Duration
6 months full time / 1 year part time
Mode (Location)
Online
Intake
October
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $16,992 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Course overview
Overview
Create lasting impact with your edge in counselling.
- Gain confidence in key counselling theories and skills that support impactful counselling work
- Enhance your connection to those whom you support through reflective and communication practice
- Apply assessment findings to guide tailored intervention and treatment strategies
- Understand the professional standards that guide accountable client care.
- Use the Graduate Certificate as a direct pathway into the Graduate Diploma and Master of Counselling
- Graduate in just 8 months.
Guided by world-leading academics, you will explore contemporary counselling frameworks across mental health, trauma and narrative therapy. With exposure to these innovative approaches, you will develop a versatile toolkit you can adapt to diverse counselling needs and settings.
Who is the online Graduate Certificate in Counselling for?
This course is designed for those who aspire to make a meaningful impact by guiding individuals through times of challenge and transformation.
Delivered fully online, the flexible format allows you to upskill without disrupting other personal or professional commitments.
Why study online with the University of Melbourne?
We’re reimagining the online learning experience for busy working professionals like you, designed to give you control and immediate impact, wherever you are.
We offer an innovative online learning experience and responsive curriculum where cutting-edge research meets your real-world challenges.
Learn from our world-leading academics who are shaping the future of your industry and your world and become part of a lifelong knowledge community that is recognised globally for excellence.
Wherever you are, you can take charge of your learning experience. Whether this means engaging live or when it suits you; taking breaks or accelerating; connecting with others or running your own race. You're in control – of your work, study and life.
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