Counselling Courses for Teachers
Asian College of Teachers’ Counselling Programs for teachers are an intensive online course that put emphasis on the counselling theory and skills as it has become compulsory for educators to have a knowledge base in the same to provide complete psychological support to the learners. It is imperative for teachers to create an environment of learning and self-exploration while trying to constantly stimulate learners’ interest so that they open up or express their feelings, thus paving the way for the teacher to understand them in a better way. These courses will help you to enhance your self-awareness and better understanding of the learners so that you are able to upgrade yourself to provide the therapeutic support to your learners.
ACT conducts the Counselling Courses for Teachers in three levels:
- Certificate in Counselling
- Diploma in Counselling
- P G Diploma in Counselling
Course Duration
- Maximum duration for the 3 courses is – 6, 8 & 12 months for the Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma level respectively.
- Courses are flexible enough to be pursued from any corner of the globe.
- The courses equip the teachers with the vital skills and methods to address the needs of the learners and guide them towards achieving their set goals. The courses are available in 3 different levels:
| Certificate |
6 months |
| Diploma |
8 months |
P G Diploma |
12 months |
Eligibility criteria
- Counselling Courses come in 3 different levels – Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma
- Minimum eligibility for our Certificate and Diploma level courses is 10+2
- Criterion for P G Diploma is a Bachelor’s degree
| Certificate |
10+2 or equivalent |
| Diploma |
10+2 or equivalent |
P G Diploma |
10+2+3 or equivalent |
Course fee
- Course are available at reasonably affordable price
- Course fee ranges between 25,000 INR and 45,000 INR
ACT’s Counselling courses are offered in 3 different levels with reasonable course fee for all 3 levels. Candidates with a computer/laptop/tablet and an internet connection can take up our online courses.
| Certificate |
25,000 INR |
| Diploma |
35,000 INR |
P G Diploma |
45,000 INR |
Curriculum
Certificate in Counselling Course for Teachers
Phase 1 – Teaching and Counselling – Changing role of the Teacher
- Teacher – the ‘role model’
- The Role of Psychology in Today’s Society
- Why the need for ‘counselling’ in Today’s Teachers
Phase 2 – Introduction to the Different Schools of Psychology
- Behavioural
- Cognitive
- Personality
Phase 3 – Introduction to Counselling Skills
- Listening & Communication
- Interview Technique & Questioning
- Ethics in Counselling
Phase 4 – Multicultural Counselling Approaches
- Religious
- Ethnic & Racial
- Sexual
Phase 5 – Role of Family in Counselling
- Classical & Extended Family Structure
- Changing Family Structure in Contemporary Society
Phase 6 – Class-room Behavioural Psychology
- Bullying
- Conduct Disorder
- Absenteeism & Substance Abuse
- Fears & Phobias
Phase 7 –Classroom Management
Phase 8 – Goal of Counselling
- Conflict Resolution
- Behavioural Modification
- Improving Relationships
Diploma in Counselling Course for Teachers
Phase 1 – Teaching and Counselling – Changing role of the Teacher
- Teacher – the ‘role model’
- The Role of Psychology in Today’s Society
- Why the need for ‘counselling’ in Today’s Teachers
Phase 2 – Introduction to the Different Schools of Psychology
- Behavioural
- Cognitive
- Personality
Phase 3 – Introduction to Counselling Skills
- Listening & Communication
- Interview Technique & Questioning
- Ethics in Counselling
Phase 4 - Multicultural Counselling Approaches
- Religious
- Ethnic & Racial
- Sexual
Phase 5 – Role of Family in Counselling
- Classical & Extended Family Structure
- Changing Family Structure in Contemporary Society
Phase 6 – Classroom Behavioural Psychology
- Bullying
- Conduct Disorder
- Absenteeism & Substance Abuse
- Fears & Phobias
Phase 7 - Classroom Management
- Discipline
- Punishment
Phase 8 – Goal of Counselling
- Conflict Resolution
- Behavioural Modification
- Improving Relationships
Phase 9 – Therapeutic Role of the Teacher
- Classroom Intervention Strategies for Teachers
- Counselling Relationship
Phase 10 - Partnership and Collaborations
- Teachers must partner with School Counsellors
