Registered with IAC (International Association of Counselling) 

Develop practical counselling skills to empower lives & build thriving communities. Learn evidence-based Counselling & Psychology skills for personal & professional development. Designed for Diploma & Degree Holders, this programme will equip you with the skills to help yourself or assist others in developing their mental competency to overcome problems at work and at home. You will get to learn effective counselling and coaching in real-life situation.

Builds diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative skills in order to work with family and couples

Develop reflective listening, mirroring, and empathy, use of silence, resistance and appropriate interventions

Adopt supervisory and leadership roles to foster closer staff relations and personal development

Gain deep insights to mental processes, behaviour and emotions  to predict and manage behaviors 

Gain familiarity with a good range of counselling and psychotherapy approaches

Develop key psychotherapy skills, professionalism guidelines and ethical requirement as a therapist

Highly dynamic and practical learning pedagogy paired with highly experienced industry practitioners

Help others recover their sense of well being, resolve their distress and enhance their ability to work out problems 

Practice processes and methods through simulations, assessments, case studies, and tools. 

Learn how to provide professional advice and guidance using real world cases and scenarios.

Practice processes and methods through simulations, assessments, case studies, and tools.

Connect with an international community of professionals while working on projects based on real-world examples. 

Learn, connect and exchange your experience and expertise with your peers and course mate

CLOSING DATE

PART-TIME

GRANT

6 Months

S$1,000 

28th Mar 2025

Jeslyn is the Founder and Managing Director of Mind Culture

Jeslyn is the Immediate Past President of Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors Singapore (APACS). As a psychologist and a hypnotherapist, Jeslyn took charge of individual behavioural plan (IBP) development, clinical supervision and clinical meetings with parents. 

With experience in behavioural intervention (trained in ABLLS™-R, ABA & VB techniques/ physiology) and alongside with hypnotherapeutic work, she is National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) Certified with an Advanced Certification In 5-PATH®, as well as a 7th PATH Self-Hypnosis Teacher.

Award Winning Organisational Psychologist  Board Member | Consultant | Academic

Dr Christopher Fong is a prolific leader. Previously an international multi award winning orchestra conductor before embarking on a second career in psychological studies.. A distinguished career in Strategic leadership spanning 2 decades. Covering a broad spectrum of industries in the private and public landscape. 

Key clients include: Government, Healthcare, Education, Banking and Finance, IT & Technologies, Oil & Gas, FMCG, Biomedical among others. Dr Fong has an impressive footprint of regional assignments and awards for his vast contribution.

Award Winning Faculty and Accredited Counsellor 

Mr Anil Singh is a dedicated and well sought-after Coach in the field of Applied Psychology and Counselling. He also brings with him more than 10 years of teaching experience and was awarded the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) Teaching Excellence Award in 2018 for demonstrating a quality and high level of dedication and commitment in teaching.

Previously, he worked with various organizations and hospitals including the National Addictions Management Services (NAMS), Institute of Mental Health (IMH).

Aventis Graduate School is a registered Education Institute with the International Association of Counselling (IAC). IAC membership supports the development of counselling internationally and demonstrates our commitment to the profession. Upon completion, Aventis graduates are eligible to join as IAC Professional Member to connect with its Global network of Professional Counsellors and gain access to Counselling Articles and Research journals.

Accelerate your career with the Graduate Program in Psychotherapy & Counselling. Our carefully-crafted curriculum is designed to provide you with  depth you need in any professional settings. Apply your skills with hands-on projects and build a portfolio that showcases your competency to your employers.

There is more to the program than what I initially expected. It has been much more than an educational experience. It has been a phenomenal leadership training, personal growth, and professional development experience. I really enjoyed my time at Aventis. The staff were friendly and helpful, the professors were knowledgeable and responsive, and the cohort was really supportive. The overall experience was positive and educational. I feel enriched and empowered.

Your learning will also take place in the company of experienced working professionals, just like yourself who can provide a unique vantage point into the subject at hand. Whether you are seeking to expand your knowledge, to further develop your qualifications or to widen your network, you will find that Aventis offers you an opportunity to do so like no other.

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course and hope to expand my acquired knowledge further into practice. It has been an enriching experience especially for adult learners. . My experience at Aventis has been very beneficial to me. The course was very interesting and the Lecturers were highly professional and qualified. I will definitely introduce this programmes to my friends."

Ms. Kalliope Coplin

Co-founder & Director, Band on the Run Productions

Alumni, 2022

Mr. Cheo Hu Gang

Manager, Rotra Chemicals

Alumni, 2017

Stansy Stephen

Manager, Allcare Nursing Services

Alumni, 2016

The Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy  & Counselling is designed for candidates from a wide range of professional and educational backgrounds who wants to develop a deeper understanding of both the theory and application of applied positive psychology and mindfulness or are exploring career transition into new sectors. Most of the members in the association are psychotherapists, psychologists, counsellors and social workers looking forward to welcoming other new and existing healthcare professionals to join them.

Join over 3,000 Successful alumni across Asia. You will emerge from this life-altering program transformed — better able to tackle your organization's toughest strategic challenges, lead with greater confidence, inspire performance at all levels — and contribute more value as a member of your company's senior leadership team.

Upon completion of the programme, you will be eligible to apply for Masters in Psychological Science or Masters of Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy Degree Awarded by the University of Roehampton

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