Counselling and Psychotherapy

• Overview of Counselling & Psychotherapy Frameworks and Theories
• Key Components of Counselling Approaches
• Application of Theoretical Models in Practice
• Ethical Considerations in Counselling & Psychotherapy Practices 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Complex Cases
• Crisis Intervention Techniques
• Addressing Socioemotional Challenges with Targeted Approaches

• Identifying and Assessing Risk Factors in High-Risk Clients
• Evaluating Clinical and Social Contexts for Intervention Planning
• Integrating Client Feedback into Intervention Strategies
• Developing Comprehensive Safety and Support Plans 

• Core Principles of Clinical Supervision
• Techniques for Supporting Professional Growth
• Maintaining High Standards of Professional Practice
• Strategies for Feedback and Performance Improvement
• Promoting Reflective Practices among Counsellors
• Peer Coaching Techniques for Skills Enhancement and Support
• Best Practices for Resolution of Escalated Cases of High Risk and Sensitivity
• Observation and Feedback Strategies for High-Risk Case Management 

• Exploring the Principles of Transdisciplinary Interventions and Collaborations
• Strategies for Collaborative Team Planning in Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Techniques for Incorporating Diverse Professional Inputs into Client Intervention Strategies
• Establishing and Maintaining Productive Relationships with other Professionals to Enhance Intervention Outcomes

• Using Data and Feedback for Evaluation
• Comparative Analysis of Counselling & Psychotherapy Techniques
• Analyzing Client Progress Through Individual Counselling Outcomes
• Assessing Group Dynamics and Effectiveness in Group Counselling 

Counselling and Psychotherapy are professional practices that help individuals manage emotional, psychological, and behavioural challenges through guided conversations and therapeutic techniques.

Counselling and psychotherapy play a crucial role in promoting mental well-being, helping individuals navigate personal challenges, and fostering emotional resilience. Here’s why these fields are important and rewarding:

Make a Meaningful Impact

• Help individuals overcome stress, anxiety, trauma, and emotional struggles.
• Provide a safe space for people to express themselves and find solutions.

Growing Demand for Mental Health Support

• Mental health awareness is increasing, creating high demand for trained professionals.
• Opportunities exist in healthcare, education, corporate settings, and private practice.

Gain Deep Insights into Human Behaviour

• Understand the psychological processes that drive emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
• Learn therapeutic techniques to guide personal transformation and healing.

Develop Life-Enhancing Skills

• Strengthen active listening, empathy, and communication skills valuable in any profession.
• Improve conflict resolution, stress management, and emotional intelligence.

Personal Growth & Self-Discovery

• Gain a deeper understanding of your own emotions, reactions, and mental resilience.
• Develop strategies to enhance your well-being while supporting others.

Diverse Career Opportunities

• Work in various fields such as mental health counselling, HR, coaching, education, social work, and corporate wellness.
• Specialize in areas like trauma therapy, marriage counselling, addiction recovery, or youth counselling.

Flexible and Rewarding Profession

• Choose between full-time, part-time, or freelance counselling roles.
• Enjoy the fulfilment of seeing positive change in people’s lives.

If WSQ, This course has been accredited as a WSQ course and is eligible for funding under the SkillsFuture funding, subject to all eligibility criteria being met. Participants are advised to assess the suitability of the course and its relevance to his/her business activities or job roles. The SkillsFuture Funding provides 50% - 70% course fee subsidy support for direct training costs subject to all eligibility criteria being met.

Find out more on https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/funding-individuals

Yes. For self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above, you can use your SkillsFuture Credit to offset the remaining course fees after WSQ funding.

To check your SkillsFuture credit balance, please follow these steps:

1. Go to https://myskillsfuture.gov.sg
2. Click on ‘Submit SkillsFuture Credit Claims’
3. Login with your SingPass
4. Click on the arrow (>) at the top right hand corner. You will be able to see a drop-down list of your Available SkillsFuture Credits.

After you have registered for a course, an Aventis representative will reach out to guide you with the SkillsFuture Credits

Yes, all our courses are eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) Funding. NTUC Union members can use UTAP to offset 50% of unfunded course fees (capped at $500 per year).

This claim must be done after completion of the course. Please refer to the UTAP FAQ for more information.

Yes, both can be utilized concurrently. UTAP claims are processed after SkillsFuture Credits have been applied.

Illustrative Example:

• Total Course Fee: $1,000
• IBF Subsidy (70%): $700
• Remaining Fee: $300
• SkillsFuture Credit Applied: $200
• Out-of-Pocket Expense: $100
• UTAP Reimbursement (50% of $100): $50
• Final Cost After Reimbursements: $50

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs

SMEs that meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

• Registered or incorporated in Singapore
• Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million

SME-sponsored Trainees:

• Must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.
• Courses have to be fully paid for by the employer.
• Trainee is not a full-time national serviceman.

Singapore citizen aged 40 and above – Up to 70% of the course fees

Singapore citizen aged 40 and below including PRs – Up to 50% of the course fees

For details , please visit – https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/initiatives/employers/enhanced-training-support-for-smes

Absentee Payroll (AP) funding is a grant to help employers defray the manpower costs incurred when you send your employees for training courses funded by SSG. For training outside working hours, AP funding is given to you to defray the overtime pay that was paid to your employees.

With effect from 1 Jan 2022, SSG will introduce a fixed Absentee Payroll (AP) rate at $4.50 per hour. There will also be a $100,000 cap on the maximum AP funding each organisation can claim each calendar year to ensure that the benefits are more evenly distributed across companies.

For details, visit – https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/funding-employers

The IBF funding support works on a nett fee model. This means that the subsidy is applied upfront, and you will only need to pay the balance course fees after the subsidy. For example, if you are eligible for 70% subsidy, you only need to pay the remaining 30% upfront.

To be eligible, you’ll have to meet the following prerequisites.

For Self-Sponsored:

All Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) that are physically based in Singapore and successfully complete the course will be eligible.

• Be a Singaporean Citizen or PR based in Singapore
• Minimum of 75% attendance (this means that you must attend at least 6 out of 7 lessons)
• Pass the final assessment

Any balance course fees can be offset using your SkillsFuture Credits & NTUC UTAP funding.

For Company-Sponsored:

You need is a laptop, Zoom, and a commitment to learning to make the most of this online course.

Upon successful completion of this WSQ-accredited course, you'll receive a Counselling and Psychotherapy certification to showcase your knowledge and expertise in this field.

Our programmes are highly respected by leading companies, who actively shape our curriculum and utilize our courses for employee training.