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PG Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
1-year PG diploma from Swami Vivekanand University, offered with ACMHANS
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What the PG Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy covers
The PG Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy is a one-year program that trains you to work with clients in both short counselling and longer therapeutic work. You learn core counselling skills, the main therapy approaches and how to plan and review a client's progress over time.
It suits people with a psychology or healthcare background who want to support clients in a structured, ethical way. 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 starting therapy and counselling work
Nurses, doctors and therapists in patient care
School and college counsellors who want deeper skills
Social workers with a psychology subject in their studies
Subjects you will study
Counselling skills and the therapeutic relationship
Theories of psychotherapy
Assessment and treatment planning
Individual, group and family work
Crisis intervention basics
Ethics, confidentiality and supervision
Practice sessions and case reviews
Typical subjects. The awarding body sets the final syllabus.
Universities
University awarding the PG Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Careers
Careers after the PG Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Common roles and fields for graduates. What you get depends on your experience, your specialisation and the employer.
Counsellor and therapy support rolesCounselling at schools, colleges and universitiesPatient counselling in hospitalsNGO and community mental health programsPrivate practice, alongside your existing qualification
Questions students ask
PG Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy: FAQ
Who can apply for the PG Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy?
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 and Psychotherapy?
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.
Will I get practical experience?
The program includes practice sessions and case work. Your counsellor will explain how practical work is arranged for your batch.
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