You'll examine the various forms of professional counselling, including online and distance counselling, child and adolescent counselling, and individual, couples and group counselling. You'll be introduced to the ethical and professional issues faced by counsellors, and explore creative approaches to counselling, including play and art therapy. You'll also gain in-depth knowledge across a range of contemporary cognitive-behaviour therapies. You will complete 250 hours of professional placement, and apply theory to practice under supervision in clinical settings. This includes 140 'contact' hours (e.g. face-to-face, couple, family and group counselling) and 110 'non-contact' hours (e.g. observation, case notes, meetings, administration). You will complete 35 hours of supervision (which are included in the non-contact hours). The Counselling Placement Team source many placements and communicate these opportunities to students. Please note most placement providers will require you to submit an application and/or attend an interview to secure the placement. Students located interstate, overseas or rurally will be required to source your own placements, under the guidance of the Counselling Placement Team.

Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any field with at least a credit (60%) average. Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any field with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years relevant professional experience. Or A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field with at least a credit (60%) average. Or A bachelor (honours) degree and/or graduate certificate and/or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in any field with at least a credit (60%) average. Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 years full-time, 2 years part-time A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years relevant professional experience. Or A bachelor (honours) degree and/or graduate certificate and/or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in any field with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years relevant professional experience. Or A bachelor (honours) degree and/or graduate certificate and/or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in a related field with at least a credit (60%) average.