internship Included)

This Advanced Skill Diploma in Counseling and Psychotherapy with Internship/ Counselor course is the one stop training for Career Counselling, School Counselling, Corporate Counselling, Marital/Family Counselling, Gaming Addiction Counselling and Grief Counselling for those who want to have in-depth knowledge in life coaching, counselling and psychotherapy.

Want to Pursue a Career In Counselling?

Study Offline/Online Live – Being on Video is mandatory

42,480Register & Pay

It is designed for people who want to become Life Coach/Counselor/Therapist in Schools, Colleges, Hospitals, Corporates, NGOs and those who want to start one’s own Counselling Centre/Life Coach Practice.

Fee

INR 42,480/- (36,000+ 18% GST). The fee includes video access for 400 days and no additional fees will be applied. Please read Cancellation & Refund Policy before registration. For Installment Options, contact us.

Mode of Course

Offline/Online – Hybrid Classes.

Want to Pursue a Career In Counselling?

Study Offline/Online Live – Being on Video is mandatory

42,480Register & Pay

We will help you to register your private practice with Govt. of India and may give the online platform BookConsult.in to practice.

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PG Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy/Counselor Course Certificate

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Course Details

Facilitators

Karthik Lakshmanan M.Sc. (Coun. Psy.), M.Phil. (Psy. Onc.), SET (Psy.) Counselling Psychologist, CCS/Former Senior Counsellor, IIT – Madras
Watch his videos on YouTube https://youtu.be/swYO0-Z7YEs & https://youtu.be/pLb4kTDHivs

Ms. Vidhya M.Sc. (Coun. Psy.) PG Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counselling Psychologist, Chennai Counseling Services

Mr. Shravan Shankar M.Sc. Psychology, PG Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor & Psychologist, Chennai Counseling Services

Date & Timing

Batch 6 @ OMR & Online Live Interactive: Sep 12th, 2026 to Feb 2027 – 10 AM to 1 PM – 3 hrs on all Saturdays for 6 months – Admission is open

Medium of Instruction

English ONLY

Eligibility

Any Degree/12th Std

Total Seats

25

Duration

120 hrs (72 class hours + 22 Hours of Videos+ 12 Supervision Meetings for 24 hrs + 2 Personal Work Sessions)

Venue

Online: Google Meet App

Offline @ T.Nagar Branch:
13, Basement Section, Arulamabal Street, Off Bazulla Road, T. Nagar, Chennai – 600017
Google Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LH5DanpwnChbkYyn7

Offline @ OMR Branch:
21, 2nd Floor, Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway (OMR), Pettai, Thoraipakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600097.
Google Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GUErZraxgpM2G1Px8

Certified Counselor

Transform your passion into a rewarding career: Become a certified counselor with our Accredited Training Program.

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Certified Counselors produced

60+

Training Batches

100+

People established Private Practice

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Supervision Provided

Helping people to establish Private Practice through bookconsult.in

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PG Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Vs
Advanced Skill Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy

  1. HOURS OF TRAINING:
    • PG Diploma is a 80 hrs course whereas Advanced Skill Diploma is a 120 hrs course.
  2. TIMINGS:
    • Advanced Skill Diploma happens usually during weekends.
    • PG Diploma has got weekday and weekend batches. You can check with us about the forthcoming batch details. Weekly 4 hrs class if it is Sunday Batch or 7.5 hrs/9 hrs class if it is Weekday batch so, it will be like fast track course as it will get over in 2 – 3 months while comparing with this 6 month course. Please visit https://counselingchennai.com/pg-diploma-in-counselling-and-psychotherapy-counselor-course/ for the batch details open for admission.
  3. CURRICULUM:
    • Advanced PG Diploma Diploma covers 60 topics which covers basics of psychology. So, will be suitable for those who do not have educational background related to Psychology. PG Diploma has 40 topics.
  1. COMMITMENT:
    • Advanced Diploma is suitable for those who can give commitment for 6 months. PG Diploma will be suitable for those who cannot give commitment for 6 months but for 2-3 months.
  2. FEE:
    • The fee for PG Diploma is 24K + 18% GST. The fee for Advanced Skill Diploma is 36K + 18% GST.
  3. PRACTICAL EXPOSURE:
    • Faculty and Teaching Methodology will be same. Since 120 hrs are there for Advanced Skill Diploma, it is possible to have more practical counseling sessions.
  4. EXAMINATION:
    • PG Diploma will have just 1 viva exam at the end. Advanced Skill Diploma will have 2 viva exams
  5. ELIGIBLITY:
    • For PG Diploma, any UG Degree is required. For Advanced Skill Diploma, 12th std is the eligibility. So those who are currently pursuing UG can also join this Advanced Skill Diploma course.

Curriculum

  1. Introduction to Psychology
  2. Subject Matter of Psychology
  3. Personality Psychology
  4. Developmental Psychology
  5. Social Psychology
  6. Personal Helping Vs Professional Helping
  7. Relationship between Guidance/Life Coaching, Counselling and Psychotherapy
  8. Subject Matter of Professional Helping
  9. Easy Integration Model of Mental Health TM – How to choose a school of thought or approach for a client?
  10. Qualities of an Effective Practitioner
  11. Rogers’ Person-Centered Therapy
  12. Application of Abraham Maslow’s Needs theory in Counselling
  13. Gestalt Therapy
  14. Rational Emotive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  15. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  16. Transactional Analysis
  17. Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  18. Choice Therapy
  19. Behaviour Therapy
  20. Life Skills Approach
  1. Mindfulness
  2. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
  3. Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  4. Trauma Informed Therapy
  5. Queer Affirmative Therapy
  6. Psycho-drama
  7. Art Therapy
  8. Dance Movement Therapy
  9. Play Therapy
  10. Music Therapy
  11. Networking with other professionals and Various Work Titles
  12. Adapting to Different Settings & Concerns
  13. Scope of Counselling & Psychotherapy
  14. School and College Counseling
  15. Hospital/Health Care/Geriatric CounselingWork Life Balance
  16. Career/Educational Guidance & Counseling (Useful in School, College & Corporate Setting)
  17. Corporate Counseling/Coaching
  18. Study Skills Training and Conquering Exam Anxiety
  19. Counselling in Private Practice-Entrepreneurship Skills
  1. Tobacco Cessation/ Alcohol/Illegal Substances/Digital De-addiction
  2. Preparedness for Marriage/ Romantic Relationship/ Pre-marital Guidance
  3. Marital/Relationship/Couple’s/Family Counseling/Coaching
  4. Suicide/Self-Harm Prevention
  5. Grief and Trauma Counselling
  6. Parenting/Leadership
  7. Stress Management
  8. Time Management
  9. Assertiveness
  10. Psychological Training Methodologies
  11. Ethics in Practice
  12. Documentation and Records of Counselling Sessions
  13. Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice
  14. Employability Skills of a Counsellor
  15. Information on Higher  Education & Specializations
  16. Legal Status of Therapists & Counsellors in India

Highlights of the Course

  • Observation of Real Counseling Sessions
  • Hands on Training
  • Case Analysis and Discussion
  • Less theory and more practicum
  • Simple Explanations of the Theories
  • Easy-to-learn Materials

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