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Advanced Psychology & Mental Health: The Counselling Toolkit

Study Method Online, Virtual
Institution Ulleo
Start Date Enrol anytime
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Course overview

Whether you want to launch a new career, upskill in your current role, or simply learn more about what it means to be human – counselling is an invaluable skill for anyone and everyone.

  • Explore real-world counselling techniques and approaches from Australia’s leading counsellors, psychologists and health coaches.
  • Learn the art of empathetic communication: a game-changing skill that can transfer into both meaningful work and everyday life.
  • Discover the complex inner workings of the human mind and body, plus, the important psychological concepts that explain our behaviour.
  • Master the art of self-care and preventative mental health with skills and strategies backed by the latest research.

Through inspiring stories, engaging Ulleo Live! sessions, and dedicated mentor support, Ulleo empowers you to take charge of the experience, set the pace, and learn your own way.

Love what you learn with Ulleo.

Who's It For?

  • You are looking to start your career in counselling or the field of health and wellbeing more generally.
  • You are looking to upskill in your current role by learning how to support and empower others with specific counselling techniques.
  • You are passionate about health and wellbeing and want to know how you can support yourself and others to achieve positive mental health.
  • You want to learn the foundations of psychology and how the concepts can apply to everyday life.
  • You want to learn specific strategies for stress management, self-care and building healthy relationships.

Job outcomes

  • Mental health counselling
  • Relationship counselling
  • School counselling
  • Youth work
  • Social work
  • Coaching

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What you'll learn

  • Explore the fascinating psychological concepts that explain our brains, bodies and behaviours.
  • Understand the myths around mental health and ways to better define the concept.
  • Discover the importance of emotional awareness, regulation and expression in everyday life.
  • Master the art of building healthy relationships, including the ever-evolving relationship with yourself.
  • Get to know the role of self-care, stress management and mindfulness as preventative mental health.
  • Learn about the variety of different therapies out there and exciting new areas of research.
  • Develop the key attributes to drive your career in counselling: empathy, resilience and open-mindedness.
  • Learn the essential counselling communication skills and strategies for empowering clients.
  • Uncover the challenges and opportunities of working in mental health and how to excel in the industry.

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location

Duration study load

  • Roughly 80 hours of learning

Delivery

  • Delivered fully online at your own pace
  • 10 jam-packed lessons with activities
  • Over 40 engaging videos and podcasts

Course features

  • Delivered fully online at your own pace, be empowered to learn anytime, anywhere.
  • Love what you learn with over 30 engaging and inspiring videos, activities, quizzes and resources.
  • Connect, collaborate and build knowledge through fortnightly Ulleo Live! workshops and Q&As.
  • Get dedicated learning support from Course Mentors and Ulleo’s friendly Community Services team.

Professional Recognition

Ulleo’s courses are a fantastic way to upskill or unlock a new career path without the time and cost commitments of a full-time degree.

Learning directly from a number of industry professionals, Ulleo’s short course equips you with in-demand, up-to-date knowledge and skills. Once completed, you might move directly into the industry or pursue further study.

Pathways to Further Study
Ulleo partners with various Higher Education and Registered Training Providers so that you can continue your learning journey – often with academic credit and/or discounted course fees!

Digital Badge & Certificate of Completion
At the end of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Digital Badge (issued by Credly). This is a fantastic way to verify your knowledge and skills and stand out from the crowd to potential employers – simply add them to your LinkedIn profile, personal website or resume!

Subjects

Core Lessons
The Origins of Psychology: Understanding Mind & Behaviour
Mental Health & Wellbeing: Exploring Different Perspectives
Understanding Emotions: Functions, Processing & Expression
Mindset & The Self: The Role of Identity in Mental Health
Building Healthy Relationships: Communication & Conflict Strategies
Strategies for Self-Care: Focusing on Preventative Mental Health
Therapeutic Alliance: Understanding the Therapist-Patient Relationship
The Counselling Skillset: How to Communicate Effectively
Empowering Clients: Different Approaches to Therapy
Counselling in Action: Stories From the Field

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Payment options

Ulleo courses offer substantial value for money and have flexible payment options to help you start your studies sooner, including:

  • Upfront payment (with discounts) via all major credit cards
  • Buy Now, Pay Later options, including Afterpay, to spread your payments out over two months
  • A payment plan starting from as little as $50 a week

Tuition fees include course delivery and assessments, access to exclusive student discounts and benefits worth hundreds of dollars, and direct access to course mentors and our community engagement team to support you during your studies. Please note this course does not qualify for VET student loans or other government-assisted funding.

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About Ulleo

At Ulleo, we offer flexible and affordable online short courses co-created with Australia’s leading industry experts.

Whether you’re looking to start a new career path or explore a new passion, our engaging learning experience provides skills for now and into the future. As a Ulleo student, you’ll receive support and advice from industry mentors — practising professionals eager to share their knowledge.

As a profit-with-purpose company, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. As of 2024, we’ve planted over 7,000 trees on behalf of our students!

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