Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling

Transforming Lives With Compassionate Mental Health Care And Hope.

Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling

Antara Institute of Health Sciences is the Academic Wing of Antara Hospital – a 200 bedded Class I Uni Speciality Hospital affiliated under West Bengal Health Scheme. Apart from providing cost-effective quality mental health support to needy persons, Antara Hospital has established a Healthcare Management Institute to offer Professional Courses in the field of mental health.

Type

Diploma

Duration

1 Year Course

Admissions

Open For 2025

For enquiries call: +918420700252

Introduction To Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling Course

Course Content

1

Year

2

Semesters

6

Subjective Modules

In today’s global context, mental health has emerged as a significant issue, and India is actively addressing this concern. Amidst the stresses of modern life, individuals are increasingly experiencing a range of mental health challenges such as depression, anger, mood swings, anxiety, eating disorders, obesity, addiction, and related issues. The Course in Psychological Counselling enhances your theoretical and practical skills to identify areas of distress and implement intervention programs aimed at assisting individuals in managing crises effectively.

Module	Duration	Curriculum
Module 1	2 months	Introduction to Psychology and Understanding Human Behaviour
Module 2	3 months	Introduction to Psychopathology
Module 3	1 month	Assessment Techniques
Module 4	2 months	Counselling Basics
Module 5	2 or 3 months	Counselling Specifics
Module 6	1 or 2 months	Basics of Psychotherapy

Module 1(2 months): Introduction to Psychology and Understanding Human Behaviour
Module 2 (3 months): Introduction to Psychopathology
Module 3 (1 month) – Assessment techniques
Module 4 (2 months)- Counselling basics
Module 5 (2 or 3 months) – Counselling specifics
Module 6 (1 or 2 months) – Basics of Psychotherapy

Key Highlights of Antara's Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling Course

What does this course have to offer?

Duration of the Course

The P.G. Diploma in Psychological Counselling is a 1-year diploma programme. There is sufficient emphasis on field projects and internship programs for building practical experience under experienced Psychologists of Antara.

Eligibility for the Course

Graduates in any discipline can apply.

Work Prospects after the Course

Graduates of the psychological counselling training program are equipped with essential public-facing, soft skills, and life skills training. They can apply their expertise in hospitals, mental health clinics, alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, or psychiatric social workers. Opportunities also exist in educational institutions, rehabilitation centres, NGOs serving diverse populations, corporate settings, and entrepreneurial ventures. Advanced studies in the field are also open to them.

On Completion of Course Students acquire

Acquire skills and competencies essential for effective public interaction and soft skill development.
Apply ethical guidelines and principles in various counselling scenarios beyond professional counselling contexts.
Utilize fundamental psychological concepts to analyse behaviour, personality, and cognitive patterns, enhancing comprehension of human behaviour dynamics.
Apply acquired skills across diverse counselling settings such as mental health centres, hospitals, schools, clinics, NGOs, and rehabilitation centres.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of psychopathology for diagnostic purposes and intervention planning.
Cultivate assessment skills and utilize statistical methods to investigate, diagnose, and devise interventions effectively.
Demonstrate the role of a psychological counsellor in entrepreneurial contexts, fostering leadership qualities and personal development, while adhering to legal standards in counselling practices.

Admission Procedure

Please fill up the attached admission form and mail to aihs.asmhs@gmail.com along with admission fees. (For Bank details please see Admission Form)

Course Fees

Payment Modules	Course Fee (INR.)
Admission Fees	8,300
1st Instalment (before class begins)	12,000
2nd Instalment (in the sixth month)	12,000
Total Course Fees	32,300

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Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling

Transforming Lives With Compassionate Mental Health Care And Hope.

Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling