Gain further knowledge of counselling theories; human behaviour; mental health issues; grief and loss; trauma; addiction; how groups function; and relationship and family counselling. This course is designed to prepare professional counsellors to work in a range of settings such as community mental health, community agencies, schools, multidisciplinary mental health teams, and in private practice. Students will develop skills in: counselling interventions behavioural assessment and evaluation critical thinking ethical awareness and decision-making communication.

A range of counselling and human service careers are available including: Community welfare workers (eg Services such as Centacare, Kinnections, Lifeline) Child safety Child and youth service managers (eg Kids Help Line) Relationships Australia Mission Australia Local Community Neighbourhood Centres Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Regional domestic and family violence services School counselling Government agencies (eg child protection, addiction recovery centres) Crisis counselling centres Private practice.