- Flexible Payment Plans Available
- Government Funding is NOT available for this course
- Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. We are not CRICOS registered and CANNOT accept International Student Visa Holders (Subclass 500)
Course Overview
The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling provides a comprehensive introduction to counselling and therapy, focusing on skills such as empathy, building rapport, and mediation. This qualification is ideal for community services workers who want to help people with personal issues affecting their health and wellbeing. It equips you with practical and theoretical knowledge to foster therapeutic relationships, preparing you for roles in agencies or private practice within the Australian community services sector.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Intake Worker
- Family Advisor
- Support Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Careers Counsellor
- Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
- Family and Marriage Counsellor
- Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Student Counsellor
- Counsellors
What You'll Learn
This nationally recognised qualification provides comprehensive training in counselling theory, practice, and ethics. Designed for those ready to support individuals through personal challenges and change, you’ll gain practical, client-focused skills across a wide range of areas. In this course, you’ll learn to:
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Build strong, therapeutic relationships – using advanced communication and interpersonal techniques to support diverse clients
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Apply evidence-based counselling therapies and frameworks – including personality, development, and learning theories
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Facilitate the counselling process – helping clients explore concerns, set goals, and navigate life transitions
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Support clients in crisis and high-risk situations – including suicide prevention, trauma-informed care, and brief interventions
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Work legally, ethically, and with cultural sensitivity – ensuring inclusive, respectful, and accountable practice
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Develop and review case management plans – to support long-term wellbeing and coordinated care
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Reflect on your own practice – continually improving your approach through professional insight and feedback
With 17 nationally recognised units, this diploma equips you with the skills and knowledge to work confidently in counselling and community support roles, or to begin building a pathway toward specialised therapeutic practice.
Recognition
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
- 18-24 months
Delivery
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100% online
Entry Requirements
- Upskilled always want to ensure that our students are enrolled in the right course for them. Enquire now to get more details.
Course Features
Upskilled courses include specialised learning materials and access to:
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Upskilled’s fully customised online learning platform, MyUpskilled
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Student Support Team
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Specialist trainers
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Enrol in this course and receive a Free ATMS Student Membership!
When you enrol in the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling, you’ll not only gain the skills to advance your counselling career, but you’ll also receive a free membership with the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS). This added benefit gives you access to valuable industry resources, networking opportunities, and a deeper connection to the natural medicine community.
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Role-Playing and Interactive Learning Activities
This course comes with Interactive Learning Activities. Upskilled understands the importance of practical experience, so to complement the theory components of your course, our specialist trainers may run ad-hoc Interactive Learning Activities.
You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with other students – sharing questions, thoughts and ideas, as well as participating together in interactive learning activities.
While the Interactive Learning Activities are not mandatory, your participation is encouraged. You can receive some additional benefits and support, which may include:
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Having a study buddy where you can bounce off ideas and help each other with assessments
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Online Classrooms where our specialist trainers can go over learning content that’s part of your course
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Activities that relate to your assessments, which can help boost your knowledge and skills
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Additionally, role-playing is included in some of the learning areas of this course. It will also make up some of the practical elements of your assessments, including the assessments in your supervised counselling sessions
Recognition Of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) with supporting evidence of prior education or work experience. This can reduce your study load or course duration. Speak with your Education Consultant before enrolment for details, or download the application from MyUpskilled after enrolment. A trainer will assess your eligibility.
Testimonials
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"I am currently completing my Diploma of Counselling with Upskilled, and it is an incredibly positive and meaningful experience to learn with the team. Ronnie is an outstanding supervisor — his experience and guidance during the role plays are so effective, creating a supportive environment where I can practice real counselling skills with growing confidence. His kind empathy and thoughtful encouragement challenge me in just the right way, helping me develop as a future counsellor. The student support team has also been exceptional. The pace of the assessments feels just right for me, and I really appreciate having access to resources like the Canvas forms, classroom links, and walkthroughs to explain each step of the knowledge quizzes and practical assessments. The submission process is smooth and gives me peace of mind. I also love the variety of learning materials — PowerPoints, videos, and written guides — that cater to different learning styles. I’ve already been learning and growing so much, both theoretically and practically, and I feel much more confident in using my counselling skills. I’m truly grateful for this experience and especially for Ronnie’s inspiring mentorship. Thank you, Upskilled team!"Karine G.Diploma of Counselling
Supervised sessions
Upskilled provides a very practical approach to this qualification. As part of your assessment, you will be a trainee counsellor within a simulated workplace and required to complete a minimum of 12 supervised counselling sessions with at least 6 different clients with varying issues.
This approach will provide much-needed hands-on practice in counselling clients and will allow you to apply learning and counselling theories in practice.
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About Upskilled Pty Ltd
Upskilled is a leading Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40374) dedicated to helping individuals and businesses achieve their career and learning goals. Specialising in nationally recognised qualifications and short courses, Upskilled delivers flexible, online training designed to equip learners with practical, workplace-ready skills.Through its innovative learning platform, MyUpskilled, and support from industry-experienced trainers, students benefit from engaging, career-focused education that aligns with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). With strong partnerships across technology, business, and community sectors—including Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning and more—Upskilled ensures its courses remain industry-relevant and future-focused.Committed to accessibility, Upskilled offers competitive fees and payment plan options, making education more attainable for a wide range of learners. Recognised with awards for excellence in online learning, Upskilled continues to empower people to upskill, reskill, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing workforce.Upskilled Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40374)
