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PG Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Practices and Modalities
1-year PG diploma from Swami Vivekanand University, offered with ACMHANS
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What the PG Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Practices and Modalities covers
The PG Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Practices and Modalities is a one-year program that compares the main schools of psychotherapy and shows how each is used in practice. You study psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioural, systemic and newer integrative approaches, and practise matching an approach to a client's needs.
It suits counsellors and healthcare professionals who want a broad, practical grounding in therapy. 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
Counsellors who want to widen the approaches they use
Psychology graduates heading into therapy work
Doctors and nurses who support patients' mental health
Wellness and rehabilitation professionals with a psychology background
Subjects you will study
History and foundations of psychotherapy
Psychodynamic approaches
Humanistic and person-centred therapy
Cognitive and behavioural therapies
Family and systemic therapy
Mindfulness-based and integrative approaches
Ethics, boundaries and case formulation
Typical subjects. The awarding body sets the final syllabus.
Universities
University awarding the PG Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Practices and Modalities
Careers
Careers after the PG Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Practices and Modalities
Common roles and fields for graduates. What you get depends on your experience, your specialisation and the employer.
Therapy and counselling support rolesCounsellor at wellness and rehabilitation centresMental health roles at NGOsSchool and college counsellingPrivate practice, alongside your existing qualification
Questions students ask
PG Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Practices and Modalities: FAQ
Who can apply for the PG Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Practices and Modalities?
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 Psychotherapeutic Practices and Modalities?
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.
How is this different from the PG Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy?
This program surveys many schools of therapy and how to choose between them. The Counselling and Psychotherapy diploma focuses more on running counselling and therapy sessions. Your counsellor can help you pick based on your goals.
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