- Collaborating with colleagues and administration
- Working with Parents
Phase 11 - Educational Counselling
- Meeting counselling needs of students
- Help students achieve educational plans
Phase 12 – Understanding Counselling for Teachers
- Skills needed for counselling – Empathy and Acceptance
- Sensitivity of language
- Developing synergy
P G Diploma in Counselling Course for Teachers
Phase 1 – Teaching and Counselling – Changing role of the Teacher
- Teacher – the ‘role model’
- The Role of Psychology in Today’s Society
- Why the need for ‘counselling’ in today’s Teachers
Phase 2 – Introduction to the Different Schools of Psychology
- Behavioural
- Cognitive
- Personality
Phase 3 – Introduction to Counselling Skills
- Listening & Communication
- Interview Technique & Questioning
- Ethics in Counselling
Phase 4 – Multicultural Counselling Approaches
- Religious
- Ethnic & Racial
- Sexual
Phase 5 – Role of Family in Counselling
- Classical & Extended Family Structure
- Changing Family Structure in Contemporary Society
Phase 6 – Classroom Behavioural Psychology
- Bullying
- Conduct Disorder
- Absenteeism & Substance Abuse
- Fears & Phobias
Phase 7 - Classroom Management
Phase 8 – Goal of Counselling
- Conflict Resolution
- Behavioural Modification
- Improving Relationships
Phase 9 – Therapeutic Role of the Teacher
- Classroom Intervention Strategies for Teachers
- Counselling Relationship
Phase 10 - Partnership and Collaborations
- Teachers must partner with School Counsellors
- Collaborating with colleagues and administration
- Working with Parents
Phase 11 - Educational Counselling
- Meeting counselling needs of students
- Help students achieve educational plans
Phase 12 – Understanding Counselling for Teachers
- Skills needed for counselling – Empathy and Acceptance
- Sensitivity of language
- Developing synergy
Phase 13 - Helping with stress
- Stress in students – Causes and Symptoms
- Managing student stress
- Linking counselling and teaching in helping with stress
Phase 14 - Managing Crisis
- Handling Grief & Loss, Abuse and Self-Harm
- Eating Disorders
Focus of the course
- Learn to empower students emotionally and mould their future through right counselling techniques
- Get trained to build a supportive learning environment for students struggling with emotional issues
- Learn to identify the common and individual issues and difficulties with learners
- Develop and enhance professional skills and reshape yourself as confident teacher counsellors
Who can join this course?
- Aspiring teachers willing to start their careers as school educator and counsellor
- Professional teachers looking to upgrade and hone their counselling skills
- Institutional heads, Department heads engaged in training teachers
- Wannabe Advisors/Counsellors in educational institutes
- Mothers who are willing to help their children with emotional needs
Mode of learning
ACT’s Counselling Courses for Teachers are available in an online mode of learning.
Job prospects
Successfully completing any of ACT’s Counselling courses for Teachers is sure to bring forth many new and exciting doors of opportunities in your professional teaching career. You can choose to become:
- Class teacher in inclusive classrooms
- Counsellor in pre and primary schools
- Teachers at international schools
- Teacher in schools abroad
- Teaching in NGOs
- Guidance & Career Counsellor
- School Counsellor
- Teacher Counsellor
Course Materials
- Welcome letter and call
- Phase-wise course material
- End of course assignment
- Supplementary videos
- Support from on-line tutor via e-mail and phone
- Alumni support
- Globally recognized certificate
- Placement Assistance
Support from ACT
- Complete support throughout the course – send us your queries and we will reach out to you at the earliest
- You can learn at your own pace and convenience
- 100% placement assistance for all our students
Certification and Accreditation
- ACT’s courses are accredited from International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE)
- ACT is a member of CPD which stands for Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Our courses are endorsed by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK)
On successful completion of the course, candidates will be issued a globally recognised certificate which will provide a necessary boost to their teaching career.
