Diploma in Applied Counselling
Diploma in Applied Counselling
A Professional Programme in Applied Psychology & Scientific Counselling
Offered by:
Creative Earth – Mind Care Centre
(In association with Kerala Government – State Resource Centre)
About the Diploma in Applied Counselling (DAC)
The Diploma in Applied Counselling (DAC) is a postgraduate-level professional diploma programme designed to train skilled and ethical counselling professionals to meet the increasing mental health and emotional wellbeing needs of modern society.
Offered by Creative Earth – Mind Care Centre, this programme combines applied psychology theory with scientific counselling practices, ensuring learners gain both conceptual clarity and real-world counselling competence.
Unlike purely academic psychology courses, DAC strongly focuses on practical application, case exposure, and supervised counselling practice, enabling learners to confidently work with individuals, families, educational institutions, and community organisations.
Why Choose Counselling as a Career Today?
In the past, counselling was often misunderstood as a service meant only for people with severe mental illness.
Today, this perception has changed significantly.
Modern society recognises that:
- Emotional stress, anxiety, and confusion are common human experiences
- Seeking counselling support is a sign of self-awareness and strength
- Professional counselling improves emotional balance, decision-making, and overall quality of life
Counselling plays a vital role in addressing:
- Stress and anxiety disorders
- Relationship and marital issues
- Career confusion and workplace stress
- Academic pressure among students
- Family conflicts and parenting challenges
- Emotional trauma and personal loss
- Learning and educational difficulties
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), countries like India face a major shortage of trained mental health and counselling professionals, making counselling one of the most meaningful and promising career paths today.
Course Highlights
Who Can Apply for DAC?
The Diploma in Applied Counselling is open to individuals from all academic and professional backgrounds, including:
- Graduates and postgraduates from any discipline
- Teachers and educators
- Social workers and NGO professionals
- HR professionals and corporate trainers
- Healthcare and education sector employees
- Individuals passionate about mental health and helping others
People from any age group or profession can apply and grow into the counselling field.
Learning Methodology
The programme follows a blended learning model designed for working professionals and serious learners:
Online Classes
- Theory-focused sessions
- Convenient evening timings
- Interactive discussions and concept clarity
Offline Practical Training
- Essential hands-on counselling practice
- Real-life case exposure
- Conducted on selected Sundays or weekends (with prior notice)
People from any age group or profession can apply and grow into the counselling field.
Supervised Counselling Practice
- Direct counselling exposure under professional guidance
- Builds confidence, ethics, and real-world counselling skills