Knowing how to support and listen to those in need are some of the most important skills you can have in life. Whether you’re looking to pursue a career in counselling or want to help those close to you more, a short counselling course in the best way to start. Covering everything you need to help others, these short courses can give you a better understanding of how to deal, manage and assist others with a whole range of issues.
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Counselling is one of many mental health studies that falls under the general heading of mental health. It involves studying how people think and what influences behaviour, especially in regards to people with mental illness.
A career in counselling will see you working in an industry that’s challenging but incredibly rewarding. Counselling qualifications can set you up for a career to get started in immediately, but can also be the perfect foundation for a degree in psychology or even psychiatry.
Becoming a counsellor in Australia requires you to undertake some form of formal training and accreditation. Counselling courses at TAFE are one of the most popular options, but different institutions may offer specialty courses, such as holistic counselling courses or mixed psychology and counselling courses. There are counselling courses in Melbourne, counselling courses in Perth, and counselling courses in a variety of other cities around Australia. With the increase of online courses, even if you live in a rural area, you can learn to be a counsellor via distance learning.
A list of some possible courses is provided below:
Most longer-term counselling courses will provide you with a counselling accreditation for Australia from the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. Not all short courses will provide you with this accreditation as some are designed to give you an introduction for further studies, or alternatively as a specialty training for people who already have accreditation. Refer to specific courses for information in regards to accreditation.
Working as a counsellor can serve a number of different purposes. It can be your final career destination or a way to practice your skills while you undertake further psychology training. There is a huge range of specialties for people who want to work in a particular field, creating a range of possible careers. Some of these possible careers include:
No matter what area of counselling you want to work in or specialise in, there are a number of skills that counsellors need to have or be able to learn. These skills include:
If you think this could be you, make sure to browse our list of counselling short courses now!