Jobs for Counsellors are projected to grow by 27.7% through to 2033*.
As an accredited professional counsellor, you will support the changing needs of individuals, families, and communities. By engaging in our suite of articulated courses, you will build knowledge, understanding and skills that are sought after in a range of industry settings such as health care, not for profit, private-practice, educational settings.
As an existing or emerging health professional, you bring personal values of integrity, curiosity, and compassion. Learn and develop alongside passionate Flinders experts, who will guide you to develop skills in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, for a diverse range of needs in areas such as youth and families, strengths-based wellbeing, digital care and telehealth, chronic conditions, addictions, grief and loss, interpersonal counselling, disability, and priority communities.
Competency-based, supervised industry placements are embedded in the Diploma and Masters courses to demonstrate the application of skills. You will have opportunities to translate knowledge of chronic and mental health conditions, strengths-based models, motivational interviewing, as well as specific and transdiagnostic treatments.
*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.
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Graduate Certificate in Counselling (Behavioural Health)
Duration: 0.5 years
Delivery mode:
In person
Online
Location:
Bedford Park
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code:
2GC181 (Commonwealth supported)
2GC681 (Full fee paying)
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$8,496 (Commonwealth supported)
$14,400 (Full fee paying)
Graduate Diploma in Counselling (Behavioural Health)
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
Bedford Park
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code:
2GD131 (Commonwealth supported)
2GD631 (Full fee paying)
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$16,992 (Commonwealth supported)
$28,800 (Full fee paying)
Master of Counselling (Behavioural Health)
Duration: 2 year
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
Bedford Park
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code:
2CM317 (Commonwealth supported)
2CM617 (Full fee paying)
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$16,992 (Commonwealth supported)
$28,800 (Full fee paying)
Graduate Certificate in Counselling (Behavioural Health)
Duration: 0.5 years
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
Bedford Park
Availability:
Full-time
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 111882D
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$21,600
Graduate Diploma in Counselling (Behavioural Health)
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
Bedford Park
Availability:
Full-time
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 111883C
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$43,200
Master of Counselling (Behavioural Health)
Duration: 2 year
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
Bedford Park
Availability:
Full-time
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 111884B
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$43,200
You will have the skills to improve health outcomes for individuals and populations. The Graduate Diploma includes the option to register with the Australian Counselling Association (level 1).
Graduates of this program are competent and equipped to contribute to improving mental health service delivery because of their specialised knowledge and clinical competencies in CBT. Graduates can work in both private and public health care organisations and are trained to work in a range of primary mental health care roles. Graduates who are already in health professional roles are well-placed to embark on leadership positions clinically, academically and through research opportunities.
The Graduate Diploma in Counselling Behavioural Health (GDPCBH) is accredited with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Students completing the GDPCBH will be eligible to apply for membership as set out in the ACA.
The Master of Counselling Behavioural Health (MCBH) is accredited with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and requires in-person attendance at all teaching related activities.
Students intending to progress to the Master of Counselling (Behavioural Health), must complete the Graduate Certificate and/or Graduate Diploma courses in-person and on-campus study mode to meet the accreditation requirements of the Master of Counselling (Behavioural Health).
Students complete core and optional topics aimed at providing students with the understanding, and skills in person-centred behavioural health counselling to improve physical and mental health outcomes for individuals and populations.
The courses aim to provide opportunities for individuals working in health and related areas to increase and develop their knowledge within a competency-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) framework. The Master’s program further deepens and expands clinical practice in CBT through an engaging and innovative environment that places the individual at the centre of the learning process. Topics cover areas such as Fundamental Counselling Skills, Low intensity CBT for psychological disorders, Fundamentals of Clinical Practice, CBT for psychological disorders, Motivational Interviewing, and Strength-Based approaches for Young People.
All students are required to undertake clinical practicums to demonstrate competency in the delivery of specific counselling approaches. Industry placements may be available in South Australia or interstate which comply with the program and the clinical placement requirements of the College of Medicine and Public Health.
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in a health-related area – e.g., behavioural science, counselling, medicine, midwifery, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology or social work;
or hold an un-related bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and hold two years of full-time work experience in counselling, psychology or behavioural sciences;
or hold an un-related bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and have evidence of continued professional development in counselling or hold a postgraduate degree in counselling;
or hold three years of full-time work experience in counselling, psychology or behavioural sciences.
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree in a health-related area, eg behavioural science, counselling, medicine, midwifery, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology or social work, or hold the Graduate Certificate in Counselling (Behavioural Health) or equivalent qualification.
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in a health-related discipline such as behavioural science, counselling, medicine, midwifery, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology or social work; or hold the Graduate Diploma in Counselling (Behaviour Health) or equivalent qualification.
Select your preferred course and apply directly through the MySATAC application portal.
Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.
Applicants must hold one of the following:
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
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