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PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology
1-year PG diploma from Swami Vivekanand University, offered with ACMHANS
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What the PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology covers
The PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology is a one-year program that teaches you how to understand people's difficulties and help them through structured, ethical counselling. You learn the main theories of personality and development, how to assess a client's concerns, and how to run a counselling session from first meeting to closure.
It suits graduates who studied psychology and healthcare professionals who want to add counselling skills to their work. The diploma is awarded by Swami Vivekanand University and offered with ACMHANS. It is taught in blended mode: most of the learning is online, with some in-person sessions.
Who it is for
Psychology graduates who want to start counselling work
Nurses, doctors and allied health staff who counsel patients
Teachers and HR professionals with a psychology background
Anyone with a psychology subject in their earlier course
Subjects you will study
Foundations of counselling psychology
Personality and human development
Counselling skills and the helping relationship
Psychological assessment basics
Counselling approaches and techniques
Ethics in counselling practice
Supervised practice and case work
Typical subjects. The awarding body sets the final syllabus.
Universities
University awarding the PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology
Careers
Careers after the PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology
Common roles and fields for graduates. What you get depends on your experience, your specialisation and the employer.
Counsellor in schools and collegesCounsellor at NGOs and community programsEmployee well-being and HR support rolesCounselling support in hospitals and clinicsPrivate counselling practice, alongside your existing qualification
Questions students ask
PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology: FAQ
Who can apply for the PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology?
You need a background in psychology or medicine. A previous course with at least one psychology subject counts, and so do healthcare qualifications such as nursing, MBBS or Ayurveda (BAMS). Your NeoSkill counsellor will check your certificates before you apply.
Who awards the PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology?
The diploma is awarded by Swami Vivekanand University, established under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 (Government of Assam notification No. LGL25/2025/11). NeoSkill Learning Labs offers it with ACMHANS (Asian Council for Mental Health and Neuro Science), which designs and supports the program.
How long does it take?
One year.
How are classes and exams conducted?
The program is blended. Most of the learning is online, with study material on the ACMHANS learning platform, and there are some in-person sessions. Your counsellor will share the schedule and venue of the in-person sessions, and how exams run, before you enrol.
What is the fee?
Tap Request for Fee and a NeoSkill counsellor will send the current fee on WhatsApp.
Can I work as a counsellor after this diploma?
Many schools, NGOs and workplaces hire counsellors with a postgraduate diploma, especially alongside a psychology or healthcare background. Requirements differ by employer, so check the role you are aiming for.
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