Torrens University Australia
Graduate Certificate of Counselling
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Graduate Certificate of Counselling provides a postgraduate qualification that enhances counselling and interpersonal communication skills. It delivers an improved understanding of the human psyche, counselling theories and barriers to overcome in order to support an individual’s wellbeing. This course is valuable to professionals looking to extend relevant skills in fields such as nursing, social work and teaching.
This graduate certificate develops your knowledge of the theoretical and ethical underpinnings of counselling; delivery methods such as telehealth; suicidality; common mental health conditions; and the importance of personal and professional self-care and effective boundaries. The course enables you to start or advance a successful and rewarding career in the counselling and wellbeing industry.
Delivery mode
Torrens University Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet at least one of the requirements listed below.
- AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above in a relevant discipline
- OR A Bachelor’s degree and complete the Torrens Work Life entry form demonstrating your interest in and suitability to gain entry to the course.
- OR Successfully complete the Graduate Certificate prior to enrolling in the Graduate Diploma, Master or Advanced Master.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate 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...
Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...
Youth Counsellor
Youth Counsellors support young people as they work through personal and emotional issues — helping them develop strategies for problems with relat...
Rehabilitation Counsellor
A Rehabilitation Counsellor helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by disability, injury, addiction and poor health. They often are broug...
Career Counsellor
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 Worker
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Crisis Counsellor
Crisis Counsellors are qualified mental health professionals who provide counselling support and activate crisis interventions for people who are i...
Family Counsellor
Family Counsellors help families in crises and challenging situations, ensuring the individual wellbeing of each family member as well as the whole...
Grief Counsellor
Grief Counsellors are registered mental health professionals who counsel and support clients through bereavement, grief, and loss. They use industr...
About Torrens University Australia
At Torrens University Australia, our fresh approach to learning can be tailored to suit you and our strong industry connections give you everything you need to build a career you love.
Forget lecture halls and strict schedules. At Torrens University Australia, hands-on learning, expert industry lecturers and state-of-the-art facilities accelerate your career. Study part time, full time, online or in person – however you want, whenever you want.
Our industry partnerships with leading organisations here and around the world mean you can complete practical work experience so you’re prepared for wherever your future takes you.
