Bower Place

CHC51015

Diploma of Counselling

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This course is offered by Enable College (RTO 4849) in collaboration with its industry partner, Bower Place.

A blended mode of practical training with clients, combined with digital knowledge, theory, and assessments studied over 52 weeks.

The Diploma of Counselling provides students with a comprehensive week by week program that includes extensive knowledge and theory work, workshop sessions and practical client experience within a real-life complex needs clinic context.

This course is innovative and unique in that it provides students with practical client experience that is ongoing throughout the course and allows students to apply the theoretical components of their learning whilst they study.

Delivery mode

Bower Place offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 145 South Terrace Adelaide

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Completed a Certificate IV or above as defined by the Australian Qualification Framework. OR

Currently working or volunteering in the human services field where your industry relevant workplace is willing to support your application to study.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $4,495 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$4,495
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$4,495
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with Bower Place to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $4,495 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Diploma of Counselling will prepare you for the following roles.

Student Counsellor

Student Counsellors support students as they navigate the school, college, or higher education system. They conduct counselling interviews with stu...

Avg yearly income $96,200
Entry barriers Low

Family Support Worker

Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

Family Counsellor

Family Counsellors help families in crises and challenging situations, ensuring the individual wellbeing of each family member as well as the whole...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Youth Counsellor

Youth Counsellors support young people as they work through personal and emotional issues — helping them develop strategies for problems with relat...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Marriage Counsellor

Marriage Counsellors work with couples who are having relationship difficulties, helping them explore areas of conflict and find strategies to reso...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Relationship Counsellor

Relationship Counsellors work with individuals, couples, and family groups who are having relationship difficulties. They are qualified to assist w...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Worker

A Mental Health Worker provides care and assistance to people with mental health issues. The area of mental health is quite broad and can include m...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Crisis Support Worker

A Crisis Support Worker assists individuals facing immediate crises, providing emotional support and guidance. You may work in organisations focuse...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Practitioner

Mental Health Practitioners are qualified health professionals such as registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and clinical psy...

Avg yearly income $76,596
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinicians are public health professionals who facilitate interventions and create individual care plans for mental health patients....

Avg yearly income $98,332
Entry barriers Low

Crisis Counsellor

Crisis Counsellors are qualified mental health professionals who provide counselling support and activate crisis interventions for people who are i...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

Grief Counsellor

Grief Counsellors are registered mental health professionals who counsel and support clients through bereavement, grief, and loss. They use industr...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Counsellor

Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...

Avg yearly income $69,004
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Support Worker

A Mental Health Support Worker assists individuals with mental health issues in their daily lives and recovery journey. You might work in residenti...

Avg yearly income $73,840
Entry barriers Low

About Bower Place

Established in 1986 by Malcolm Robinson and Catherine Sanders, Bower Place is located at 145 South Terrace, opposite the Veale Gardens.

Our renowned training programs have supported more than 5000 practitioners seeking post graduate education and professional development in counselling and family and systemic practice. We also offer entry-level education courses through our partnership with TAFE SA.

We’re committed to sharing our knowledge, research and expertise through our online knowledge portal. This provides accessible professional development for our students, consulting clients and individuals along with our wider profession.