Course Level
Diploma
CRICOS
097946C
Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy
The Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy?is your pathway to an exciting career as an entry-level counsellor. In this higher education diploma, you will study major theoretical perspectives both within psychotherapy and counselling traditions, and outside these traditions, you will engage with relevant scientific, philosophical and spiritual disciplines. Through the course you will develop the core skills fundamental to counselling and psychotherapy. You will learn how to engage in ethical, culturally sensitive and collaborative practices to plan early intervention programs with respect to client goals and the diversity of individuals. As part of the course, you will also engage in one clinical placement experience that will enrich and consolidate your classroom learning.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne | Full-time - 1 years | $21,000 | N/A |
Online | Online/Off-campus - 1 years | $21,000 | N/A |
Quay Street Campus | Full-time - 1 years | $21,000 | N/A |
Thomas Street Campus | N/A | N/A |
Structure
Students are required to successfully complete 8 subjects (48 credit points) to be eligible for the award of Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy. The course structure includes one placement experience.
Subjects
- Integrative Psychotherapy in Theory
- Integrative Psychotherapy in Practice
- Models of Contemporary Practice
- Ethics in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice
- Mental Health and Crisis Management
- Embracing Culture, Diversity and Inclusion
- Case Conceptualisation
- Supervised Practice A
Entry requirements
- Ikon has a range of admission pathways available to students of all circumstances and academic backgrounds. You should choose the admission pathway most relevant to your academic background.
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