Wesley Vocational Institute
Diploma of Counselling
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of counsellors, who work with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities. They use communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and draw on varied counselling therapies to assist clients. At this level, the counsellor will be working in defined and supported counselling roles in established agencies rather than in independent practice.
Delivery mode
Wesley Vocational Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 40 Stewart Street, Ermington
- 15 Denison Street, Newcastle West
- 4/66 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie
- Level 2, 65-67 Burelli Street, Wollongong
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
Family Support Worker
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Family Counsellor
Family Counsellors help families in crises and challenging situations, ensuring the individual wellbeing of each family member as well as the whole...
Youth Counsellor
Youth Counsellors support young people as they work through personal and emotional issues — helping them develop strategies for problems with relat...
Marriage Counsellor
Marriage Counsellors work with couples who are having relationship difficulties, helping them explore areas of conflict and find strategies to reso...
Relationship Counsellor
Relationship Counsellors work with individuals, couples, and family groups who are having relationship difficulties. They are qualified to assist w...
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...
Crisis Support Worker
A Crisis Support Worker assists individuals facing immediate crises, providing emotional support and guidance. You may work in organisations focuse...
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Practitioners are qualified health professionals such as registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and clinical psy...
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinicians are public health professionals who facilitate interventions and create individual care plans for mental health patients....
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...
Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...
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...
About Wesley Vocational Institute
Wesley Vocational Institute (RTO Code 90091) develops and delivers training programs to support the community services industry. The process we follow is one of close consultation with individuals, organisations and community groups to prepare our learners to be workplace ready.
Wesley Vocational Institute is committed to giving people the opportunity to explore their career path by gaining appropriate qualifications. We believe that teaching should be clear and comprehensive and that assessments should be fair.
We believe that our training should allow all students to improve their well-being, improve their employment prospects and improve their quality of life.
We continually look for ways to provide equal opportunities for people that recognise their worth. All those we work with are valued, respected and given opportunities to develop their full potential and pursue a career path of their choice.
