Overview

This course supports students in developing professional competence and personal readiness for a career in counselling. It is committed to experiential learning, with an emphasis on the counselling relationship, the key feature of effective counselling practice. The critical appraisal of counselling literature combined with applied learning across most units provides … For more content click the Read More button below. Students who complete the Graduate Diploma may apply for admission to the Master of Counselling and will be exempt from the units already completed which are common to both degrees.

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Academic Chair

Admission requirements

Enrolment restrictions
Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

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Demonstrating and applying knowledge, principles and concepts of evidence-based counselling practice
2.
Recognising how the legislative and professional frameworks impact on Counselling practice and health care
3.
Recognising how Counselling plays an essential role in society and the promotion of health and well being
4.
Conducting a comprehensive case conceptualisation through comprehensive and yet integrative assessment based on sound research evidence
5.
Establishing and maintaining and therapeutic relationships
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Demonstrating a foundational set of clinical and critical thinking skills in counselling in relation to a broad set of client problems
7.
Application of case-based theoretical knowledge that forms the base for extended learning of clinical skills
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Synthesising and evaluating information from a range of sources
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Understanding principles for effective counselling practice in the context of interdisciplinary teams in a range of counselling settings as the premise for delivering quality client-centred counselling services
10.
Participating in ongoing professional development of self and others
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Communicating appropriately an understanding of client-related and process-based information, and their implication in terms of intervention choices and outcomes
12.
Presenting knowledge and information, and articulating arguments and conclusions, in a variety of modes, to diverse audiences, and for a range of purposes that include assessment, treatment, education and research
13.
Recognising and adhere by the relevant and required ethical conduct and behaviour within which Counselling is practised
14.
Recognising and attending to personal development as a critical aspect of sound clinical practice
15.
Working responsibly and safely whilst demonstrating a capacity for self-directed learning
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Understanding and being able to articulate aspects of the place and importance of Counselling in the local and global community

Professional outcomes

Professional recognition
Professional accreditation
Accrediting bodies