Why Take This Course?
Behind every conversation lies a story — of stress, conflict, fear, or hope.
Equip with knowledge and skills in constructive counselling skills can help individuals improve their well-being, learn to be objective about their lives, and improve their relationships with spouses, family members, friends, colleagues, and social relations.
Developed by experienced counsellors, psychologists, and educators, this course blends practical communication techniques with evidence-based counselling models such as Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Family Systems Theory
Learn to identify emotional patterns, and communicate with empathy — whether in your workplace, community, or home.
“This course taught me how to listen without judging and how to help others uncover their real challenges. It’s changed the way I talk to people — at work and at home.”
— Joanne L., Community Volunteer (Graduate, 2024)
Who Should Enrol
This course is ideal for:
Educators, healthcare workers, and social service professionals who support others emotionally
Parents, leaders, and caregivers who want to strengthen communication and resolve conflicts
HR, customer service, and frontline staff dealing with challenging interpersonal situations
Anyone wishing to develop strong empathy and emotional intelligence in personal or professional life
No prior experience required — this course guides you step-by-step in mastering meaningful, structured conversations that foster trust and understanding.
What You’ll Learn
1. Apply Probing and Constructive Counselling Techniques
Identify underlying issues using open-ended and probing questions
Use counselling micro-skills to gain self-awareness
Guide conversations constructively while respecting emotional boundaries
2. Understand Core Counselling Theories and Models
Apply Person-Centred Therapy (Carl Rogers) principles of empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard
Explore Psychodynamic Therapy and the influence of past experiences on present behaviour
Study Bowenian Family Therapy — the eight key concepts that shape family dynamics
- Explore The 5 Love Languages to understand how individuals express care and connection differently
3. Practise Effective Interaction and Communication
Build strong relationships through empathy and clarity
Apply clarification and reflection techniques to ensure understanding
4. Strengthen Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
Reflect on personal triggers, values, and communication style
Develop empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity
Cultivate trust, confidence, and non-judgmental presence.
Meet Your Trainers
Our trainers are certified counsellors and communication specialists with years of professional experience in healthcare, education, and community care.
They combine theory with real-life case studies to help learners gain confidence through guided practice.
“The trainer guided me patiently through every step — I learnt how to listen, probe, and guide conversations without imposing my own views.”
Certification & Accreditation
This course is dorsed by SkillsFuture Singapore, the curriculum is designed in collaboration with counsellors and psychologists, ensuring relevance to today’s workplace and social environment, its part of the Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) framework and is SkillsFuture Credit-eligible.
Upon successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) in Constructive Counselling Skills (TGS-2023020067).
Course information
- 2.5 days
- 21 hr (20 hr training, 1 hr assessment )
- 9am – 6pm
- Lesson conducted in our classroom
- Reflection activities to build self-awareness
- Interactive group sharing and empathy exercises
- Constructive feedback and coaching
Course Fee
Singapore Citizen (21 – 39 yr old) | Singapore Citizen (40 yr old and above) | Permanent Resident (PR) |
Course Fee: $600 | Course Fee: $600 | Course Fee: $600 |
50% SSG Subsidy: – $300 | 70% SSG Subsidy: – $420 | 50% SSG Subsidy: – $300 |
Nett Fee: $300 | Nett Fee: $180 | Nett Fee: $300 |
- Use your SkillsFuture Credits directly
- UTAP claimable for NTUC members
- PSEA supportable
For further assistance:
Minimum Entry Requirement:
- 21 years old and above
- GCE ‘N’ Level or able to read, write, listen, and speak of English to a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 5.
Course Validity Date:
04/10/2022 to 03/10/2026