Certificate in Counselling

Get Industry-Recognised in Counselling and Help Individuals Navigate Life’s Challenges

The Certificate in Counselling will equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge to support others in their emotional journeys. Whether you're looking to start your career as a support worker or want to develop your counselling skills for professional development, this course provides industry-recognised skills to help you build strong bonds and find tailored support approaches for those in need.

Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
This course takes approximately 80 hours of study, but you’ll have up to 6 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace.
Delivery
Study this course 100% online from the comfort of your own home, anywhere in Australia.

Course Overview

Exclusive Bonus: Premium Job Recruitment Access To Help You Find Your Dream Job

When you enrol in this course you’ll also unlock an exclusive bonus—premium access to a specialised recruitment service designed to connect you with top job opportunities and help you get employed as soon as you complete your course. This unique offering is only available through this course provider, giving you an unmatched advantage in starting your dream career right after completing your studies.

Course Modules

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Career Outcomes

  • Support worker
  • Mental health support worker (entry level)
  • Youth worker
  • Counselling assistant
  • Community services worker
  • Intake coordinator
  • Client support officer
  • Case worker
  • Family support worker
  • Crisis intervention worker

What You’ll Get

  • 100% Money-Back Guarantee – receive a 7-day cooling-off period (or trial period) upon enrolment.
  • Unlimited tutor support via phone or email to help you succeed.
  • An industry-recognised professional certificate after completing the course.
  • Pay upfront and receive free printed course books and notes and a study pack including all your study essentials.
  • Access to The Career Center – get a FREE CV Review and job tips to help you succeed.
  • FREE 12-month student membership to the International Association for Counselling on completion

The Career Center Access:

  • Free CV Templates – Freshen your current CV with one of our professional templates.
  • Free CV Review – Receive detailed feedback on your CV to ensure it stands out from the crowd.
  • Job Tips & Resources – A clear five-step job success process for you to follow to land your dream job.
  • Job Interview Ready – Receive tips & tricks on how to ace your next job interview.

Payment Options

  • Payment Plan: $25 per week, interest-free, no deposit.
  • Upfront Payment: Up to 40% Off
  • 100% Money-Back Guarantee. Receive a 7-day cooling-off period (or trial period) upon enrolment.

Course Accreditation

The International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) Accredited

This course is accredited by ICOES — ensuring you receive high-quality education and content.

International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC) Endorsed

TCA is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.

CPD Certified

TCA is a member of The CPD Certificate Service (CPD Certification). Many of their courses have received their independent CPD Certification confirming that our courses are compatible with global CPD principles.

TCA is also a registered: 

  • Xero Education Partner. 
  • MYOB Approved Education Partner .
  • The International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) Accredited Training Provider.
  • The International Association of Accounting Professionals (IAAP) Accredited Training Provider.
  • AAT Approved Training Provider.
  • Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists Member.
  • The International Live Events Association Accredited Training Provider.
  • Education Institute Member with the International Association for Counselling.

About The Course

Become a Compassionate Support Worker with Industry-Recognised Skills in Counselling

  • Are you driven by a desire to support others through emotional and psychological challenges and make a meaningful impact on their well-being?
  • Do you want to gain the skills to guide individuals through life’s toughest moments and help them find clarity and healing?
  • Or are you looking to upskill and pursue a fulfilling career in counselling or community services, where your empathy and understanding can truly make a difference?

If any of these questions resonate with you, then this course is exactly what you need.

Introducing the Certificate in Counselling—a comprehensive course designed to equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge to support others in their emotional journeys. Whether you're looking to start your career as a support worker or want to develop your counselling skills for professional development, this course provides industry-recognised skills to help you build strong bonds and find tailored support approaches for those in need.

In this course, you’ll dive deep into eight essential modules, where you’ll learn:

  • Core Counselling Skills: Develop essential counselling techniques that will allow you to guide individuals through their emotional challenges effectively.
  • Listening and Building Trust: Cultivate the art of active listening and empathetic communication to create strong, trusting relationships with clients.
  • Reflection and Questioning Techniques: Enhance your ability to ask the right questions and reflect on responses, helping clients uncover deeper insights into their emotions and experiences.
  • Guiding Clients Toward Solutions: Gain the expertise to empower clients to find practical, actionable solutions and move forward with confidence and clarity.

After completing the course, you’ll unlock a wide range of fulfilling career opportunities in mental health and counselling support, including roles such as support worker, youth worker, counselling assistant, case worker, community services worker, and more. With these skills, you’ll be ready to make a real difference in people’s lives while also gaining deeper self-awareness.

This course has helped countless individuals turn their passion for helping others into a rewarding career in counselling. It’s time to answer your call, too. Enquire now and take the first step towards a career you’ll love.

Testimonials

"I am excited to have started my studies in youth counselling and exploring, learning more about mental disorders and how these disorders are formed. There has been an increase in mental health across the and I am very interested in exploring the different types of mental disorders. This is especially a personal journey for me as I am a survivor of being in a 12-year very violent and toxic relationship with a full-blown covert narcissist." - Iritana W.

"I recently completed my advanced course in Psychology & Counseling online. The course was both interesting and informative. The flexible schedule allowed me to complete it at my own pace, stress-free. The tutors and staff were always available to assist with any questions, assignments or doubts about the readings that I didn't understand. They were extremely supportive. The online materials provided were also very helpful. I feel positive and confident that I can apply this knowledge in practice and pursue a career in counselling." - Namgay W.

“I'm doing the Psychology and Counselling course. Great learning material, understandable and clear. Well presented and explained. For me, the written material on top online material is beneficial. Assignments are manageable. Very recommendable as further education." - Sonia

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