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Australia offers 71 courses on counselling psychology courses in 2026, ranging from Short Courses to Master's Degree. You can study courses on counselling psychology fully online or on-campus through registered RTOs, TAFEs, and universities. Courses typically take 1 month to 4 years to complete. Graduates commonly work as Behavioural Support Officers or Case Managers, and eligible students may access VET Student Loans or state-subsidised training.


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Courses on counselling psychology focus on understanding human behaviour and applying psychological theories to support clients through counselling techniques. In Australia, options range from 1‑month short courses to full Master's Degree programmes, delivered by RTOs, TAFEs, and universities. Study typically covers communication skills, assessment methods, ethics, and mental health frameworks. Many programmes sit within the broader Psychology Industry training pathway.
Across Australia, courses on counselling psychology run from around 1 month for introductory short courses through to 4 years for a full-time Bachelor or combined pathway. Certificate and Diploma-level courses often sit between these, commonly structured over 12–24 months. Some programmes offer part-time or self-paced options, which can extend the overall timeline. Universities may also offer 1–2 year postgraduate qualifications.
Yes, many Australian providers offer counselling psychology courses fully online, while others use blended or on-campus delivery. Students can choose flexible Online Courses through registered RTOs, TAFEs, and universities, often with virtual classrooms and online placements support. On-campus study remains common for degrees where supervised practice and laboratories are required. Some programmes let you switch between online and in-person modes across study periods.
Course fees vary widely, from a few hundred dollars for short courses through to several thousand for Diplomas and significantly more for a Master's Degree. Public TAFE and university programmes may offer fee subsidies through state-subsidised training, fee-free TAFE initiatives, or JobTrainer-style schemes. Eligible students in higher-level VET courses can sometimes use VET Student Loans. Exact tuition depends on provider, level, and whether you study online or on campus.
A completed counselling psychology qualification can lead to roles such as Behavioural Support Officer, Case Manager, Health and Wellbeing Consultant, or Mental Health Case Manager. Some graduates move into community support worker or intake and assessment roles within health services. Higher-level degrees can support progression into specialist therapeutic or leadership positions. To explore one pathway in detail, see the Behavioural Support Officer Career guide.