Graduate Certificate in Counselling
Western Sydney University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00917K
Counselling is a cross-disciplinary pathway into a career in helping human beings in distress. In counselling, clients learn self-knowledge and become able to change through a dedicated helping relationship, in which high levels of skill, sensitivity, self knowledge and ethical conduct are required of the helper. In contrast to some of the longer-established helping professions, counselling, as taught in this program, places greater emphasis on the creation of a therapeutic environment for the client than on specific techniques or the application of particular theoretical models. Sequenced training in basic skills and concomitant self-awareness forms a major part of the first year of the program. Throughout, relevant theory is learned in direct relation to practice. This program is aimed specifically at graduates in psychology, social work or welfare work who are currently employed in counselling, and who wish to undertake a one year part-time program to broaden and deepen their existing skills and knowledge base. Students who wish to meet Professional Training Standards are advised to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Counselling.
Designed for
Qualified professionals who wish to develop skills to complement their practice
Structure
40 credit points (4 units)
Subjects
- Foundations of Psychotherapy and Counselling
- Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice
Standard entry requirements
Undergraduate degree or higher in any discipline and a group interview on campus to demonstrate suitability for the program. Invitations to the interview process will be selective, based on CV and letter, and interviewees will be ranked, as numbers admitted to the program are limited.
Study pathways
Applications for advanced standing will be assessed in accordance with current policy.
Further information
This course is available to Australian students only. Information for applicants about the interview: Prior to the interview, applicants will be required to submit a detailed CV to ssap@westernsydney.edu.au and an accompanying letter of application addressing the following: Reason for wishing to pursue a counselling qualification; relevant life experience; relevant work or volunteer experience.
