Counselling

About the course

This Graduate Certificate course is typically half a year long and may allow you to reduce the duration for Master of Social Work or similar programs. Typically, the course will apply conceptual foundation in a specific area of counselling and either a research project or professional practice.

What you might learn

During the course, you will enrol into subjects such as principles of psychodynamic practice, individual psychotherapy practice or professional practice projects. This will enable you to build on skills from your previous studies or enhance your skills in your current employment.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as counsellor, clinical psychologist, occupational psychologist, educational psychologist, occupational psychologist, sport and exercise psychologist, and etc. in companies including schools, universities, hospitals, companies, private practice, and etc.

Living Costs in Perth**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary**

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