If you're interested in working in mental health, crisis situations, grief support or psychological issues, then learning counselling skills to contribute to your own professional practice, further study or working in counselling clients is crucial. Complete a diploma of counselling today to get started!
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Diploma of Counselling Practice
Gain a solid theoretical foundation to start your journey into counselling practice or further study. The Institute’s Diploma of Counselling Practice introduces you to general counselling theories, ethical and legal practice, personal and professional...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Counselor
Diploma of Counselling CHC51015
This qualification reflects the role of counsellors, who work with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities. They use communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and draw on varied counselling t...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Counsellor +4
Diploma of Counselling CHC51015
There is a growing need for people who can offer support services to adults and teenagers who may need support and guidance. If you have the desire to help people lead a happier life to reach their full potential, a career as a professional Counsellor...
Study Method In-class, Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Community Services Worker +3
Diploma of Counselling CHC51015
The CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling will teach you a range of therapy techniques that you can use to get the best result for your clients. It will also give you the skills necessary to communicate effectively, work within a case management framework, a...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Case Worker +2
Diploma of Counselling CHC51015
Counsellors are well sought after and the need for a good counsellor is increasing day by day. With the increase in people needing counselling for various issues this is a sought after career and good counsellors are highly successful. If you have a pa...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Registered counsellor +3
Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging)
These changes demand new thinking and new approaches to the way psychology is applied and how it is learnt. As well as creating greater career opportunities, these changes are having a positive impact in the field of psychology and alternative human-ce...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes General or clinical psycholo... +14
Master of Counselling
Whether helping others cope with crisis, put challenges into perspective or find a life worth living, guide the way and practise respectful and inclusive counselling. The Master of Counselling consists of research-led content that is delivered via supp...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Private practice counsellor +8
Graduate Certificate in Counselling
Guide the way by gaining the foundational skills in counselling to practise respectful and inclusive counselling. You will experience interactive teaching in a supportive learning environment....
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Counsellor +5
Advanced Certificate in Psychology & Counselling
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
This internationally recognised qualification can open so many doors. It will enable you to learn the theory behind the skills and techniques used to successfully help people work through their problems and issues with counselling. This comprehensive A...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Counselor +1
Psychology, Youth Counselling, and Mental Health Bundle
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Master the skills to transform people’s lives. Learn the theory behind the skills and techniques used to successfully help young people work through their problems and issues with counselling and mental health. This bundle includes the Advanced Certifi...
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Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Counselor +3
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Advanced Psychology & Mental Health: The Counselling Toolkit
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Whether you want to launch a new career, upskill in your current role, or simply learn more about what it means to be human – counselling is an invaluable skill for anyone and everyone. Explore real-world counselling techniques and approaches fro...
Study Method Online, Virtual
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Mental health counselling +5
Psychology & Mental Health Essentials
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Explore the fascinating psychology behind our brains, bodies and behaviours and learn new ways to improve mental health and wellbeing. Learn directly from Australia’s leading counsellors, psychologists and health coaches. Discover the complex inner wor...
Study Method Online, Virtual
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Mental health counselling +5
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What is a CHC51015 diploma of counselling?
If you’re interested in working within the Australian counselling world, you need to have qualifications. A diploma of counselling is the perfect way to get started within the counselling world and can give you the opportunity to complete higher education down the track. During a diploma of counselling, you’ll complete several units of competency, potentially including:
- CHCDIV001 Work With Diverse People
- CHCCCS019 Recognise And Respond To Crisis Situations
- CHCCSL001 Establish And Confirm The Counselling Relationship
- CHCCSL003 Facilitate The Counselling Relationship and Process
- CHCCSL004 Research and Apply Personality and Development Theories
- CHCCSL005 Apply Learning Theories In Counselling
- CHCCSL006 Select And Use Counselling Therapies
- CHCCSL007 Support Counselling Clients In Decision-Making Processes
- CHCCSM005 Develop, Facilitate And Review All Aspects Of Case Management
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal And/Or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
- CHCLEG001 Work Legally And Ethically
- CHCPRP003 Reflect On And Improve Own Professional Practice
- CHCMHS001 Work With People With Mental Health Issues
- CHCDFV001 Recognise And Respond Appropriately To Domestic and Family Violence
- CHCCCS017 Provide Loss and Grief Support
All of these topics are designed to prepare you for work within community services, personal practice or working in other face-to-face roles in order to support people who need it the most. Counsellors are expected to continue to partake of professional development throughout their career, so a Diploma of Counselling is just the first step in a lifetime of training in interview skills, communication skills, micro-counselling and many other areas of importance in regards to the safety of individuals seeking mental health support.
How to study:
If you’re interested in completing your Diploma of Counselling through VET or TAFE, there are several study options open to you. Depending on each RTO‘s entry requirements, they may recognise prior learning and experience, so it’s worth finding out if you’re eligible for a credit transfer from a Certificate IV or other qualification.
Many courses now offer online learning options too, meaning you can enrol in a course that’s taught largely online so that you can study from anywhere in Australia or even overseas, although international students should enquire with CRICOS to check that they’re eligible.
You can also study both full time and part-time, with many courses offering mid-year starting dates, so that you can begin and keep studying at your own pace. Depending on the course code and organisation there may also be VET student loans available to help with tuition fees or course fees, as well as a variety of payment options for students.
So if you’re keen to start learning interviewing skills for counselling roles in order to work with young people and reduce their risk of suicide, or with soldiers with PTSD, or in marriage counselling, or one of any other area of mental health, enrol and get started in your diploma of counselling today!
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