Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy from The Cairnmillar Institute provides students with theoretical knowledge of contemporary psychotherapies, including humanistic approaches and the cognitive behavioural therapies, taught by practitioners who are specialists in the field.

The course includes knowledge and practice of thorough assessment process and brief interventions, case conceptualisation and treatment planning, and a development of professional ethical stance with understanding of the current ethical and legal regulations in the field of counselling and psychotherapy.

What does this course offer you?

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Professional and experiential learning from a cohesive team of respected therapists and academics in the fields of counselling and psychotherapy.

Group and individual practicum supervision by experienced practitioner-supervisors.

Risk assessment and crisis intervention skills training.

Conditional progression into the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy programme (second year).

Career Opportunities and Study Pathways

Graduates may find employment in a variety of settings, including:

Private practice

Pastoral care

Allied health

Community mental health

Social work

Mediation

Careers counselling

Health policy

Case manager

Rehab support services

Mental health support services

DV support

Child protection

Family services

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychotherapeutic Theories and Models

Person-Centred Counselling

Ethics and Professional Development

Assessment Process in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Facilitating Therapeutic Change

Cognitive Behavioural Therapies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

72

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IELTS

7

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Credits

100 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hawthorn East, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

72

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy requires one of the following:

A Bachelors degree (AQF level 7) in a related discipline (e.g., teaching, social work, psychology or counselling) with a minimum weighted average mark of 60.

A Bachelors degree in any discipline, with a minimum weighted average mark of 60 AND relevant work experience.

Please note, in order to establish a baseline competency and counselling skill level, applicants undertaking this pathway may be asked to complete Cairnmillar’s Foundational and Intermediate counselling skills short courses.

Advanced Diploma (AQF level 6) AND at least one year of work experience in a relevant field.

Documentation required in the application:

Most recent academic transcript(s).

A current Curriculum Vitae.

Proof of residency/citizenship in the form of a passport, birth certificate, or citizenship certificate.

Two references, preferably at least one academic.

CRICOS code: 092968D

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Tuition Fees

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32931 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

27306 AUD / year

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Career Opportunities and Study Pathways

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

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