Do you want to become a professional counsellor? With the Bachelor of Counselling you can setup your own counselling practice and support clients suffering from a range of issues including trauma, addictions, grief, anxiety, family and relationship problems. During your studies you will be honing your communication and interpersonal skills, making you a more effective listener and practitioner. The degree also covers counselling theory, professional reflection and self-care, counselling and neuroscience, counselling children and youth. Graduates are eligible for membership with a number of professional associations including the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Enquire now for the list of study units and elective choices, admissions information, and universities in your area that offer the Bachelor of Counselling.
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The Bachelor of Counselling will prepare you for the following roles.
Counsellors help their clients work through a range of personal problems including issues relating to relationships, home finances, work, parenting...
Family Counsellors help families in crises and challenging situations, ensuring the individual wellbeing of each family member as well as the whole...
Marriage Counsellors work with couples who are having relationship difficulties, helping them explore areas of conflict and find strategies to reso...
Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...
A substance abuse counsellor is somebody who treats patients who are experiencing issues with addiction to alcohol or drugs. Some substance abuse c...
Crisis Counsellors are qualified mental health professionals who provide counselling support and activate crisis interventions for people who are i...
Grief Counsellors are registered mental health professionals who counsel and support clients through bereavement, grief, and loss. They use industr...
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