Post Graduate Diploma in Counseling Psychology

Tribhuwan University
1 years
Rs.
Updated November 30, 2025

University

Tribhuwan University

Duration

1 years

Fee

Rs.

Colleges

4+

Summary

One-year, practice-centered diploma preparing graduates for supervised counseling work. Five papers plus mandatory practicum with real cases.

Curriculum builds grounding in counseling psychology, mental-health concepts, counseling theories, diagnostic assessment, and supervised intervention. Field placement requires minimum ten counseling cases under professional supervision. Program supplies basic clinical-counseling capability for community, school, NGO, and organizational settings.

Description

Curricular structure

PaperUnits / Focus
Introduction to Counseling PsychologyEvolution of counseling; settings and scope; approaches in Nepal; counseling process; issue-specific and group counseling
Mental Health and Psychosocial ProblemsMental-health foundations; historical perspectives; psychosocial problems; childhood and late-life cognitive disorders; risk groups
Counseling Theories and SkillsCore theories; client-centered; cognitive-behavioral; behavioral interventions; essential skills and training
Assessment in CounselingAssessment concepts; problem assessment; psychological tests; evaluation and clinical testing; report writing and case management
PracticumFieldwork; counseling ten cases; supervised assessment and intervention

Features

Features

  • One-year applied structure
  • Mandatory supervised practicum
  • Assessment, diagnosis, intervention covered at basic level
  • Direct engagement with real clients
  • Suitable for entrants from any bachelor background

Eligibility

  • Bachelor’s degree in any subject from TU-recognized institution

Admission Process

Admission process 

  • Confirm bachelor-level eligibility
  • Submit application to campus
  • Departmental screening
  • Merit allocation
  • Enrollment and fee completion

Job Prospects

Job prospects

  • Assistant counselor
  • School or community counselor (entry level)
  • Psychosocial support worker
  • NGO/INGO mental-health program support
  • Case-management assistant
  • Basic assessment and referral roles under supervision

 

Colleges Offering This Course

Tri Chandra Campus

Trichandra Multiple Campus

Central Department of Psychology | Tribhuvan University

Counseling Psychology and Social Studies College