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Micro-credential certification in Counselling Psychology APS4054 (DIPPSY)

Overview: 

This course introduces the theories, techniques and issues involved in counseling. It covers major concepts and practices of the therapeutic systems, and examines a range of counseling and therapeutic models and their related techniques and interventions which guide intervention approaches in effecting behavioural, cognitive and affective change. Students will examine issues related to the professional practice of counseling.

Programme Fee

Awarding Body: 

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform. 

Endorsement & Recognition: 


This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005. 

Discipline: 
Psychology
Entry Requirements: 
Entry Requirements - No 
Age Experience - 23 Years Above 
Language Proficiency - Yes 
Numeracy Proficiency - No 
Pre-requisites - No
 
 
 
Contents: 
  1. Introduction to Counselling
  2. Counselling Approaches: Overview of Theories in Counselling
  3. Ethics & Multicultural Competence
  4. Attending and Empathy Skills
  5. Observation Skills
  6. Questioning Skills
  7. Encouraging, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
  8. Reflecting Feelings
  9. Empathic Confrontation: Supporting While Challenging Clients
  10. The Five-Stage Model for Structuring the Session
  11. Contextualizing and Broadening the Story
Assessments: 

Coursework - 60%
Exam - 40%

Credit Transfer: 
Upon successful completion of this Micro-credential certification in Counselling Psychology (DIPPSY), students will be able to transfer grades and credits into the following programme(s):
  1. Diploma in Psychology
Continuing Education: 

Upon successful completion of this Diploma in Psychology programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programme(s):

  1. Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
Career Opportunities: 

Human Resource Executive and Psychology Teaching Assistant