CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling
Learn in a simulated environment that uses qualified actors to replicate live counselling sessions
Gain the skills and knowledge to work with clients experiencing complex situations requiring advanced interviewing and communication skills.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
Overview
Campus Leederville
When Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode On campus
Gain hands-on experience in a simulated work environment
The Diploma of Counselling is delivered using interactive learning where you'll gain practical hands-on experience. You'll be exposed to a simulated environment that uses qualified actors as clients to replicate live counselling sessions. You'll gain skills needed to work with clients experiencing complex situations, requiring advanced interviewing and communication skills in a community services setting.
Topics covered include person-centred practice, mental health, lifespan development, theories of counselling and micro skills, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, loss and grief support, crisis response and trauma informed care.
Please note that this course provides an introduction to counselling. If you would like to establish yourself as a private practitioner, you will need to obtain a Bachelor of Counselling to be eligible for ACA registration.
- Build and facilitate counselling relationships with clients
- Reflect on and improve your own professional practice
- Research and apply personality and development theories
- Work legally and ethically
I have the following attributes:
- 18+ years of age
- Able to undertake research and apply myself to self directed activities
- Broad-minded and non-judgemental
- Able to keep information confidential
- Able to relate to people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures
Please also consider the following carefully before enrolling; some units within this course may be triggering for people who have experienced trauma, mental health issues, alcohol and other drug issues, risk of suicide and/or crisis. Please ensure you have sufficient support networks for the duration of your study.
Important information
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $90.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCSL001 | Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
| CHCCSL002 | Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills |
| CHCCSL003 | Facilitate the counselling relationship and process |
| CHCCSL004 | Research and apply personality and development theories |
| CHCCSL005 | Apply learning theories in counselling |
| CHCCSL006 | Select and use counselling therapies |
| CHCCSL007 | Support counselling clients in decision-making processes |
| CHCCSM005 | Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
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