About the Programme
PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology is a one-year diploma programme that integrates theory and practices in psychological counselling for working professionals who are passionate about counselling individuals with significant life stressors". Psychosocial issues are enormous in our day-to-day living and assisting individuals to cope adaptively becomes vital. This course provides hands-on training in professional counselling and enriches the candidate’s knowledge and skills related to counselling practice in diverse fields like health, NGOs, educational, and occupational settings.
Theory-to-Practice Integration
This programme bridges the gap between academic concepts and real-world application, equipping working professionals with the core clinical competencies needed to manage complex life stressors.
Adaptive Coping Support
Focusing on modern psychosocial challenges, the curriculum trains practitioners to help individuals develop resilient, healthy responses to the stressors found in daily life.
Experiential Skill Building
The course prioritizes hands-on, supervised training. This practical approach ensures candidates transform theoretical knowledge into refined, professional counseling techniques ready for immediate use.
Multi-Industry Versatility
Graduates are prepared for diverse environments, gaining the specialized skills required to practice within NGOs, healthcare facilities, schools, and corporate occupational settings.
Why Choose This Programme?
Professional Skill Integration
Bridging theory and practice, this course equips working professionals with essential competencies to manage complex life stressors and emotional challenges effectively.
Adaptive Coping Support
Focused on modern psychosocial issues, the curriculum teaches practitioners how to guide individuals toward resilient, healthy responses to daily life pressures.
Experiential Field Training
The diploma prioritizes hands-on, supervised exposure, transforming academic concepts into refined, professional-grade counseling techniques ready for real-world application.
Multi-Sectoral Versatility
Graduates gain the specialized skills required to practice across diverse environments, including NGOs, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and corporate settings.
Evidence-Based Frameworks
The program utilizes scientifically validated psychological theories to ensure that all counseling interventions are ethical, safe, and grounded in proven methodology.
Career Advancement
Designed for those passionate about mental health, this qualification enhances professional credibility and opens doors to leadership roles in the social and behavioral sciences.
Choose Your Track
In the second semester, students are provided opportunities to deepen their knowledge and skills in the following domains:
Assists patients in managing the psychosocial impact of illness.
Helps students navigate academic stress, social development, and career path decision-making.
Offers short-term psychological support to employees to resolve personal issues affecting work performance.
What You Will Learn
Programme Structure
The programme structure outlines the academic curriculum designed to provide a systematic progression of learning through core subjects, electives, and practical components across semesters, ensuring both theoretical understanding and skill development.
Semester 1 — Individual Counselling
Semester 2 — Group Counselling
Eligibility & Fee Structure
Career Paths
Your Career Roadmap
Select a specialisation track to explore the learning journey and career outcomes tailored to your chosen domain.
Distress Identification, Active Listening & Empathy, Case Formulation, Ethical Decision-Making, Observation & Recording, Foundational Interviewing
Preliminary Intervention Planning, Group Facilitation, Multicultural Competency, Crisis Management
Message from the HOD
Bangalore Central Campus
Welcome to the School of Psychological Sciences!
We warmly welcome you to the School of Psychological Sciences at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Central Campus.
We offer a rich tradition of personal, academic, and social growth through our range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Psychology. Our programs equip students with the necessary skills for critical thinking, prob
Message from the HOD
Welcome to the School of Psychological Sciences!
We warmly welcome you to the School of Psychological Sciences at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Central Campus.
We offer a rich tradition of personal, academic, and social growth through our range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Psychology. Our programs equip students with the necessary skills for critical thinking, problem-solving, and research that emphasizes ethical practice and social responsibility to help prepare students to address the challenges of the 21st century. Through conferences, seminars, colloquia, internships, community engagement, research, and workshops at the department, students gain practical experience and develop essential skills.
Our dedicated faculty is committed to providing personalized guidance and innovative learning opportunities. Our department is committed to maintaining the highest quality standards in our academic programs and research. We employ a rigorous process of continuous improvement of our curriculum to ensure that our programs are relevant and prepare students for future challenges and opportunities. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our programs, and we will be happy to assist you with any of your queries.
Admission Process
- Register with your Email ID
- Login to the Admission Portal
- Fill the Application Form
- Pay Application Fee
- Entrance Test (If Applicable)
- Assessment
- Interview
- Check login page for result
- If selected, Offer Letter attached
- Pay Course Fee Online
- Complete Admission Process
Ready to Apply?
Applications for the 2026 batch are open. Deadline: 26-May-2026.