Graduate Diploma in Social Psychology & Counselling  (6 months Part-time)

Registered with International Association of Counselling)

Upon enrolment in this programme, you’ll be eligible to join the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT) Singapore as an Associate Member — connecting you to a global community, exclusive learning resources, and valuable opportunities for growth in the counselling and therapy profession.

Learn Practical Counselling Skills. Open Doors to Exciting Career Opportunities 

Join us as we work together 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 practical techniques and guideline on how to provide effective counselling and coaching in real-life situation.

Earn a Qualification Deeply Rooted in Care, Service and Community

Establish sound understanding of the impact of social psychology & personal counselling

Develop transferable skills such as analytical, evaluative and problem-solving skills

Apply counselling to supervisory and leadership roles to foster closer relations and staff development

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

 Gain familiarity of the different Psychology, Counselling and psychotherapy approaches

Learn fundamental  skills of psychotherapy and important ethical counselling guidelines

 Integrating Psychology and Practical Counselling Skills

Develop powerful counselling skills and guide others towards resolving their difficulties. Learn counselling skills you can apply to your life, relationships, workplace and family

Learn by doing

Learn from others

Learn on demand

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

Access all of the content online and watch videos on the go

Reflect and Apply

Demonstrate your Success

Learn from your peers

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

GRANT

PART-TIME

5th July 2025

S$1,000

6 Months

Learn from Industry Practitioners that develops your counselling  skills

Dr Christopher Fong

Ms Jeslyn Lim

Mr Anil Singh Sona

Jeslyn is the Founder and Managing Director of Mind Culture


Jeslyn was the 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.  Jeslynis also 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. 

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 for demonstrating a quality and high level of dedication and commitment in teaching. 

Gain the Skills, Confidence & Credential to Advance Your Career

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.

Join over 3,000 Successful Graduates in Singapore and Asia

Accelerate your career with the Graduate Program in Social Psychology & 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.

Join over 3,000 Successful Alumni across Asia

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

Design for Adult Learners & Professionals

The Graduate Diploma in Social Psychology & 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 counselling and psychology or are exploring career transition into new sectors.

Take Advantage of over 15 Years of Track Record across Asia

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 and contribute more value in your personal and professional capacity.

Embark on a Fulfilling Career in Psychology & Counselling

The Graduate diploma also attracts a diverse group of professionals from various industries with common interests which create a valuable network and encourage cross-pollination of ideas, robust discussions, and critical thinking to learn and share real-life experiences, challenges and solutions with one another.

Our alumni come from Human Resources, Career development, educational institutions, NGOs, Trainers, Rehabilitation & Correction Centers, Mental Health Services, Community Services and Social Services.

Upon completion of the programme, you will be eligible to apply to the Masters in Psychological Science Degree Awarded by the University of Roehampton, London (10 Months Part-time)

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