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The demand for Counsellors is expected to increase by 14.5% between 2020 and 2025, with the Australian Government classifying this job growth as robust.
As a certified professional counsellor, you'll assist individuals, families, and communities in addressing their evolving needs. Through our structured course offerings, you'll acquire valuable knowledge and practical skills that are highly desired across various sectors including healthcare, nonprofit organizations, private practice, and educational institutions.
Whether you're an experienced or aspiring health professional, your core values of honesty, inquisitiveness, and empathy will serve you well. Collaborate with dedicated Flinders University specialists to master evidence-based therapeutic techniques for diverse client needs, covering areas like youth and family support, positive wellbeing approaches, digital healthcare services, long-term illnesses, addiction recovery, bereavement counseling, relationship guidance, disability support, and underserved populations.
Our competency-focused, supervised practical placements within the Diploma and Masters programs allow you to apply your skills in real-world settings. You'll gain hands-on experience addressing mental health challenges, implementing strength-focused strategies, conducting motivational interviews, and delivering both specialized and broad-spectrum treatments.
Applicants for the masters must normally hold an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent in a health-related area - eg behavioural science, counselling, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology or social work.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall with 7.0 Speaking, 7.0 Writing, 7.0 Reading, 7.0 Listening; TOEFL iBT: 94 Total score with 23 Speaking, 27 Writing, 24 Reading, 24 Listening; Pearson PTE Academic: 65 Overall with 65 Speaking, 65 Writing, 65 Reading, 65 Listening; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 185 Overall with 185 Speaking, 185 Writing, 185 Reading, 185 Listening; Occupational English Test (OET): 350 Speaking, 350 Writing, 350 Reading, 350 Listening; Duolingo: Not accepted.