Counselling

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.