Graduate Certificate in Counselling (Behavioural Health)

Flinders University

Australia, Adelaide

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Flinders University

Australia , Adelaide

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

111882D

Campuses

Bedford Park

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2026

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Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 22,700 / year

Next Intake March-2026

Graduate Certificate in Counselling (Behavioural Health)

About

Overview

Jobs for Counsellors are projected to grow by 27.7% through to 2033^*.

As an accredited professional counsellor, you will support the changing needs of individuals, families, and communities. By engaging in our suite of articulated courses, you will build knowledge, understanding and skills that are sought after in a range of industry settings such as health care, not for profit, private-practice, educational settings.

As an existing or emerging health professional, you bring personal values of integrity, curiosity, and compassion. Learn and develop alongside passionate Flinders experts, who will guide you to develop skills in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, for a diverse range of needs in areas such as youth and families, strengths-based wellbeing, digital care and telehealth, chronic conditions, addictions, grief and loss, interpersonal counselling, disability, and priority communities.

Competency-based, supervised industry placements are embedded in the Diploma and Masters courses to demonstrate the application of skills. You will have opportunities to translate knowledge of chronic and mental health conditions, strengths-based models, motivational interviewing, as well as specific and transdiagnostic treatments.

*Source: Jobs and Skills Australia 2024

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.

*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold one of the following:

A bachelor's degree in a health-related area, e.g. behavioural science, counselling, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology or social work; or
A bachelor's degree in a non-health related area with a minimum of two years full time equivalent relevant work experience in counselling, psychology, or behavioural science; or
A bachelor's degree in a non-health related area with evidence of continuous professional development (PD) in counselling, or post degree courses related to counselling, or psychology.

English language requirements

Career

Your career

You will have the skills to improve health outcomes for individuals and populations. The Graduate Diploma includes the option to register with the Australian Counselling Association (level 1).

Graduates of this program are competent and equipped to contribute to improving mental health service delivery because of their specialised knowledge and clinical competencies in CBT. Graduates can work in both private and public health care organisations and are trained to work in a range of primary mental health care roles. Graduates who are already in health professional roles are well-placed to embark on leadership positions clinically, academically and through research opportunities.

Potential occupations include:

Counsellor
Psychotherapist
Health Coach / low intensity practitioner (applicable to graduates of the Diploma).

Potential employers include:

Public and private health organisations
Education providers
Non-government and community sectors
Health promotion agencies
Private practice/self-employment.

Professional recognition/accreditation

The Graduate Diploma in Counselling Behavioural Health (GDPCBH) is accredited with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Students completing the GDPCBH will be eligible to apply for membership as set out in the ACA.

The Master of Counselling Behavioural Health (MCBH) is accredited with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and requires in-person attendance at all teaching related activities.

Students intending to progress to the Master of Counselling (Behavioural Health), must complete the Graduate Certificate and/or Graduate Diploma courses in-person and on-campus study mode to meet the accreditation requirements of the Master of Counselling (Behavioural Health).

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 22,700

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

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Find an agent

Many students prefer to use an agent to assist them with the application process. We have a wide range of trusted agents who you can contact to help you through the application process.

Students from certain countries must submit their application through a registered Flinders agent.

The full list of countries requiring agent assistance is here.

If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Apply online

You can apply to study at Flinders University via an authorised agent in your country, or you may submit your application yourself. Refer to Step 4 to see if you need an Education Agent to assist with your application.

If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Obtain certified documents

All academic documentation submitted to Flinders electronically must be certified. We also require certified copies of passports for applicants from some countries. Original documentation may be submitted by post or in person, but we are unable to guarantee return of these original documents.

Persons authorised to certify documents within Australia include:

a Justice of the Peace (currently registered in Australia)
a barrister or solicitor
a police officer
an employee of Australia Post
a Flinders International staff member
an official Flinders University agent.

Persons authorised to certify documents outside Australia include:

an Australian Embassy official or Australian Consular official
the registrar of the university that issued the transcript or parchment
a Flinders University staff member
an official Flinders University agent
a Notary Public (excluding India and Nepal).

Submit your application and documents

You will need to upload all required documents prior to being able to submit your application so it is important you have these ready.

File types able to be uploaded include PDF, JPEG, TIF and GIF.

If you need assistance completing your application find an agent in your country.

Your application is now complete

Flinders University will send you and/or your agent an email confirming we have received your application.

The email will contain your Flinders University Application Number and you should take special note of this as you will need to quote this in any correspondence while your application is being assessed.