Western Sydney University

Graduate Certificate of Counselling

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

This program will train you in the fundamental skills that are common to all recognised approaches to counselling and psychotherapy, while challenging you to develop your self awareness so that you can work ethically and responsibly with your clients.

Our permanent and casual academic staff are all experienced counsellors and therapists, from a range of different professional backgrounds and orientations. You will learn from people whose clinical experience directly informs their teaching, and who can relate theory to practice.

Delivery mode

Western Sydney University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or higher in any discipline,
AND
  • Participate in a group interview on campus to demonstrate their suitability for the program.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $6,316 $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:
$6,316
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$6,316
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with Western Sydney University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $6,316 $0 Support may be available

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...

Avg yearly income $85,020
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

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

Rehabilitation Counsellor

A Rehabilitation Counsellor helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by disability, injury, addiction and poor health. They often are broug...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $78,000
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

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

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

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

About Western Sydney University

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