Vancouver College of Counsellor Training

Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

• Diploma of Professional Counselling
  Courses listed below include 10 required and 6 elective courses and can be taken on campus or by either distance education or unless indicated otherwise. Additional certificates and diploma programs are described in the VCCT catalogue. A Certificate is given upon completion of each course. Courses and programs may change to remain current with professional standards.

  Ten Required Courses:

  1. Personal and Professional Development
  2. Models of Counselling
  3. Case Study Approaches to Models of Counselling
  4. Clinical Counselling Skills I
  5. Advanced Counselling Skills
  6. Integrated Counselling Skills
  7. Psychosocial Development
  8. Introduction to Psychopathology
  9. Sexual Abuse Counselling
  10. Substance Abuse Counselling

  Six Elective Courses:

  1. Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioural Counselling
  2. Introduction to Family Counselling
  3. Gestalt Counselling Skills
  4. Group Process & Support Skills
  5. Listening, Asserting & Resolving Conflict
  6. Loss and Grief Counselling