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as a Counsellor

Get Specialist Diploma in Counselling Psychology that fits your busy schedule

100% Online and Part-time

Choose between weekday or weekend classes.

Get certified in 6 months

Qualified Lecturers

Experienced lecturers who are industry practitioners

Funding Eligible

Offset course fees with bursary and financial aid

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Accreditation and Recognition

Rising Mental Health Problems

The COVID-19 pandemic has unfortunately increased mental health issues worldwide.



The demand for skilled counsellors is at an all-time high.

Whether you seek personal growth or looking for opportunities as a counsellor, ACC Institute of Human Services will give you the skills you need to start a career in counseling.

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Diploma in Counselling Psychology

  • Programme Learners
    • People aspiring to gain entry-level qualification in professional counselling
    • Professionals who wish to develop their counselling skills in work areas like health, social services, education, customer service, human resource, and supervisory work settings

  • Programme Aim
    • Provide basic knowledge on major approaches to counselling and psychotherapy
    • Provide training in basic counselling skills and practice
    • Introduce ethical and professional issues faced by counsellors
  • Admission Requirements
    • At least 18 years old
    • Diploma holder in any field
    • Applicants who don’t meet the admission requirements are still invited to apply as the programme recognises relevant life experiences.
    • Application is considered on a case-by-case basis. An interview might be needed in some circumstances.
  • Programme Duration
    • Number of Modules: 3 modules each with assignments
    • Sessions: 12 sessions per module
    • Contact Hours: 108 hours
    • Total Duration: 6 months
  • Graduation Requirements
    • At least 75% attendance in all modules and a minimum passing mark of 50% on all assignments
I'M READY TO START MY COUNSELLING CAREER

Upcoming Intakes

Oct 27, 2021

Mondays and Wednesdays

Morning and Night classes

Registration closes on

13 October, 2021

Nov 13, 2021

Saturdays and Sundays

Afternoon classes

Registration closes on

1 November, 2021

Programme Modules

Foundations of Counselling

  • Introduction to Counselling
  • Counsellor Awareness
  • Counselling Skills
  • Counselling Process and Model
  • Cognitive Interventions
  • The Therapeutic Alliance

Counselling Psychology: Theory and Practice

  • Major Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Theory-based Intervention Techniques/Styles
  • Human Lifespan Development
  • Counselling Specific Client Groups
  • Multicultural Issues in Counselling
  • Ethical and Professional Issues in Counselling

Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Self-esteem Issues
  • Addiction Issues
  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma

Experience Personal Growth

Learning and practicing counselling enhance your personal and social skills.

Self-awareness

Empathy

Active listening

Improved communication

Sense of purpose

Career Opportunities

A Specialist Diploma in Counselling Psychology opens up a number of career paths in various work settings.

Mental Health Counsellor School and Career Counsellor
Marriage and Family Counsellor Customer Service
Human Resources Teacher
Probation Officer Management Consultant
Business Development And much, much more…
I'M READY TO START MY COUNSELLING CAREER

Learn from qualified and experienced lecturers

Warton Ong

  • Master of Social Science (Professional Counselling), Australia
  • Master of Business Administration, USA
  • Registered Counsellor, Registered Clinical Supervisor, Family Life Educator
  • More than 14 years of experience in professional counselling

Jane Santos-Kwok

  • Masters in Family Psychology and Counselling
  • Registered Counsellor, Previously a school counsellor in SG and PH
  • More than 14 years of experience in professional counselling

Michael Thong

  • Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology), USA
  • Professional Counsellor, Registered and Chartered Psychologist in SG and UK
  • More than 7 years of experience in professional counselling

Klein Tan

  • Master of Social Science (Counselling),  Australia
  • Professional Counsellor, Licensed Administrator, Behaviorist Consultant
  • More than 14 years of experience in professional counselling

Bursary and Financial Aid

ACC Institute of Human Services is committed to having

your education within reach with various financial aids.

Shepherd Bursary Award

Value of $800 to offset course fees

SkillsFuture Credit

Available to Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above to offset course fees

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Why Choose ACC

Registered with the Committee for Private Education
Member of the International Association for Counselling
Accredited by Academy of Certified Counsellors and Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors Singapore
Successfully ran more than 500 intakes

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is the programme available in Mandarin?

    Yes. You may proceed to this link to know more http://acc.edu.sg/c/

  • What is the lecturer-student ratio?

    The lecturer-student ratio is set at 1:25 to ensure optimum teaching, learning, and sharing between the lecturer and students.

  • How is the programme delivered?

    The programme will be delivered through lectures, group discussions, practical demonstrations, video presentations, practical and experiential exercises, case studies, and role-plays.

  • How are students assessed?

    Students will be assessed through written assignments, projects, oral presentations, and videotaped counselling projects/examinations.

  • What are the payment options and installment plans?

    Payment Option 1: Lump sum payment by Cheque, Nets, or Credit Card.


    Payment Option 2: 0% interest-free installment plan with selected merchant banks


    Payment Option 3: In-house installment plan where there is a $50 administrative fee for each installment payment after the initial payment. The installment plan only applies to the course fees.


    Please submit an enquiry to learn more about payment options available.

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