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Counselling courses

Discover a rewarding career, supporting people with guidance and empathy, and make a real difference in the community

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Why study a Counselling course?

If you are passionate about helping people, our on-campus and online counselling courses will help you embark on a career that lets you positively influence the lives of others. Whether you are seeking to start a fulfilling new career or aiming to enrich your existing expertise, our courses offer the flexibility and depth to meet your needs.

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Learn from industry-connected experts
Our academics are the best in the business. With their expertise and guidance, you can find a placement in the field you love.
Tap into our knowledge
Our heritage with the Jansen Newman Institute ensures you are learning from more than 40 years of experience based on an integrative approach to psychotherapy.
A more collaborative experience
Our smaller class sizes provide a more immersive and effective learning environment. Collaborate with peers and spend more time with academics in your field.
Strong job opportunities
Our counselling courses and degrees prepare you for a career in the fast-growing mental health space.

Explore Counselling Courses at Torrens University Australia

Torrens University Australia courses are industry-driven and delivered by Health experts. All higher education courses include real-life industry experience, building critical, practical skills to help you graduate ready to work.

CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling VET
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to assist clients with their wellbeing when you complete a CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling VET online. Build your career and work in a variety of settings to help support others.
Full time Part time
Online
Online
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Master of Counselling
This degree will prepare you for a career in counselling, improve your current practice or take counselling theory into real-world settings.
Full time Part time
Online
Blended
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Bachelor of Counselling
This degree will give you the qualification, skills and understanding you need to work effectively as a counsellor.
Full time Part time
Sydney Online
On campus Blended
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Bachelor of Community Services
This degree prepares you with theoretical and practical skills necessary to pursue a career in community and public services.
CRICOS 111741F
Full time Part time
Sydney Melbourne Adelaide
On campus Blended
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Graduate Certificate of Counselling
This certificate offers a postgraduate qualification for those seeking to enhance their skills in counselling and interpersonal communication.
Full time Part time
Online
Blended
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Graduate Diploma of Counselling
This course will deepen your understanding of the human psyche, counselling theories and barriers to mental wellbeing.
Full time Part time
Online
Blended
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Why study with us?

At Torrens University, employability drives everything you study. You will learn from industry experts, build experience through placements and benefit from flexible study options and personalised support that prepares you to take the next step in your career.

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Demand for mental health support is skyrocketing. Mental health support comes in many forms, via counsellors, psychologists, wellbeing consultants, community practitioners and many other roles. It can be hard to know where to start. Talk with us to plot your course for a career in mental health support.
Matt Mundy
Executive Dean, Health and Education
Learn hands on counselling
Learn  hands-on and help genuine clients
With the highest level of practical experience, you will develop skills in clinical situations, access the latest technology and help clients with their wellbeing goals.
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Learn from specialists in their field
Our academics understand where the industry is heading and will guide you on your learning journey.
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Join Australia's most progressive university
Digitally enabled, industry leading and future-focused: we give you all the tools you need to create your own success.

Your teachers and academics

Active on the forefront of their field, our industry-connected educational facilitators are here to help you achieve your career goal.

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Brigid Mahoney
Program Director
With a PhD in Political Theory, extensive experience in government and a strong background in collaborating with the community services sector, Dr. Brigid Mahoney has spent numerous years dedicated to enhancing policy outcomes that significantly impact the lived experience of people. She has a keen interest in several specific areas, namely the social impacts of addiction, social policy, and the critical issues of social stratification and poverty. These areas of focus reflect her dedication to understanding and addressing the complex social challenges that profoundly affect individuals and communities

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Pam Megaw
Associate Dean
After completing her PhD in Neuroscience at La Trobe University, Pam conducted post-doctoral research at the Medical College of Wisconsin, USA, studying circadian rhythms. In Australia, she has lectured on human physiology and biochemistry and directed the teaching of physiology and pharmacology across all health-programs including Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Veterinary Science. Pam gained Senior Fellowship of Advance Higher Education.

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Choose a campus to suit your lifestyle

We offer first-class campus facilities and student clinics in a central locations across Australia.

Torrens University Surry Hills campus in Sydney
Surry Hills, Central Sydney campus
Design and Creative Technology, Health, Business and Hospitality

1- 37 Foveaux Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010
(Entrance to Campus is via 17 Foveaux Street Surry Hills)
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Flinders Street Campus | Torrens University
Flinders Street campus

Design and Creative Technology, Health, Business, Hospitality, English Language Centre

196 Flinders Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Fortitude Valley Campus Brisbane Queensland | Torrens University Australia
Fortitude Valley campus

Design and Creative Technology, Health, Business, Hospitality, English Language Centre

90 Bowen Terrace
Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006

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Wakefield Campus Adelaide South Australia | Torrens University Australia
Wakefield Street campus

Business, Design and Creative Technology, Health, Hospitality, English Language Centre

88 Wakefield Street
Adelaide, SA 5000

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