About the Course
Counseling Psychology
Counseling Psychology is a specialty in applied psychology that uses a broad range of techniques to help people improve their well-being, prevent and alleviate distress and maladjustment, resolve crises, and increase their ability to function better in their lives. Counseling psychologists support personal and interpersonal functioning across the life span and pays particular attention to emotional, social, vocational, educational, health-related, developmental, and organizational concerns.
Using psychological concepts in identifying life issues , supporting them overcome behavioral problems, healing them from negative effects of abuse and trauma and supporting them with relationship and social difficulties , professionals in Counseling Psychology serve community working with people to make their lives successful and healthy.
In a fast phased, sophisticated world problems faced by people increase day by day. Everyone is becoming more concerned about emotional and behavioral well-being. Counseling Services are becoming more and more popular everywhere in the world, creating a high demand for those who are qualified and trained in these areas. Therefore this field offers many job opportunities across the world.
Diploma of Higher Education in Counseling Psychology (DHEPCo)
This Level 5 Diploma is designed to provide students with the ground knowledge required to start their journey towards becoming a professional in Counseling psychology. Program provides a thorough understanding of behaviors and thinking of humans through core modules delivered in the first two semester and then go on to introduce the students to applications of psychology in supporting, providing therapy and working with people in different contexts.
At the end of the DHEPCo, you will cover the content covered in the first two years of the Bachelor;s degree in Psychology as well as knowledge relevant to first two years of a degree in Counseling psychology. Hence giving you the opportunity to select your academic and career path at the end of the second year.
You have the options of completing a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology, A Double Major in Counseling and Psychology (Check transfer options) or completing a BSc (Hons) in Psychology with a Specialization in Counseling Psychology.
Job Opportunities in Counseling Psychology path
Please note that some of these professions require you to complete further studies and training after a bachelor’s degree.
Counseling Psychologist
Psychotherapist
Marriage and Relationship Counselor
Substance Abuse Counselor
Trauma Counselor
Social Work and Social Welfare Professional
Psychology Lecturer and Researchers
Company Psychologist
Mental Health Facility Manager / Administrator
School Counselor
Adolescent Counselor
Career Counselor
Mental Health Advocacy and Policy Making
How is the program delivered?
Program is delivered using modern teaching methods and training techniques that inspires the minds of the students creating enthusiasm, interest and motivation to explore further in to the field. A variety of methods from face to face lectures to case studies, journal discussions, workshops and seminars, small group discussions and group activities are used to create and maintain passion of the students.
Program Structure
Qualification Title : Diploma of Higher Education in Counseling Psychology
Qualification Level : UK RQF Level 5
Awarding Body : Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology
