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This is NOT a free course. Government funding is NOT available.
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Please only enquire if you’re genuinely considering starting in the next few weeks.
Course Overview
Are you prepared to invest financially in your education? Explore the fascinating connection between your mind, body, and behaviour, and learn practical ways to support mental health and wellbeing in everyday life.
You’ll learn directly from experienced Australian counsellors, psychologists, and health coaches, gaining real-world insights and evidence-based strategies you can apply straight away.
This is a short, skills-based learning experience designed for personal growth and practical understanding.
Ulleo’s courses are best suited to people who:
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Are genuinely interested in improving mental health and wellbeing
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Want practical knowledge they can use straight away
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Are planning to start learning soon
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Are comfortable investing in a paid course
If you’re simply exploring options, looking for a diploma or degree, or you’re not ready to begin yet, this may not be the right fit right now.
But if you’re ready to learn and grow — reach out today.
Who's It For?
- You are looking to start your career in counselling or the field of health and wellbeing more generally.
- You are looking to upskill in your current role by learning how to support and empower others with specific counselling techniques.
- You are passionate about health and wellbeing and want to know how you can support yourself and others to achieve positive mental health.
- You want to learn the foundations of psychology and how the concepts can apply to everyday life.
- You want to learn specific strategies for stress management, self-care and building healthy relationships.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Mental health counselling
- Relationship counselling
- School counselling
- Youth work
- Social work
- Coaching
What You'll Learn
- Explore the fascinating psychological concepts that explain our brains, bodies and behaviours.
- Understand the myths around mental health and ways to better define the concept.
- Discover the importance of emotional awareness, regulation and expression in everyday life.
- Master the art of building healthy relationships, including the ever-evolving relationship with yourself.
- Get to know the role of self-care, stress management and mindfulness as preventative mental health.
- Learn about the variety of different therapies out there and exciting new areas of research.
- Develop the key attributes to drive your career in counselling: empathy, resilience and open-mindedness.
- Learn the essential counselling communication skills and strategies for empowering clients.
- Uncover the challenges and opportunities of working in mental health and how to excel in the industry.
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
- 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
Duration Study Load
- Roughly 80 hours of learning
Delivery
- Delivered fully online at your own pace
- 10 jam-packed lessons with activities
- Over 40 engaging videos and podcasts
Course Features
- Delivered fully online at your own pace, be empowered to learn anytime, anywhere.
- Love what you learn with over 30 engaging and inspiring videos, activities, quizzes and resources.
- Connect, collaborate and build knowledge through fortnightly Ulleo Live! workshops and Q&As.
- Get dedicated learning support from Course Mentors and Ulleo’s friendly Community Services team.
Professional Recognition
Ulleo’s courses are a fantastic way to upskill or unlock a new career path without the time and cost commitments of a full-time degree.
Learning directly from a number of industry professionals, Ulleo’s short course equips you with in-demand, up-to-date knowledge and skills. Once completed, you might move directly into the industry or pursue further study.
Pathways to Further Study
Ulleo partners with various Higher Education and Registered Training Providers so that you can continue your learning journey – often with academic credit and/or discounted course fees!
Digital Badge & Certificate of Completion
At the end of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Digital Badge (issued by Credly). This is a fantastic way to verify your knowledge and skills and stand out from the crowd to potential employers – simply add them to your LinkedIn profile, personal website or resume!
Testimonials
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"Highly recommended course, enriched my knowledge in the mental health field. I loved how diverse and interactive the course is."Gil RabaniAdvanced Psychology & Mental Health: The Counselling Toolkit
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"I'm doing my mental health course. I'm nearly finished, and I absolutely love it. It has helped me with so much more understanding and knowledge about mental health."Michelle DunkAdvanced Psychology & Mental Health: The Counselling Toolkit
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"I just finished the psychology and mental health essentials course online. The information and the videos that were available in the course were truly inspiring."Jason TrindallAdvanced Psychology & Mental Health: The Counselling Toolkit
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About Ulleo
At Ulleo, we offer flexible and affordable online short courses co-created with Australia’s leading industry experts.
Whether you’re looking to start a new career path or explore a new passion, our engaging learning experience provides skills for now and into the future. As a Ulleo student, you’ll receive support and advice from industry mentors — practising professionals eager to share their knowledge.
As a profit-with-purpose company, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. As of 2024, we’ve planted over 7,000 trees on behalf of our students!
Unlock your future with Ulleo.
