Direct Pathway into SAC (Accredited) Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy 

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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

UPCOMING INTAKE

PART-TIME

GRANT

6 Months

S$1,000 

July 2026

Doctor of Professional Studies,
The University of Southern Queensland, Australia

• Programme Leader for Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy

• Internationally recognised expert in Applied Behavioural Sciences, specialising at the intersection of clinical psychology and organisational development

• Appointed National Fellow in Singapore’s social services sector in recognition of his impactful leadership and contributions to clinical practice and strategic leadership within the nonprofit landscape

PhD - University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Clinical Psychology)

• Senior Consultant Clinical Psychologist with nearly 30 years of clinical practice; PhD, Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol), Fellow of the British Psychological Society (FBPsS), and Senior Practitioner on the Register of Psychologists Specialising in Psychotherapy (ROPSIP).

• Highly decorated practitioner, including the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Psychology in Singapore (SPS) and the Distinguished Contribution to Practice Award (BPS); former President of the Singapore Psychological Society and Singapore Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

Master of Social Sciences in Sociology, National University of Singapore

• Senior Lecturer with over 10 years of lecturing experience in corporate mental wellness and counselling programmes with Aventis and SUSS.

• Former Executive Director of HEB-Ashram Halfway House, with extensive leadership experience in rehabilitation and halfway house services.

• Professional experiences in Community Outreach & Engagement with the National Addictions Management Service (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 and Counselling is designed for individuals from diverse professional and educational backgrounds who wish to deepen their understanding of counselling and psychotherapy, or explore a career transition into related sectors.

Join a learning community of over 80,000 learners. Through this transformative programme, you will gain deeper insights into counselling and psychotherapy, build greater confidence in supporting others, and develop practical skills that can help you contribute meaningfully across professional, community, and people-centred settings.

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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