Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Mental Health Counselling)

Overview

• Do you aspire to support those suffering with mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression in a counselling setting? UniSQs Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Mental Health Counselling) will include topics on mental health in Australia, therapeutic interventions, assessment models and psychopharmacology.
• Gain skills in treatment planning, and a range of approaches to case management and assessment tools.
• Our online counselling degree is designed to develop your career within the health, psychology or human services profession.
• Offered part-time, this degree can alternatively be a professional development opportunity for psychologists and social workers.
• For those seeking registration as a counsellor, please refer to the Graduate Diploma of Counsellingand Master of Counsellingdegrees.

• A bachelor's degree from a recognised university.

All UniSQ program entry requirements list an IELTS English score as a prerequisite. If you have another English language proficiency score, please consult the table below for equivalent comparisons. The full list of approved tests and scores, is available on our English language proficiency test requirements schedule.

English Language Proficiency tests should not be older than two years upon application.

Career outcomes

• As a graduate, you will be equipped to specialise in mental health counselling, case management and well-being.

To apply to study, you will need to submit your application either via QTAC or directly to UniSQ.

• If you're applying for the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Paramedicine or Bachelor of Midwifery, you will need to apply via QTAC. 
• If you are applying for an undergraduate program with UniSQ as a Domestic student, you are new to UniSQ, you are in Year 12 or completed Year 12 the year prior to commencing your study, or it's been a while since you left school, apply through QTAC.
• If you have previously studied at UniSQ or have completed a Certificate III or higher with TAFE QLD, you can apply directly to UniSQ.
• If you're an International student, you can apply directly to UniSQ.
• If you are applying to study a postgraduate program with UniSQ you will need to submit your application directly to UniSQ via the online application portal.
• If you are looking to apply for a Higher Degree by Research, please refer to the How to apply web page to apply directly to us at UniSQ..

If you are not sure on the best way to apply, or what may be required, please do not hesitate to contact us, and we can help guide you to the right applicant pathway.