Graduate Diploma 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.

Students complete 6 core courses in Counselling and Psychotherapy and 2 elective courses in thematic areas 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 18 units  PUB HLTH 5005 Counselling Skills I PUB HLTH 5006 Ethics in the Counselling Workplace PUB HLTH 5007 Attachment Across the Lifespan PUB HLTH 5008 Counselling and Psychotherapy Theories PUB HLTH 6018 Counselling Skills II PUB HLTH 6021 Nature of Grief Electives Courses- to the value of 6 units  PUB HLTH 7003 Cognitive Behaviour PUB HLTH 7078 Qualitative Research Methods In Health PUB HLTH 7300OL Developing a Research Proposal or other postgraduate coursework courses offered by the University or another university which the Faculty approves in lieu of elective courses.

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

Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Therapist