Our programmes develop students’ understanding and practice of counselling to enable them to develop careers as counsellors or integrate effective counselling skills into their existing roles. The theory of counselling and an overview of different approaches to counselling are the core of our programmes.

We also emphasise practical skills with practicum work where students are supervised by counselling professionals. Students are introduced to research that underpins counselling practice, and are given the opportunity to study research methods to take their study further.

You can complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory or a Master of Counselling in areas such as:
- Theory of counselling
- Professional counselling
- The counselling process
- Family counselling
- Group counselling
- Pastoral care and counselling in schools
- Professional issues in counselling
- Cultural issues in counselling
- Specialist counselling skills
- Counselling laboratory
- Research and counselling

You must have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory, or the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Counselling) with a GPA of 5.0 in at least 90 points of the most advanced courses taken.
You also must have at least three years’ practical experience in teaching, counselling, nursing, social work or a similar profession.
Admission is subject to a satisfactory interview, police check/s, previous employment and referees’ report and safety checks

Note: If you already hold a Master of Education - Counselling specialisation (or substantially similar field of study), you may not be admitted to this programme.