Advanced Skill Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
with Specialization in Career & Relationship Counselling in Partnership with Manipur International University
This Advanced 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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CCS Academy vs. Other Academies & Institutes
1. Core Foundation
CCS Academy: Built on live practice and real-world counseling experience through Counsel Chennai and Online Therapy India, supported by 25+ active counselors and over 16 years of service.
Other Institutes & Universities: Primarily structured as conventional academic institutions or commercial educational ventures, with a stronger emphasis on theory.
2. Syllabus Style
CCS Academy: Uses a field-tested curriculum based on the Easy Integration Model, developed from real client interventions. Training includes evidence-based therapies such as CBT, RECBT, SFBT, and seven additional approaches.
Other Institutes & Universities: Typically follow textbook-driven curricula, often focusing on traditional theories and fixed academic formats.
3. Specialization Scope
CCS Academy: Prepares learners for diverse counseling settings including schools, corporations, hospitals, addiction recovery centers, and grief counseling services.
Other Institutes & Universities: Often provide broad introductory exposure, with limited emphasis on specialized career pathways.
4. Our Promise
CCS Academy: Maintains transparency by focusing on genuine skill development and does not offer unrealistic job or client guarantees.
Other Institutes & Universities: Some may rely on marketing claims such as “100% placement guarantees” to attract enrollments.
5. Live Exposure
CCS Academy: Provides opportunities to observe real counseling sessions and authentic client concerns.
Other Institutes & Universities: Training is often restricted to simulated role-plays, case studies, and scripted exercises.
6. Batch Size
CCS Academy: Limits batch sizes to 20–25 students to ensure close supervision and personalized guidance.
Other Institutes & Universities: May conduct larger classes of 60–100 or more students, making individualized attention challenging.
7. Setup Support
CCS Academy: Offers practice-enablement support. Through BookConsult.in and ongoing monthly supervision meetings, more than 100 alumni have been supported in establishing independent practices.
Other Institutes & Universities: Typically provide certification upon program completion, with limited post-training support for setting up professional practice.
8. Flexibility
CCS Academy: Uses a blended learning model that combines 24/7 on-demand video learning with interactive weekday and weekend classes.
Other Institutes & Universities: Usually operate with fixed schedules, long-term campus commitments, or inflexible physical attendance requirements.
9. Faculty Base
CCS Academy: Training is delivered by active practitioners who continue to manage client cases in their professional practice.
Other Institutes & Universities: Teaching is often led by academic faculty whose primary role is instruction rather than active client work.
10. Languages
CCS Academy: Conducts training in both English and Tamil, helping learners address regional and community-specific communication needs.
Other Institutes & Universities: Commonly teach only in English, which may offer less exposure to regional-language counseling contexts.
Key Message
Traditional institutions teach you about psychology. CCS Academy aims to teach you how to practice psychology by providing a field-ready clinical and practice-development toolkit. The learning resources, guidance, and exposure are provided, while professional growth and career execution remain the responsibility of the learner.
PG Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Vs
Advanced Skill Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- CERTIFIYING AUTHORITY:
- The Advanced 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 Advanced Skill Diploma is a 120 hrs course.
- 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 11 month course. Please visit https://counselingchennai.com/pg-diploma-in-counselling-and-psychotherapy-counselor-course/ for the batch details open for admission.
- CURRICULUM:
- Advanced 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:
- Advanced Diploma is suitable for those who can give commitment for 11 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 Advanced Skill Diploma is 38K + 18% GST.
- 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.
- EXAMINATION:
- PG Diploma will have just 1 viva exam at the end. Advanced Skill Diploma will have 2 viva exams and 7 exams of MCQs conducted by the university.
- 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
- 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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