M.Sc. Counselling Psychology (Self Finance)

HOD’s Desk

The Department offers postgraduate programmes in Counselling Psychology that combine strong theoretical foundations with extensive practical training, preparing students for diverse professional roles in mental health, counselling, assessment, research, and organizational settings.

The M.Sc. Counselling Psychology programme provides comprehensive training in core areas such as Psychopathology, Research Methods and Applied Statistics, Psychometry, Behaviour Modification, Psychological Assessment, Case Analysis and Praxis of Counselling, and specialized domains including Corporate Counselling, Multicultural Counselling, Cyber Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, and Organizational Behaviour. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based counselling practices, psychological assessment, behavioural interventions, multicultural competence, and emerging mental health concerns in contemporary society.

A distinctive feature of the programme is its strong practicum orientation. Students receive intensive hands-on training through Psychological Assessment, Case Analysis and Praxis of Counselling, counselling simulations, verbatim analysis, role plays, supervised practice sessions, and administration of standardized psychological tests. The programme enables students to develop counselling skills, therapeutic competencies, assessment expertise, and professional ethics through experiential learning and supervised practice. Research training forms an integral part of the curriculum. Students are equipped with advanced knowledge in research methodology, statistical analysis, research design, proposal writing, and scientific reporting. They are encouraged to engage in research activities, present papers at conferences, and publish scholarly work in academic journals.

The Department actively promotes academic excellence through workshops, seminars, training programmes, guest lectures, field visits, internships, and interactions with mental health professionals and industry experts. Through these initiatives, students gain exposure to real-world counselling settings and contemporary developments in psychological practice. The programme aims to develop competent, ethical, culturally responsive, and research-oriented counselling professionals capable of addressing the psychological needs of individuals, groups, organizations, and communities.

Dr. Vyjayanthi Mala, Ph.D.

Programme Head

M.Sc. Counselling Psychology

Courses Offered

M.Sc. Counselling Psychology

Established in 2002, the Department of Counselling Psychology has been at the forefront of nurturing competent, compassionate, and industry-ready mental health professionals. The postgraduate programme in Counselling Psychology is thoughtfully designed to blend academic excellence with experiential learning, empowering students to understand human behaviour, assess psychological concerns, and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

The programme offers a dynamic curriculum that combines psychological theory, counselling practice, assessment skills, research training, and emerging areas of mental health. Through intensive practicum experiences, supervised counselling sessions, psychological assessments, internships, workshops, and field exposure, students develop the confidence and competence required to make a meaningful impact in diverse professional settings.

Committed to academic excellence and global standards, the Department regularly organizes workshops, seminars, guest lectures, certification programmes, and skill-development initiatives led by renowned academicians and mental health practitioners. These opportunities enable students to stay abreast of contemporary developments in psychology and counselling practice.

Over the years, the Department has built a strong legacy of excellence through its vibrant alumni network. Our graduates have successfully established careers across the globe as counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists, trainers, researchers, consultants, and mental health advocates, contributing significantly to the well-being of individuals, organizations, and communities.