Course ID: TGS-2025053123
Course Name: Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Ever wondered why people open up to some but not others? Or how conversations can heal, transform, and empower lives? Learning about Counselling & Psychotherapy isn’t just about learning theories, it’s about mastering the art and science of helping people thrive. Its about learning how to be a guide on other’s journey, helping them unpack the heavy backpack filled with worries, fears and past experiences that is slowing them down. Its about listening, understanding what’s really inside and finding better ways to help others carry, or even let go.
Beginner Friendly
No prior background needed
Classroom Learning
Holiday Inn / Concorde Hotel
*Please note that the training venue is subject to change due to venue/training room availability.
*Participants will be informed of any updates prior to the session.
2 Day Course
9AM to 5.30PM
Complimentary Lunch
Included in your course experience
Built for Different Industries.
Support employee well-being and organizational health with stronger workplace counselling skills
- Learn how workplace stress and conflicts affect team dynamics, productivity, and employee retention
- Understand the role of active listening and empathy in conflict resolution and early intervention
- Improve awareness of ethical boundaries, confidentiality, and supportive communication practices
- Equip managers and HR teams to handle sensitive employee situations with greater empathy and confidence
👉 Result: Stronger team resilience, healthier work environments, better employee retention
Support holistic patient care with stronger medical counseling and empathetic communication skills.
- Learn how illness, trauma, and grief affect patients, their families, and treatment outcomes
- Understand the role of psychological first aid in managing patient distress and emotional recovery
- Improve awareness of patient boundaries, cultural sensitivity, and ethical support practices
- Equip healthcare providers to navigate difficult medical conversations with greater care and confidence
👉Result: Stronger patient resilience, better quality of care, improved emotional readiness
Support student development and academic success with stronger educational counselling skills.
- Learn how academic pressure, social challenges, and anxiety affect student mental health
- Understand the role of empathetic guidance in early intervention and faster behavioural support
- Improve awareness of safeguarding protocols, student confidentiality, and inclusive support practices
- Equip educators and school staff to manage student emotional crises with greater patience and confidence
👉 Result: Stronger student resilience, safer learning environments, better crisis readiness
Support positive customer relations with stronger de-escalation and counselling-based communication skills.
- Learn how frustration and dissatisfaction affect customer behaviour and brand reputation
- Understand the role of emotional intelligence in conflict de-escalation and faster issue resolution
- Improve awareness of managing emotional labour, setting boundaries, and supportive engagement practices
- Equip frontline teams to handle difficult or distressed customers with greater composure and confidence
👉Result: Stronger brand resilience, higher customer satisfaction, better conflict readiness
Support vulnerable communities with stronger trauma-informed counselling and crisis intervention skills.
- Learn how trauma, poverty, and social displacement affect individuals and family structures
- Understand the role of empathetic support in building trust and fostering faster emotional recovery
- Improve awareness of cultural competence, ethical boundaries, and safe intervention practices
- Equip outreach workers to navigate highly sensitive situations with greater compassion and confidence
👉Result: Stronger community resilience, safer intervention spaces, better crisis readiness
Skills You Will Gain
Build Core Counselling Skills
Apply Evidence-Based Approaches
Enhance Client Relationships
Support Complex Client Needs
Read Emotions to Guide Help
Course Fee & Subsidies
*Please note that a $20 non-refundable and non-claimable registration fee applies for all course registrations
*Prices quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate
Singapore Citizens
40 years old and above
Course Fee
$741.20
70% Subsidy
-$476.00
SFC Credits
-$265.20
Amount to Pay
$0
Singapore Citizens
Below 40 years old
Course Fee
$741.20
50% Subsidy
-$340.00
SFC Credits
-$401.20
Amount to Pay
$0
Permanent
Residents
Course Fee
$741.20
50% Subsidy
-$340.00
Amount to Pay
$401.20
SkillsFuture Credits: Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above can use their SkillsFuture Credits to offset the remaining fees.
UTAP Support: In addition, NTUC members can utilize UTAP to offset 50% of remaining fees (capped up to $500 per year)
Course Outline
Module 1: Overview of Counselling Frameworks
- Overview of Counselling & Psychotherapy Frameworks and Theories
- Key Components of Counselling Approaches
- Application of Theoretical Models in Practice
- Ethical Considerations in Counselling & Psychotherapy Practices
Module 2: Counselling Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Complex Cases
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Addressing Socioemotional Challenges with Targeted Approaches
Module 3: Interventions for High-Risk Clients
- 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
Module 4: Clinical Supervision Practices
- 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
Module 5: Multidisciplinary Collaboration in Counselling
- 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
Module 6: Counselling Effectiveness
- 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
MEET THE TRAINERS
Anthony Wong Teck Boon
Anthony Wong Teck Boon is a seasoned clinical supervisor and counsellor with over 15,000 hours of counselling and supervisory experience. He holds a Master of Arts in Counselling and Guidance and a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision. Anthony is a Master Clinical Member and Registered Clinical Supervisor with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC), where he serves as the Assistant Honorary Treasurer on the Executive Committee.
Achieve Mastery in Counselling And Psychotherapy Today
Upon successfully completing the Counselling and Psychotherapy course at Aventis Graduate School, you will receive a WSQ Statement of Attainment recognized by employers in Singapore. This certification serves as a testament to your expertise in this field, helping you showcase your skills to potential employers and professional networks.
Bonus Tip: Display your certification on LinkedIn to strengthen your professional profile and capture the attention of potential employers.
FAQ
Counselling is a professional, confidential "talking therapy" that provides guidance to individuals, couples, or groups to navigate emotional issues, life challenges, or mental health concerns. It focuses on enhancing psychological well-being, fostering personal growth, and developing coping strategies through collaborative dialogue with a trained counselor
Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is a collaborative treatment based on the relationship between an individual and a trained mental health professional. It involves structured conversations designed to help people identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to improve mental health, well-being, and coping skills.
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 IBF funding.
To check your SkillsFuture credit balance, please follow these steps:
- Go to https://myskillsfuture.gov.sg
- Click on ‘Submit SkillsFuture Credit Claims’
- Login with your SingPass
- 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 application process.
*Please note that our courses do not qualify for the ‘Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support).’ You can only use credits from ‘SkillsFuture Credit’ and the ‘One-off SkillsFuture Credit Top-Up.’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 organization 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
A laptop is required for this course.
