Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Mental Health Counselling)

• Do you aspire to support those suffering with mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression in a counselling setting? UniSQ’s 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, nurses and social workers.
• For those seeking registration as a counsellor, please refer to the Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Master of Counselling degrees.

Further study

After completing the Graduate Certificate of Counselling, you have the option to take the credit from your studies and go on to complete UniSQ’s Graduate Diploma of Counselling or the Master of Counselling.

• A bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in any area from a recognised university.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

• As a graduate, you will be equipped to specialise in mental health counselling, case management and well-being.
• You could find work opportunities in professional nursing, psychology, teaching, welfare, human services or allied health practices.
• If you're already a health professional, a counselling specialisation can enhance your skills and assist you to advance in your current position.

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.