Learn counselling skills and become future-fit for a career in the field
Counselling is one of Australia’s most rapidly growing industries and a field that continues to grow in response to societal changes, advancements in research and emerging therapeutic approaches. With the rapid rise of telehealth as a professional practice, counsellors who can adapt to this new technology will be sought after by clients and employers.
UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in counselling designed to provide you with a deep understanding of the issues that affect people in society and the skills to help them find strategies to manage. Because of our long history of helping adults ready themselves for ever-changing workplaces, our postgraduate courses include professional training which ensures you are future-fit to adapt and innovate within this dynamic field. You can specialise in areas such as children and adolescents, grief and loss, relationships, trauma and mental health. You’ll learn from experts who are engaged in cutting-edge research and have the experience to help you secure your career in counselling.
Most of our students choose to study online, where they belong to a community of adults who bring their life and work experiences together to build networks for the future. On-campus students can access accommodation, sporting and support services. Whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters per year.
Throughout your studies, you will be introduced to Australia’s mental healthcare system and build the practical skillset required of a modern counsellor. UNE have been training university-qualified counsellors for over 25 years. By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Explore the counselling courses on offer at UNE.
What our students say
The three courses I have completed at UNE have been practical, skills-based and informative. Currently, I am working as a lecturer in Counselling at UNE.
Louise Taylor, PhD (Counselling) student and lecturerFind the right major or specialisation for your studies in Counselling
With demand for allied health professionals strong and rising, UNE’s counselling offerings will help you to stay at the forefront of rapid changes to the industry. Strengthen your future career options in the field of mental health. Explore our counselling courses now.
Why study with us?
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Careers in Counselling
By studying counselling with UNE, you will have the future-proof interpersonal and ethical skillset to secure positions in a wide range of careers within the allied health area. With the need for those with expertise in counselling set to rise, professionals with good training and advanced skillsets can find work in a variety of settings.
- School counsellor
Work in educational settings to support students' academic, social, and emotional development. - Substance abuse counsellor
Help individuals struggling with addiction to achieve recovery and maintain sobriety. - Couples and family counsellor
Assist couples and families in resolving conflicts, improving communication, and building healthier relationships. - Rehabilitation counsellor
Aid people with disabilities to achieve independence and employment, providing support and resources. - Career counsellor
Assist individuals in exploring career options, making career-related decisions, and developing job-seeking skills. - Mental health counsellor
Offer counselling and support to individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health issues. - Social worker
Address various social and emotional challenges by providing advocacy, support, and access to community resources. - Community services manager
Oversee and coordinate social service programs and organisations focused on community well-being and support.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience SurveyFive Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
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What happens next?
Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.
2024 applications are now open. The application process only takes 20 minutes to complete. Don’t delay, apply now!
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