Newcastle

Guidance Counsellor

Guidance Counsellors provide counselling and support services to students, teachers, and parents at Australian schools — from prep right through to senior high. They are fully qualified teachers who have post-graduate qualifications in psychology, school guidance and counselling.

As a Guidance Counsellor you could be helping a new student settle into the school culture, counselling a student who is having troubles at home, helping a student set study goals, acting as a mediator between two students who are in conflict, contributing to the development of the school’s emotional wellbeing policies, running a mental health information session for teachers, or just managing your busy calendar.

Becoming a Guidance Counsellor takes many years of study and service. To succeed, you’ll need to be committed to your professional development and have the ability to develop authentic relationships and collaborations.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $74,984
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a guidance counsellor?

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Master of Education (Wellbeing)

Online
18 months
$30,888
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Counselling (Advanced)

Online
24 months
$45,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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How to start a career in counselling

7th September 2020)

What can you do with a Diploma of Counselling?

11th September 2019)

How to start a career in Education Support and Assistance

7th December 2021)