Master of Counselling (Trauma Focused Practice)

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

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University of Southern Queensland

Australia , Toowoomba

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines17-Apr-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 31,840 / year(s)

Next Intake 17-Apr-2026

Master of Counselling (Trauma Focused Practice)

About

Overview

Are you interested in furthering your counselling qualifications and carrying out your own research, preparing you for registration as a counsellor? Benefit from foundational courses with practical residential schools and clinical placements to ensure you’re ready for your career in counselling.
The Trauma Focused Practice specialisation in the Master of Counselling allows you to explore trauma-informed practice as a framework for understanding the impact of trauma, and investigate the various models and approaches to recognising and treating trauma, enabling you to better facilitate safety and wellbeing within your position.
Engage in case conceptualisation and the application of trauma informed practices for the physical, emotional and cultural safety of clients.
Learn how to recognise and assess a range of trauma symptoms and triggers utilising case studies.
Understand more about the continuous discoveries in neuroscience and how this will shape the future of counselling interventions and inform your therapeutic interventions as a counsellor.
Balance your study with work and life commitments - most of the masters courses are offered online allowing you flexibility to study when it suits you.
Develop your applied skills further utilising our telehealth system simulations and working with the community and alongside clinical supervisors in UniSQ's Psychology and Counselling clinics in Toowoomba and Ipswich.
Choose to embark on a substantial Research Project or select a smaller Capstone Project to further your research skills.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

There are two different admission requirement processes depending on whether you are applying for the qualifying Master of Counselling, or the Master of Counselling (Advanced Entry).

Pathway 1: Qualifying Master of Counselling

Completion of an Australian university 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in any area.
Completion of at least 50% of the Graduate Diploma of Counselling at UniSQ, or equivalent qualification from another institution, and have a grade point average (GPA) of 4 or higher for the Capstone Project research option, and a GPA of 5 or higher for the Research Project option.
Participate in group reflection with members of School staff and other applicants.
Provide a report addressing the following selection criteria (informed by the PACFA Training Standards and UniSQ’s inherent requirements). Write a statement of no more than 2 pages that addresses:
1. Studying for (or holding) a Graduate Diploma of Counselling (UniSQ) with evidence of GPA.
2. Applicants not currently enrolled in a UniSQ Graduate Diploma of Counselling must supply names and contact details of two referees (preferably including a professional report from an academic, a counsellor, a psychologist, a social worker, or similar professional).
3. Effective relationship skills, attitudes, and behaviours.
4. Demonstrated life maturity.
5. Openness to receiving, considering, and integrating feedback.
6. Commitment to ethical, professional and trustworthy behaviour.
7. Commitment to engage fully in the process of counselling training.
8. Willingness to attend a group reflection with members of school staff and other applicants.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

English Program Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Career

Career outcomes

Graduates will be able to register as a counsellor with ARCAP, and with a specialisation in Trauma Focused Practice, you will be prepared for a role as a counsellor within various industries including social work, human services, policing and criminal justice, education and health.
Gain two qualifications - After two years of full-time study with UniSQ, you’ll be workplace-ready and gain an additional Graduate Diploma of Counselling qualification as an embedded award in the Master of Counselling.