The Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy is the perfect starting point for anyone passionate about helping others, understanding human behaviour, and building a meaningful career in mental health. Designed for both domestic and international students, this program equips you with essential counselling skills, practical therapeutic approaches, and a deep understanding of mental health support.
As demand for mental-health professionals continues to grow across Australia, this diploma provides a strong foundation for further study—such as a Bachelor, Graduate Diploma, or Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy—and opens doors to diverse entry-level roles in community services, support work, mental health care, and wellbeing services.
Australia faces a significant rise in mental-health service needs. Counselling professionals are needed in schools, hospitals, community centres, aged care facilities, correctional services, and private practice.
This diploma is a recognised pathway toward:
Students learn:
Working in counselling allows you to support vulnerable individuals, families, and communities. It is emotionally rewarding and offers long-term stability.
Many accredited institutions in Australia offer this program with:
The Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy provides foundational academic knowledge and hands-on training in therapeutic approaches. You will explore human development, communication frameworks, professional ethics, counselling modalities, and real-world support strategies. This program blends theory, skills training, and supervised practical experience to prepare you for entry-level professional roles.
By the end of this program, you will be able to:
Follow these steps to begin your application journey
Contact our team to discuss eligibility, requirements, and available intakes.
Provide academic transcripts, English test scores, and identity documents.
Once assessed, you will receive a conditional or unconditional offer.
Pay the initial deposit as required by the institution.
This document is needed to apply for your student visa.
Submit your visa application with supporting documents.
Attend orientation, begin classes, and start developing your counselling skills.
AUD $12,000 – $20,000 per year
Depends on institution and campus location
Graduates can access a wide range of entry-level mental-health and community roles. This diploma also provides a pathway toward becoming a professional counsellor through further study.
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