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Edith Cowan University
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
- Joondalup, Australia
Graduate Certificate
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Do you have a degree in health, counselling, social work, occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery or a psychology related subject? Maybe you have worked in mental health for at least five years? Whatever your experience, this course provides a pathway to becoming a specialist mental health nurse.


Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling
- Joondalup, Australia
- Online Australia
Bachelor's degree
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
If you have an interest in the science of psychology and in counselling, this course will introduce you to the professional art of counselling with the added bonus of preparing you for advanced psychology training.
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Edith Cowan University
Master of Counselling
- Joondalup, Australia
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
ECU’s Master of Counselling equips you with the knowledge, skills, and experience to work effectively as a professional counsellor across diverse settings. You’ll learn to engage clients through a person-centred approach, while exploring a range of counselling theories and techniques, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, and humanistic models.


Edith Cowan University
Graduate Certificate in Counselling
- Joondalup, Australia
Graduate Certificate
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
Do you want to build practical counselling skills that can be applied across a wide range of settings and client groups? ECU’s Graduate Certificate of Counselling introduces you to the foundations of counselling theory and practice, while developing the interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.


Western Sydney University
Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling
- Sydney, Australia
- Campbelltown, Australia
- + 4 more
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling is designed to prepare students for a career helping others through a deep understanding of mental health and emotional wellbeing. The program combines theo...


Education Training & Employment Australia (ETEA)
Diploma of Mental Health
- Level 1, Australia
Diploma
On-Campus
English
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues. They can provide counseling, referral, advocacy, and education/health promotion services.


The University of Newcastle
Master of Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing
- University Drive, Australia
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing is designed for those looking to develop their skills in supporting mental health in various work environments. The program covers a wide range of t...


The University of Newcastle
Graduate Diploma of Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing
- University Drive, Australia
Graduate Diploma
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Graduate Diploma of Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing is designed to provide students with practical skills and knowledge to improve mental health in various workplace settings. The program co...


The University of Newcastle
Graduate Certificate in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing
- University Drive, Australia
Graduate Certificate
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Graduate Certificate in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing is designed to equip students with practical skills and knowledge to support mental health in the workplace. The program covers unders...


EQUALS International
Diploma of Mental Health
- Adelaide, Australia
Diploma
On-Campus
English
Mental health is one of the most critical and dynamic areas of public health across the world. It is an integral and essential component of health. The World Health Organisation states: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”


Jobs Training Institute (JTI)
Diploma in Mental Health
- level 4, Australia
Diploma
On-Campus
English
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues. They can provide counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services. These workers are required to have high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting people with mental health issues, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health.


Chisholm Institute
BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH, ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
- Dandenong, Australia
- Cranbourne, Australia
- + 3 more
Bachelor's degree
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Chisholm's unique Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs will give you the skills you need to provide non-clinical services to specialists such as psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers. You will gain an in-depth understanding of issues relating to alcohol and other drugs, mental health practice, community development, and counselling processes.


Metavision Institute
Course - SPECIALIST TRAINING IN HOLISTIC COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
- Burradoo, Australia
Course
On-Campus
English
Our one and two-year Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy courses are accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia as Specialist Training.


Federation University Australia
Master of Health (Mental Health Nursing)
- University Drive, Australia
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Health in Mental Health Nursing is designed for those who want to deepen their understanding of mental health care and develop advanced skills for working with diverse patient population...


Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Health Science - Psychology and Psychophysiology
- Melbourne, Australia
Bachelor's degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Health Science with a focus on Psychology and Psychophysiology provides students with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and physiological processes. The program cover...
Learn more about Counseling and Psychotherapy degree programs in Australia
Helping others navigate emotional and mental health concerns takes more than empathy — it takes grounded clinical skill, and a Counseling and Psychotherapy program builds both. Australia's higher education system pairs academic depth with supervised practical placement, so you're working with real clients while still in your program.
The learning environment fosters reflective practice and professional self-awareness as core competencies alongside therapeutic technique. Through coursework, you'll study psychological theory, human development, and evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered methods. Practical instruction runs throughout, covering assessment, case conceptualization, and ethical decision-making.
Australia's mental health sector is well-resourced, and placement opportunities span community clinics, schools, hospitals, and private practice settings. The skills you develop — conducting therapeutic assessments, applying structured interventions, and maintaining clinical documentation — are recognized in counseling and psychotherapy roles internationally. Postgraduate programs often go further, examining trauma-informed care, group therapy facilitation, and research methods that let you contribute to evidence in the field. Whether you're entering at undergraduate or postgraduate level, this area opens paths in private practice, nonprofit work, and healthcare.