Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Counsellors support others in exploring and overcoming emotional, mental and lifestyle issues.

Counselling is a rewarding career choice for those who want to work with people, develop personal wisdom and transform lives.Because our graduate certificate offers recognition for prior learning, it’s well suited to people who’ve worked in counselling-related roles before.

Students complete 2 core courses and 2 elective courses in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Example Study Plan

Core Courses - to the value of 6 units PUB HLTH 5005 Counselling Skills 1 PUB HLTH 5008 Counselling and Psychotherapy Theories  Elective Courses- to the value of 6 units PUB HLTH 5006 Ethics in the Counselling Workplace PUB HLTH 5007 Attachment Across the Lifespan PUB HLTH 6018 Counselling Skills 2 PUB HLTH 7078 Qualitative Research Methods In Health PUB HLTH 7300OL Developing a Research Proposal Recommended study plan Year 1 PUB HLTH 5005 Counselling Skills 1 PUB HLTH 5008 Counselling and Psychotherapy Theories PUB HLTH 5007 Attachment across the Lifespan PUB HLTH 7078 Qualitative Research Methods in Health

Assessment

Case reports, presentations, quizzes and written assignments.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Mental Health Worker, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Therapist, Community Services Officer