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CHC51015
Diploma of Counselling

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CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

The online Diploma of Counselling (CHC51015) program provides you with the education and training to launch your career in counselling.

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Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills

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Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills

Begin a fulfilling career in counselling with this practical, industry-focused online Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills course.

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CHC40512
Certificate IV in Mental Health

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CHC40512 Certificate IV in Mental Health

The online Certificate IV in Mental Health gives you the skills to provide professional support to people with mental illness.

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Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

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Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

Study the inner workings of the mind with this Bachelor of Psychological Sciences course – a qualification that is professionally recognised by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

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Dual Qualification: Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs and Certificate IV in Mental Health

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Dual Qualification: Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs and Certificate IV in Mental Health

Help those struggling with addiction and mental health with this online Dual Qualification: Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs and Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43215 & CHC43315) course.

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Bachelor of Social Science With a Major in Behavioural Studies

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Bachelor of Social Science With a Major in Behavioural Studies

Learn about human nature, psychology and relationships in this online Bachelor of Social Science With a Major in Behavioural Studies course, and gain highly transferrable skills for your career.

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M5003
Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced

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M5003 Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced

Accelerate your psychology career and build diverse professional skills with this online Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced course.

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Bachelor of Psychological Science and Sociology

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Bachelor of Psychological Science and Sociology

The online Bachelor of Psychological Science and Sociology degree prepares students to pursue careers in government and not-for-profit organisations, with a specialisation in Ageing and Disability and/or Criminology.

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CHC52015
Diploma in Community Services (VIC only)

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CHC52015 Diploma in Community Services (VIC only)

The Diploma in Community Services course prepares students for careers as community services professionals, who provide support, services, information and referral to people in need.

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About Counselling

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Counsellor
Community Development Officer
Crime Prevention Officer
Disability Support Officer
Drug/Alcohol Case Worker
Policy Development Officer and Analyst

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Average Salaries

Counselling workers may earn between $43,000 and $75,000 per year

Use your ability to connect with people to make a real difference by studying a rewarding counselling course.

You’re a good listener and want to use your career to make a difference in the lives of other people. Build the practical skills and vital personal insights needed to coach others to success by studying a dynamic and enriching course in counselling.

With approximately one in five Australians experiencing mental illness, but only 35 per cent of those people accessing mental health services, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there’s a clear need for skilled professional interventions to better support our population.

Working in similar ways to psychologists, counsellors offer support and assistance to people suffering emotional distress and provide people with practical tools and information to work through issues in their lives, careers and relationships.

Counsellors may use psychological tools like cognitive behaviour and interpersonal therapy, but do not undergo the same rigorous training and regulation as registered psychologists and psychiatrists, and as such their work is different from traditional psychological practice.

While counselling isn’t regulated in the same way as psychology, you must still complete an accredited course to be able to practice as a counsellor in Australia. The Australian Counselling Association has approved counselling courses at the diploma course level, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or post-graduate certificate level. After completing a counselling course, you’ll likely work in a small private practice or school setting, working with students, families or people affected by drug and alcohol issues.

What do counselling graduates do?

What do counselling graduates do?

Counsellors work closely with clients to provide information on social, environmental and educational issues, helping clients to identify and work through issues in their lives, careers and relationships.

Counsellors may work in a variety of industries, including working in school counselling, drug and alcohol counselling, rehabilitation counselling and relationship counselling. As such, the nature of your work and the issues you discuss with clients will vary, depending on your role. However, you can generally expect to perform tasks like:

Meeting with clients and asking questions to determine their background, environment and emotional and social issues;
Examining and recording information relevant to the client and assessing client needs and goals;
Providing information and resources to the client, including career advice, study and employment options, skills training, resources for drug and alcohol abuse, and information about other services;
Conducting group or couple interviews with client and other family members, partners and relevant stakeholders;
Assisting clients and stakeholders with understanding and adjusting attitudes, expectations and behaviours to develop more effective interpersonal relationships;
Providing and demonstrating cognitive behaviour tools and therapies;
Discussing avenues for behaviour change;
Consulting with clients to develop rehabilitation plans, taking into account the broader societal context of the client’s environment, and their specific emotional and social needs;
Providing general information, understanding and advice to clients.

Career Outcomes

Career Outcomes

After completing a counselling course, you’ll be qualified to seek employment in a range of roles that involve advising, counselling and coaching people. You may work as a:

Counsellor
Community Development Officer
Crime Prevention Officer
Disability Support Officer
Drug/Alcohol Case Worker
Policy Development Officer and Analyst
Disabilities Services Officer
Residential Care Officer
Migrant Service Worker
Community Case Worker or Manager
Domestic/Family Violence Worker
Government Officer (Justice or Human Services)

Job opportunities are available for counsellors in a broader range of sectors than just traditional health assistance. The Australian Government’s Job Outlook reports that the majority of counsellors in Australia work in the following sectors:

Health care and social assistance
Education and training
Public administration and safety
Finance and administration

Is counselling right for you?

You’ll find working in counselling rewarding and enjoyable if you:

Are empathetic
Have excellent listening skills
Are highly organised
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Want to help people in your work
Have excellent administrative skills
Can manage multiple pieces of information at once
Like solving problems
Have strong time management skills
Are patient
Care deeply about others’ wellbeing

Job opportunities

Job opportunities

According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook, counselling is a medium-sized but growing industry in Australia. Job Outlook reports that job opportunities in the sector have increased steadily over the last decade, and predicts that this trend will continue until at least 2020. Currently, approximately 20,700 people are employed as counsellors in Australia, and Job Outlook reports this will increase to approximately 25,500 people by 2020.

Average Salaries

Average Salaries

According to PayScale, counsellors working in a school setting can expect to earn between $43,000 and $75,000 per year, with an average annual salary of approximately $66,000. PayScale notes a moderate positive relationship between experience and earning capacity for the first 10 years of a counsellor’s career, but observes that additional earning capacity flattens out. More than 85 per cent of the counselling profession has fewer than 20 years of work experience, indicating that people generally progress from working as counsellors to working in other roles within the counselling, health and social assistance sectors.

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Industry Bodies

Industry Bodies

Australian Counselling Association
Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors

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