Welcome to the College of Counselling
The College of Counselling specialises in providing high quality counsellor education, with a particular focus on external and distance education. The College is one the largest providers of counselling courses in the world, delivering counsellor education programs over seventeen years across several continents.
We are proud to have helped thousands of people pursue their personal and career interests in counselling. In fact, over 55,000 people in 27 countries have enjoyed our counselling courses.
The core training program delivered by the College is the internationally acclaimed Diploma of Professional Counselling. The Diploma is a thorough 22-unit program covering a broad range of counselling subjects and therapies. Upon completion of the Diploma you’ll be confident to practice as a highly proficient counselling professional.
The College also offers a variety of short Certificate courses in specialist counselling fields such as Counselling Skills, Counselling Therapies, Case Management and Counselling Applications.
All College courses can be completed externally, allowing you to fit your studies in with your lifestyle. Practical components can be completed by various means including seminars, private assessment, or recording your skills.
Counsellors have a unique opportunity to create a rewarding career helping others gain a higher level of fulfillment in their lives. As an College-trained counsellor, you will undertake an enjoyable journey of self-discovery as you achieve satisfaction in assisting others attain emotional wellbeing. Becoming a counsellor with the College is the ideal way to gain employment as a counsellor; establish your own counselling practice; develop exceptional skills to assist in your current employment; or simply for personal insight and development.
Join us as we share more about our counselling courses
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Did you know? Did you know that our courses have assisted over 55,000 people from 27 countries pursue their dream of becoming a counsellor? This makes our courses the most highly regarded and sought after in the world. Enjoy the piece of mind you’ll gain from a thorough education with flexible training options and comprehensive personal support. |
As far back as I can remember I have always enjoyed listening to people discuss issues they have in their lives and now I am qualified to do this and get paid for it! I decided to undertake the Diploma of Professional Counselling to add a specific skill to my existing Bachelor of Arts Degree, while I waited for my youngest son to reach school age.
I started the Diploma of Counselling when I was 19 in 2005. At the time I was working as a business representative for Optus and I became unhappy with sales. I always knew I wanted to be a psychologist from the age of 15 but because of some difficulties during my teenage years my high school marks didn't allow me to enter a Bachelor of Psychology.
My interest in counselling is long-standing, but only in the last few years have I seriously considered undertaking studies. I started a part time course in London which went swimmingly for the first year, until the following year's study was cancelled ‘due to lack of interest'. My desire to become a counsellor was further exacerbated by a terrific opportunity to work in a drug and alcohol clinic in London. Even though I was working in an administrative capacity, I found it absolutely fascinating and became very involved with the team and the clients - I had found my direction.