Diploma in Applied Counselling
The Diploma in Applied Counselling is a practical professional program designed for psychologists, counsellors, educators, coaches, HR professionals, and helping practitioners who wish to develop advanced counselling and psychotherapy skills.
The program combines therapeutic counselling techniques with two of the world’s most widely used evidence-based approaches: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Participants will learn through case studies, demonstrations, role-plays, and practical applications.
This program is certified by the
Skill Development Council Canada
Accredited by Western State University
This module provides a strong foundation in professional counselling practice and therapeutic interventions.
Topics Covered
- The Counselling Process
- Therapeutic Relationship Building
- Mental Health Disorders: Recognition and Understanding
- Clinical Assessment and Case Formulation
- Major Therapeutic Models and Approaches
- Ethical Practice in Counselling
- Burnout Prevention and Self-Care for Helping Professionals
- Professional Boundaries and Therapeutic Ethics
- Counselling Skills and Intervention Techniques
- Practical Case Discussions
This module develops practical CBT skills for assessing, formulating, and treating common psychological disorders.
Foundations of CBT
- Introduction to CBT and Historical Development
- Principles and Core Concepts of CBT
- The Thought–Emotion–Behavior Model
Assessment and Case Formulation
- CBT Assessment Techniques
- Clinical Interviewing Skills
- Identifying Presenting Problems
- Developing CBT Case Formulations
Core CBT Intervention Skills
- Behavioral Activation Techniques
- Exposure-Based Interventions
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Identifying Automatic Thoughts
- Cognitive Distortions and Thought Challenging Techniques
CBT Applications
- CBT for Anxiety Disorders
- CBT for Panic Disorder
- CBT for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- CBT for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- CBT for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- CBT for Sleep and Behavioral Problems
Practical Integration
- Case Analysis and Formulation
- Role Plays and Demonstrations
- Live Practice Sessions
- Treatment Planning and Intervention Design
This module introduces participants to DBT principles and practical skills used in emotional regulation and behavioral change.
Topics Covered
- Foundations and Philosophy of DBT
- Mindfulness Skills
- Emotional Regulation Techniques
- Distress Tolerance Skills
- Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Managing Emotional Dysregulation
- Working with High-Risk Clients
- DBT Case Conceptualisation
- Practical Exercises and Role Plays
- Integrating DBT into Counselling Practice
After completing the DAC Course, participants will get a prestigious “Diploma in Applied Counselling” certification from the esteemed
Skill Development Council Canada
​Mahmud Chowdhury
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Psychology & Development Courses,
AFMA Bangladesh
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