How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 Weeks and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification.

Email info@certifications.ac, WhatsApp +254 722 223 084, or fill in the enrolment form on this page.

What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Domestic Violence and Gender Abuse Counsellor in Singapore

Executive Summary

Certified Domestic Violence and Gender Abuse Counsellor

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Domestic Violence and Gender Abuse Counsellor (CDOM) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CDOM holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Domestic Violence and Gender Abuse Counsellor

Acronym

CDOM

Who Should Enrol?

Counsellors and Therapists
Coaches and Wellbeing Practitioners
Social and Community Workers
Helping-Profession Practitioners

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior counselling, clinical and practice-leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex counselling functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement counselling systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to counselling

Global Employability

Qualify for counselling roles across clinics, NGOs, schools, community organisations and private practice worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Counselling Theories, Models and Approaches

✦Assessment, Case Formulation and Treatment Planning

✦Therapeutic Skills, Alliance and Communication

✦Specialised Populations and Presenting Concerns

✦Coaching, Wellbeing and Positive Psychology

✦Professional Ethics and Governance

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1

Foundations and Professional Context of Certified Domestic Violence and Gender Abuse Counsellor

Certified Domestic Violence and Gender Abuse Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards · The helping relationship and its purpose · History and scope of counselling and coaching · Professional roles, boundaries and settings

2

Ethics, Supervision and Safety

Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · The boundary between coaching and therapy · The working alliance and coaching presence · Values-based living

3

Outcomes and Review

Evaluating coaching outcomes · Goal setting and behavioural change in coaching · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Risk assessment and safeguarding in practice

4

Scope, Boundary and Referral

The boundary between coaching and therapy · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Contracting and the three-way agreement · Reporting quality and governance

5

The Therapeutic Alliance

The working alliance and coaching presence · Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Marketing technology and the stack

6

Contracting and Confidentiality

Contracting and the three-way agreement · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · The boundary between coaching and therapy · Record-keeping and data protection

7

Listening, Reflection and Restraint

Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · The working alliance and coaching presence · Cultural context and coaching across difference · Professional standards in the field

8

Conflict and Resistance

Diagnosing readiness and managing resistance · Difficult conversations and managerial courage · Managing resistance and capability building · Influencing and negotiation with stakeholders

9

Records and Reporting

Control monitoring and reporting · Tender planning and documentation · Professional report and presentation · Metrics and reporting

10

Coaching Practice

Coaching and quality monitoring · Coaching for performance · Building a coaching culture · Measuring coaching and mentoring impact

11

Therapeutic Practice

Habit change and behaviour design · Employment relationship and the psychological contract · Wellbeing and holistic health strategy · Resilience, wellbeing and stress management

12

Ethics and Safeguarding

Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms · Sustaining ethical, effective practice · Ethical frameworks and codes of practice · Driving effective, ethical outcomes

13

Communication Skills

Professional case study and presentation · Communicating with families and carers · Psychoeducation and public communication · Professional documentation and presentation

14

Development and Learning

Training needs analysis and learning strategy · Competency framework development · Succession planning and talent pipelines · Talent sourcing channels and pipelines

15

Groups and Facilitation

Team diversity and inclusion · High-performance team rituals and cadence · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Facilitation in mixed-ability, multilingual rooms

16

Behaviour and Change

Engagement and motivation · Change management and adoption · Engagement, motivation and energisers · Motivation and self-directed learning

17

Goals and Measurement

Agile metrics and velocity · Setting objectives and marketing KPIs · Funnel, pipeline and conversion metrics · Customer and brand health metrics

18

Leadership Context

Procurement and stock management for health commodities · Management accounts and dashboards · Decision support and insight · Duty of care and risk management

19

Culture and Inclusion

Brand strategy, identity and equity · Working with referrers and multidisciplinary teams · Professional writing and reports · Managing difficult conversations

20

Client Relationships

Goal setting and contracting · The project environment and stakeholders · Stakeholder rights and fair treatment · Procurement and contract value

21

Risk and Compliance

Corporate governance and HR’s role · Legal and regulatory responsibility · Projects, programmes and portfolios · Environmental legal compliance

22

Evidence and Research

Qualitative and quantitative research · Translating insight into strategy · Project governance and assurance · Baseline surveys and data collection tools

23

Wellbeing and Resilience

Stress testing and scenario analysis · Stress and psychosocial risk · Managing growth, risk and resilience · Operational risk and resilience

24

Workplace Context

Advocacy and policy engagement · Workforce management and scheduling · Proactive engagement and success · Win-back and re-engagement

25

Practice and Business

The automotive market: segments, brands and buyers · Electric and hybrid vehicles: what changes for the market · Vehicle financing, insurance and total cost of ownership conversations · Automotive marketing and lead generation

26

Digital Delivery

Digital and data-driven go-to-market · Digital marketing strategy · Marketing technology stack · Scaling technologies and business models

27

Programme Delivery

HACCP principles and prerequisite programmes · Advisory service design and delivery · Innovation in service delivery · Designing voice-of-customer programmes

28

Community and Family Context

Sustainability and social impact in projects · Corporate social responsibility and community impact · Social media customer care · Social performance and outreach

29

Health Context

Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · Healthcare quality, safety and accreditation · Health, safety and compliance in delivery · Healthy work design

30

Standards and Quality

Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB) · Board effectiveness and the quality of board information · Time-to-hire, quality-of-hire and cost metrics · Continuous improvement cycles

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Ethics, Supervision and Safety — applied to your own work
Outcomes and Review — applied to your own work
Scope, Boundary and Referral — applied to your own work
The Therapeutic Alliance — applied to your own work
Contracting and Confidentiality — applied to your own work
Listening, Reflection and Restraint — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CDOM certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CDOM?

This certification is ideal for Counsellors and Therapists, Coaches and Wellbeing Practitioners, Social and Community Workers and Helping-Profession Practitioners, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CDOM certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CDOM internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CDOM certification?

The Certified Domestic Violence and Gender Abuse Counsellor is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CDOM certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CDOM?

The Certified Domestic Violence and Gender Abuse Counsellor is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CDOM?

The Certified Domestic Violence and Gender Abuse Counsellor carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CDOM while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CDOM?

Graduates progress towards senior counselling, clinical and practice-leadership roles. The CDOM strengthens your expertise in counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing and positions you for advancement across clinics, NGOs, schools, community organisations and private practice.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Clinical Lead

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Senior Counsellor

NGO Sector

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I earned my CDOM while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Wellbeing Programme Manager

Government

Certified Domestic Violence and Gender Abuse Counsellor

Certified Domestic Violence and Gender Abuse Counsellor

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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