Graduate Certificate in Counselling

About the course

This postgraduate programme at Parramatta South campus delivers advanced Psychology knowledge and professional practice. Advanced modules focus on organisational psychology, assessment, intervention, and research practice. The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level to developing roles in counselling and support settings across community and health-related services. Possible pathways include work in family support services, addiction counselling contexts, relationship counselling services, and women’s health and wellbeing organisations. This graduate certificate supports professional upskilling for those already in helping professions, strengthening practice-ready counselling skills within the psychology and counselling field.

Living Costs in Parramatta**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,174 - 2,875	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,562 - 2,066
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)