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Department of Psychology / M.Sc Counselling Psychology
The M.Sc Counselling Psychology programme is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of therapeutic techniques and psychological theories essential for promoting mental well-being and personal growth. The curriculum blends foundational courses in counselling theories, psychotherapy models, developmental psychology, and abnormal psychology with focused electives such as trauma therapy, school counselling, and family therapy.
Students build practical skills in therapeutic communication, assessment, and culturally sensitive interventions through supervised practicum sessions, role-plays, and case discussions. Delivered by faculty who are actively practising therapists and supported by dedicated counselling labs, the programme includes community outreach, institutional counselling assignments, real client interactions, and a supervised research dissertation. Graduates are prepared for careers as professional counsellors, therapists, school mental health specialists, and NGO leaders, with a strong emphasis on empathy, ethical practice, and societal impact.
Blends counselling theories, psychotherapy models, developmental and abnormal psychology with electives in trauma, school and family therapy.
Hands-on skills through supervised practicum, role-plays, case discussions, community outreach and real client interactions.
Delivered by practising therapists with dedicated counselling labs and collaborations with mental health organisations.
Graduates can pursue careers as professional counsellors, school mental health specialists, therapists and community mental health leaders.
A two-year postgraduate pathway building therapeutic skills, ethical practice and professional competence for counselling careers.
Programme: Master of Science in Counselling Psychology
Duration: 2 Years (Full-Time Postgraduate Programme)
Mode: Full-Time Postgraduate Programme
Academic Focus: Counselling theories, psychotherapy models, therapeutic communication, assessment, trauma, school and family therapy
Practical Component: Supervised practicum, role-plays, case discussions, community outreach, internships and dissertation
Pathway: Professional counselling, school mental health, family therapy, rehabilitation, corporate wellness and higher studies
Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) from a recognised University are eligible.
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Deep understanding of counselling theories, psychotherapy models and therapeutic techniques for mental well-being.
Practical skills in therapeutic communication, psychological assessment and culturally sensitive interventions.
Competence developed through supervised practicum, role-plays, case discussions and real client interactions.
Ability to work with trauma, school counselling, family therapy and diverse client populations.
Strong grounding in ethical practice, empathy and professional accountability in counselling settings.
Capacity to apply counselling theories through supervised dissertation and reflective professional development.
Mental well-being and personal growth require skilled professionals who can combine therapeutic knowledge with empathy and ethical practice. A focused postgraduate programme in Counselling Psychology prepares students to address contemporary mental health challenges thoughtfully and effectively.
The M.Sc Counselling Psychology programme blends foundational theory with intensive practical training, supervised client work and a research dissertation, nurturing compassionate professionals ready for diverse counselling roles.
Choosing this programme enables students to:
With strong clinical exposure, ethical grounding and professional skill development, graduates are prepared for impactful careers in counselling and mental health.