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Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling

Counselling psychology helps people in distress to lead a healthy, happy, and normal life. With psychological counselling, you learn to see things from a positive perspective.

The one-year course in psychosocial counselling aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide effective support to individuals, families, or groups facing environmental, emotional, or social challenges. Psychosocial counselling involves guiding individuals through one or more counselling sessions to overcome these obstacles and improve their overall health and well-being. As part of counselling psychology, students will learn to address various personal and relational issues across different aspects of life, including social, vocational, emotional, educational, health-related, organizational, and developmental needs.

The focus is on reducing psychological distress and promoting overall well-being. Through this course, students will gain insights into treatment approaches aimed at helping individuals in distress, fostering a holistic approach to counselling. The program emphasizes the transformative power of counselling, allowing individuals to shift their mindsets and address problems comprehensively rather than viewing individuals as isolated issues. Graduates of this course will be equipped to make meaningful contributions to the mental health and well-being of individuals in need of psychosocial support.

Bachelor’s Degree holder / Graduate in any discipline from a recognised University.
International / SAARC Graduates from a recognised / accredited University / Institution.
Students appearing for their final graduation exam may also apply, subject to completion of graduation within the time period specified by SCDL.

The duration of the program is one year.
The registration period is valid for two academic years.

Total Credit Points : 40

SEMESTER I :
Basics of Psychological Counselling
Counsellor and Counselling Skills
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Case Study Report 1

SEMESTER II :
Psychoanalytical Approach of Counselling
Humanistic Approaches and Therapies
Cognitive Approaches and Therapies
Case Study Report 2

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Psychosocial Counsellor, Counselling Psychologist, Mental Health Counsellor, Family Counsellor, Group Counsellor, School Counsellor, Crisis Intervention Counsellor, Rehabilitation Counsellor, Substance Abuse Counsellor, Community Counsellor

FEE

Application Form Fee

The application form fee for all applicants is: ₹ 1200/-
Note: Application fee is non-refundable.

Program Fee

Total Program Fee: ₹ 52,000/-

Category	1st Installment	2nd Installment
General	₹ 31,000/-	₹ 21,000/-
Defence	₹ 30,000/-	₹ 20,000/-
International	₹ 67,000/-	₹ 45,000/-
SAARC	₹ 51,000/-	₹ 34,000/-

Special Discount on Program Fee – Limited Period Offer

Pay Full Fee in One Instalment On-the-Spot and Avail ₹5,000/- to ₹17,000/- Off

(Discount amount is subject to the admission category applied).

Category	One-time Full Payment
General	₹ 47,000/-
Defence	₹ 45,000/-
International	₹ 98,000/-
SAARC	₹ 72,000/-

Note: Easy EMI option available for 6, 9 & 12 months. Monthly EMI from ₹ 2,000/- to ₹ 8,000/-.

Payment Timelines

1. Pay first instalment or one-time full fee immediately after grant of admission.

2. Pay second instalment within 45 days of payment of first instalment or on or before the last date to pay full fee, whichever is earlier, as per policy.

Note:

• Paying complete course fee immediately, will make all benefits of the program immediately available as per admission policy.

• Installment option closes 15 days before the last specified date of admission.

• Exam fee & Project fee is not included in program fee and has to be paid separately.

• Pay exam fee per paper per attempt. Exam fees or project fee is non-refundable & non-transferable.

Mode of Payments

♦ Online: Pay application form fee, program fee & all exam fees online. OR

♦ Demand Draft: Pay program & all exam fees via Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of “The Director SCDL, Pune” payable at Pune.

Note: SCDL does not accept any fee in cash.

PROGRAMME CURRICULUM

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