The Graduate Certificate of Counselling is a postgraduate qualification designed to enhance counselling and interpersonal communication skills. This course offers an in-depth understanding of the human psyche, various counselling theories, and the challenges to be addressed to support individual wellbeing. It is particularly beneficial for professionals in fields like nursing, social work, and teaching who are looking to develop relevant skills to augment their existing roles.
Entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Counselling vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Graduate Certificate 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...
Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...
Youth Counsellors support young people as they work through personal and emotional issues — helping them develop strategies for problems with relat...
A Rehabilitation Counsellor helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by disability, injury, addiction and poor health. They often are broug...
Career Counsellors help students and job seekers identify and pursue their ideal career path. They support their clients as they develop their inte...
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Crisis Counsellors are qualified mental health professionals who provide counselling support and activate crisis interventions for people who are i...
Family Counsellors help families in crises and challenging situations, ensuring the individual wellbeing of each family member as well as the whole...
Grief Counsellors are registered mental health professionals who counsel and support clients through bereavement, grief, and loss. They use industr...
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