Diploma in Counselling & Psychology

Organisations need counsellors who can assess risk, document ethically, and intervene safely — not well-meaning listeners. This diploma builds professional practice depth for schools, NGOs, hospitals, and private settings.

6 Terms CDACC Entry: C−

Why this diploma elevates your career

Mental health funding is rising, but quality is scrutinised. You gain advanced counselling models, psychopathology literacy, supervision hours, and the CDACC credential employers and insurers recognise when hiring practitioners.

Diploma holders access counsellor, programme officer, and clinical support roles with clearer progression toward specialist practice and further study.

Builds on JITC certificate programmes where applicable — credit recognition may apply.

Includes AI Proficiency and one free short course of the student's choice.

Who should enrol

Certificate counsellors upgrading credentials
Teachers and pastors formalising helping roles
NGO psychosocial support leads
Students targeting registration pathways

Professional outcomes

Apply evidence-based counselling across diverse settings
Assess and refer complex psychological presentations
Maintain ethical records and supervision relationships
Design and evaluate community mental health interventions
Meet CDACC Level 6 counselling competencies

Programme coverage

1 Advanced counselling theories and techniques
2 Psychopathology and diagnostic literacy
3 Developmental and cultural psychology
4 Crisis intervention and trauma-informed care
5 Research methods and programme evaluation
6 Supervised practicum and professional assessment

Frequently asked questions

How much supervised practice is included?

Supervised practicum is embedded across later terms. Hours and placement sites are confirmed at enrolment.