PhD in Counselling

PhD in Counselling - East Bridge University (EBU)

The online PhD in Counselling at East Bridge University (EBU), Paris, is a globally oriented, research-intensive doctoral program designed for counsellors, psychologists, educators, mental health professionals, and academic practitioners seeking to advance scholarly understanding of counselling practices, emotional well-being, human development, and therapeutic support through rigorous academic research.

This three-year online PhD in Counselling, equivalent to 240 credits, culminates in the award of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselling from East Bridge University (EBU). The program is structured to support advanced counselling and behavioural research while allowing candidates to remain professionally active within clinical, educational, organisational, wellness, or research-based environments.

The PhD in Counselling integrates EBU’s applied and evidence-based research framework with strong theoretical foundations in counselling theory, psychology, human behaviour, emotional development, and mental health support. Doctoral candidates engage deeply with areas such as counselling and therapeutic approaches, multicultural and inclusive counselling practices, emotional and behavioural well-being, human development, research ethics, and counselling policy development within a global context.

Through guided academic supervision, advanced research training, and international scholarly collaboration, doctoral researchers develop the analytical, methodological, and scholarly competencies required to generate original contributions to the field of counselling. Graduates are prepared to influence counselling research, inform policy and practice, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to innovation across mental health, educational, community, and organisational environments.

This program also offers an optional dual PhD pathway, enabling the doctoral award to be complemented by a Ministry-approved university in Cambodia, subject to eligibility and academic requirements.

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Course Overview

The online PhD in Counselling at East Bridge University (EBU) is designed for professionals seeking to contribute advanced research and scholarly insight to the fields of counselling, emotional well-being, human development, and therapeutic support.

This research-intensive doctoral program supports the exploration of counselling theories, behavioural sciences, mental health practices, and evidence-based support approaches within diverse academic, clinical, community, and organisational contexts. Candidates are encouraged to critically investigate contemporary counselling and mental health challenges while developing independent research capabilities grounded in ethical and scholarly inquiry.

The program combines advanced theoretical engagement with applied research methodology, enabling doctoral researchers to examine emotional well-being, counselling interventions, behavioural development, multicultural counselling practices, and therapeutic communication within a global framework. Through flexible online learning and academic supervision, candidates are able to pursue doctoral research while remaining professionally active.

Doctoral candidates are expected to produce original research that contributes meaningfully to counselling theory, mental health research, professional practice, policy development, and interdisciplinary behavioural scholarship.

Upon successful completion of the PhD in Counselling, doctoral candidates are expected to be able to:

Conduct advanced and ethically grounded independent research within counselling and related interdisciplinary fields.
Critically evaluate counselling theories, behavioural frameworks, and evidence-based mental health practices.
Apply sophisticated qualitative, quantitative, and interdisciplinary research methodologies within counselling and professional contexts.
Generate original scholarly contributions that advance knowledge in counselling, emotional well-being, and behavioural support.
Analyse contemporary counselling and mental health challenges across diverse social, educational, organisational, and community environments.
Develop academically rigorous research suitable for publication, policy development, and evidence-based counselling practice.
Contribute to innovation within counselling, emotional well-being, behavioural research, and therapeutic support environments.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for admission, applicants must have:

A Master’s degree in Counselling or a related discipline (e.g., Psychology, Education, Health Science, or Social Science).
Relevant academic or professional experience in psychology, counselling, or research.
English proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
Strong research and analytical writing skills.

Application Materials Required

Statement of Purpose detailing academic interests and proposed research area.
Certified copies of academic degrees and transcripts.
Curriculum Vitae (including research or publications, if applicable).
Recent passport-size photograph.
Valid passport or national ID copy.

Curriculum Structure

Coursework 1: 15 Credits
Foundations of Research
Coursework 2: 30 Credits
Research Methods & Statistics
Coursework 3: 15 Credits
Writing the Proposal
Subject-Matter Seminar / Reflective Paper (1,000 words): 30 Credits
Doctoral Thesis (60,000 words): 90 Credits
Viva Voce (Thesis defence): 60 Credits

Career Opportunities

This doctoral program prepares candidates to contribute advanced scholarly research, counselling leadership, and evidence-based professional practice within counselling and related interdisciplinary fields.

Counselling Researcher
University Professor / Academic Lecturer
Mental Health and Well-being Consultant
Behavioural Research Specialist
Counselling Educator and Trainer
Research and Policy Analyst
Community Mental Health Specialist
Therapeutic Practice Consultant
Human Development and Wellness Consultant
Academic Program Director
Counselling Policy Researcher
Organisational Well-being Specialist

Fees

All programs offered by East Bridge University come with the flexibility of pursuing an academic journey from anywhere in the world without the need to be available at any particular location. Our programs are designed to be affordable to people from all across the globe, considering the needs and requirements of people from various walks of life.

We understand the need for financial planning in any decision-making process. We have easy instalment plans when it comes to fee payment, without any extra interest charged. All our payments can be done through various modes such as Credit Cards, Online Bank Transfers, PayPal, or Cash at our Global Centres.

Our course fees include tax, program of study, LMS access, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and courier charges for Degree dispatch to your country. However, separate charges are applicable for Certificate Notary and Apostille, which are issued from Paris.

Course Fee for EBU's PhD in Counselling:

Country	Currency	Amount
European Union	Euro	5,570
United Kingdom	GBP	4,850
United States of America	USD	6,500
UAE Dirham	AED	23,855
India	INR	500,000

Disclaimer: Fees are subject to minor variations based on exchange rates.

Refund Policy:

If any students want to discontinue the course after the payment of their fees, and they have not received any course access, then 50% of the tuition fee will be refunded.
There will be no refund of course fees once the student is given access to the course materials.
All applicants are advised to read the terms and conditions before making any payments.
The refund process may take up to 3 months.

Course Features

Credits - 240
Duration upto 36 months
Mode - 100% Online / Distance Learning
Assessment - Assignments and Independent Study
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