Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy in Joondalup Australia | Edith Cowan University

The Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy program combines theoretical learning, hands-on skill development, and reflective clinical practice in counseling and psychotherapy.
This coursework Masters primarily follows a psychoanalytic approach, with some elements of systemic theory.
Admission requires a recognized three-year undergraduate degree in fields like social work, psychology, medicine, nursing, theology, or human services.
Priority consideration goes to candidates with two or more years of full-time professional counseling experience (or equivalent).
During your final year, you can refine clinical abilities through extended fieldwork or, with sufficient prior experience, undertake a research project instead.

Program learning objectives
Critically analyze and integrate theoretical concepts, research methodologies, and practical skills to achieve expert-level counseling proficiency.
Employ psychodynamic and systemic understanding to assess, interpret, and apply complex counseling approaches in real-world contexts.
Utilize advanced communication abilities to develop original contributions to professional counseling practice.
Demonstrate exceptional self-direction when engaging in supervised clinical work or executing significant research projects.