Griffith University
Bachelor of Counselling
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationGain the theoretical knowledge and applied skills to register and practice as a professional counsellor. You'll be ready to work in a broad range of counselling organisations, supporting people to resolve their personal, work or relationship problems.
Working in counselling involves guiding and empowering people to develop self-understanding and make changes in their lives in order to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals.
You'll gain counselling skills and advanced theoretical knowledge by completing courses in counselling theory and practice, therapeutic interventions, group facilitation, career counselling, positive psychology, lifespan development, professional ethics and case management.
As healthcare changes and mental health awareness and understanding continue to grow, you'll learn through interprofessional collaborative teaching and learning and will be equipped to help create a healthier future for all.
Delivery mode
Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, QLD
- Parklands Dr, Southport, QLD
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 67.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Counselling will prepare you for the following roles.
Counsellor
Counsellors help their clients work through a range of personal problems including issues relating to relationships, home finances, work, parenting...
Family Counsellor
Family Counsellors help families in crises and challenging situations, ensuring the individual wellbeing of each family member as well as the whole...
Marriage Counsellor
Marriage Counsellors work with couples who are having relationship difficulties, helping them explore areas of conflict and find strategies to reso...
Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...
Substance Abuse Counsellor
A substance abuse counsellor is somebody who treats patients who are experiencing issues with addiction to alcohol or drugs. Some substance abuse c...
Crisis Counsellor
Crisis Counsellors are qualified mental health professionals who provide counselling support and activate crisis interventions for people who are i...
Grief Counsellor
Grief Counsellors are registered mental health professionals who counsel and support clients through bereavement, grief, and loss. They use industr...
Art Therapist
An Art Therapist uses creative arts like painting, drawing, and sculpture to help clients explore emotions, resolve issues, and enhance mental well...
International Student Advisor
An International Student Advisor supports overseas students during their academic journey by providing guidance on programs, visa regulations, and...
Trauma Counsellor
Trauma Counsellors are mental health therapists who counsel and support clients who have experienced different types of trauma. They use trauma-inf...
Behaviour Therapist
Behaviour Therapists are qualified health professionals who help people make meaningful and positive changes in their behaviour. They have a deep u...
Family Therapist
Family Therapists are qualified health professionals who work with parents, couples, and family groups to improve relationships and resolve problem...
About Griffith University
With social responsibility at the heart of everything we teach, our pursuit of excellence goes beyond the purely academic—to us, being truly great means truly doing good.
In all we do, we strive to create positive, meaningful change in the lives of our students, their families and friends, and society at large.
At Griffith, we believe education is for everyone. No matter their background, we strive to provide the absolute best support to help our students reach their potential. We deliver unique opportunities, made possible through our rich and varied industry partnerships, so that they can access world-class experiences and rewarding careers.
