Course Overview
Build the skills and confidence to better understand people, support others and explore a rewarding future in counselling.
The OCA Counselling Course Bundle brings together comprehensive counselling skills, relationship counselling and mental health learning in one flexible online bundle. Whether you’re considering a future in counselling or want to strengthen the way you communicate with and support others, you’ll develop valuable skills you can apply across a range of people-focused settings.
3 Credentials, 1 Affordable Price
Your bundle includes:
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Counselling Career Sampler
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Counselling Skills Micro-Credential
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Relationship Counselling Micro-Credential
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Plus the Mental Health Celebrity Mentor Series, featuring real-world insights and experiences from leading experts and mentors
Across the bundle, you’ll explore key areas including building counselling relationships, interpersonal and interviewing skills, behavioural support, relationship counselling, emotional wellbeing, adult mental health, resilience and more.
You’ll learn how to communicate more effectively, build rapport, better understand human behaviour and develop the foundational knowledge used to support people through different challenges and stages of life.
With 120 hours of flexible online learning, lifetime access and dedicated learner support, you can build your knowledge at your own pace and around your existing commitments.
More skills. More confidence. More ways to make a difference.
Who's It For?
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to better understand, communicate with and support others. Whether you’re exploring a future career in counselling, looking to build valuable skills for a people-focused role, or simply want greater confidence helping those around you, this bundle provides a strong foundation in counselling, communication, relationships and mental wellbeing.
It’s particularly relevant for those working in healthcare, education, HR, community services, support and other caring professions, as well as anyone looking to upskill, retrain or take their first step towards a career in counselling or a related field.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Careers counsellor
- Counsellor
- School advisor/Counsellor
- Social Service Worker and Case Worker
- Mental Health Outreach Officer
- Life Coach (grief, rehabilitation, addictions, academic/career)
- Mental Health Coordinator
- Family and Marriage Therapist
- Outreach and Community Support Officer
- Disabilities Services Officer
- Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
- Family Support Officer
- Counselling Service Manager
- Pastoral Care Worker
- Youth case workers
- Career and support facilitator
- Housing officer for the homeless
- Team leader- Charity homes or homeless centres
- Team leaders at employment agencies
- Trainee counsellor position
- Online or phone counsellor position
- Mental Health Outreach Officer
What You'll Learn
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Build strong therapeutic relationships
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Support individual health and emotional well-being
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Work within a structured counselling framework
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Understand key learning and development theories of counselling
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Improve communication and problem-solving skills
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Develop soft skills such as time management and teamwork
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
120 Hours
Lifetime Access
Delivery
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Delivered 100% online, no classroom required
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Instant course access (simply enrol online, anytime)
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Personalised One-on-One Support from a Qualified Vet Nurse
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Assessments are short answer and multiple choice
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Fast turnaround on marking (within 1 business day)
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Live chat, 7 days a week
Course Features
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Saves $198 compared to purchasing industry-recognised counselling courses individually
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Includes a bonus Mental Health – Celebrity Mentor Series (Masterclasses)
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All lessons designed by mental health experts who are leaders in their profession
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Lifetime access to course materials
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Online job portal (Careers by Online Courses Australia) available upon course completion, providing local and national job opportunities, CV tools, employer connections, job alerts, and career guidance
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Support services including live chat, technical assistance, admin help, and course support
Testimonials
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"Excellent course, well structured and support was easy to get from the mentors through phone calls. The app made the course accessible on the go. Learning made possible for a full time worker and mum thank you."Shae WilliamsCounselling Course Bundle (3 Micro-Credentials)
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Payment Options
OCA Offers Flexible Study Payment Options
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Interest-Free Payment Plans Available
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AfterPay in 4 Available
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PayPal, Visa & Mastercard Accepted
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Upfront Payment Discounts Available
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Start Learning Immediately After Enrolment
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About Online Courses Australia
Online Courses Australia (OCA) helps you gain real skills, real confidence, and real credentials without putting your life on hold. Whether you’re starting fresh, changing directions, or levelling up, our flexible online learning is designed to fit around your lifestyle so you can keep moving forward while you study.
With 100+ courses across 25 industries, OCA gives you access to practical, outcome-driven learning built for real-world application. We make education more accessible with flexible payment plans and finance options, so you can invest in your future in a way that works for you.
Our “Learn and Earn” approach means you don’t have to pause your life to progress, and with lifetime access to course materials, you can revisit and refresh your knowledge whenever you need. Combined with engaging, high-quality learning experiences, OCA is built to help you grow with confidence and momentum.
