Certified Skill Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
with Specialization in Career & Relationship Counselling in Partnership with Manipur International University
This Certified Skill Diploma in Counseling and Psychotherapy (internship included) 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.
Manipur International University is officially recognized by UGC under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. CCS Academy is offering this course in partnership with Manipur International University
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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.
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Course Details
Ms. Vidhya M.Sc. (Coun. Psy.) PG Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counselling Psychologist, Chennai Counseling Services
Ms. Preethi Titus M.Sc. Psychology, PG Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor & Psychologist, Chennai Counseling Services
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Certified Counselors produced
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Training Batches
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People established Private Practice
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CCS Academy vs Other Academies & Institutes
| Feature | CCS Academy | Other Institutes & Universities |
|---|---|---|
| Core Foundation | Live Practice: Built by a working center with 15+ active counselors for 16 years. | Pure Theory: Built as standard classrooms or commercial educational ventures. |
| Syllabus Style | Field-Tested: Easy Integration Model built entirely on real, daily client intervention methods teaching Evidence Based Therapies – CBT, RECBT, SFBT and 7 more approaches | Textbook-Bound: Stuck with outdated academic theories and rigid formats. |
| Specialization Scope | Multi-Specialty Prep: Trains you to successfully venture into diverse fields: School, Corporate, Hospital, Addiction, and Grief settings. | Generic Limits: Restricts you to broad, entry-level overviews that limit your practical career pathways. |
| Our Promise | Radical Candor: Focuses on real skills; zero fake job or client guarantees. | Marketing Traps: Empty “100% placement guarantees” used to drive enrollments. |
| Live Exposure | Real Observation: Watch actual counseling sessions with live concerns. | Mock Restraints: Training is limited to simulated roleplays and scripts. |
| Batch Size | Hyper-Focused: Capped strictly at 20–25 students for genuine supervision. | Mass Classrooms: Overcrowded cohorts (60–100+) where personal monitoring is impossible. |
| Setup Support | Practice Enablement: Our site bookconsult.in helped 100+ alumni launch independent practices and monthly supervision meetings | Zero Post-Care: Hands you a certificate and leaves you to figure out setup alone. |
| Flexibility | Blended Format: 24/7 on-demand videos paired with interactive weekend/weekday classes | Rigid Timelines: Inflexible, long-term physical schedules or strict on-campus mandates. |
| Faculty Base | Active Practitioners: Taught by senior therapists currently managing daily client cases. | Pure Academicians: Taught by career lecturers who do not actively see clients. |
| Languages | Bilingual Impact: Taught in English & Tamil to navigate regional community nuances. | Monolingual Limits: Restricted to English, ignoring regional linguistic communication needs. |
Traditional institutions teach you about psychology. We train you how to practice it. We supply a field-ready clinical and commercial toolkit—the hard work and career execution remain entirely yours.
PG Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Vs
Certified Skill Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- CERTIFIYING AUTHORITY:
- The Certified Skill Diploma is awarded by Manipur International University, while the PG Diploma certificate is issued by CCS Academy.
- HOURS OF TRAINING:
- PG Diploma is a 80 hrs course whereas Certified Skill Diploma is a 120 hrs course.
- TIMINGS:
- Certified 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.
- CURRICULUM:
- Certified Skill 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.
- COMMITMENT:
- Certified 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.
- FEE:
- The fee for PG Diploma is 24K + 18% GST. The fee for Certified Skill Diploma is 36K + 18% GST.
- PRACTICAL EXPOSURE:
- Faculty and Teaching Methodology will be same. Since 120 hrs are there for Certified Skill Diploma, it is possible to have more practical counseling sessions.
- EXAMINATION:
- PG Diploma will have just 1 viva exam at the end. Certified Skill Diploma will have 2 viva exams and 3 exams of MCQs.
- ELIGIBLITY:
- For PG Diploma, any UG Degree is required. For Certified Skill Diploma, 12th std is the eligibility. So those who are currently pursuing UG can also join this Certified Skill Diploma course.
Curriculum
- Introduction to Psychology
- Subject Matter of Psychology
- Personality Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Personal Helping Vs Professional Helping
- Relationship between Guidance/Life Coaching, Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Subject Matter of Professional Helping
- Easy Integration Model of Mental Health TM – How to choose a school of thought or approach for a client?
- Qualities of an Effective Practitioner
- Rogers’ Person-Centered Therapy
- Application of Abraham Maslow’s Needs theory in Counselling
- Gestalt Therapy
- Rational Emotive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Transactional Analysis
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Choice Therapy
- Behaviour Therapy
- Life Skills Approach
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Trauma Informed Therapy
- Queer Affirmative Therapy
- Psycho-drama
- Art Therapy
- Dance Movement Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Multi-cultural Therapy
- Networking with other professionals
- Various Work Titles related to Mental Health Profession
- Adapting to Different Settings & Concerns
- Scope of Counselling & Psychotherapy
- School and College Counseling
- Hospital/Health Care/Geriatric Counseling
- Work Life Balance
- Career/Educational Guidance & Counseling (Useful in School, College & Corporate Setting)
- Corporate Counseling/Coaching
- Study Skills Training and Conquering Exam Anxiety
- Counselling in Private Practice-Entrepreneurship Skills
- Tobacco Cessation/ Alcohol/Illegal Substances/Digital De-addiction
- Preparedness for Marriage/ Romantic Relationship/ Pre-marital Guidance
- Marital/Relationship/Couple’s/Family Counseling/Coaching
- Suicide/Self-Harm Prevention
- Grief and Trauma Counselling
- Parenting/Leadership
- Stress Management
- Time Management
- Assertiveness
- Psychological Tools for Counselling Practice
- Psychological Training Methodologies
- Ethics in Practice
- Documentation and Records of Counselling Sessions
- Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice
- Employability Skills of a Counsellor
- Information on Higher Education & Specializations
- 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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