BECOME A SPECIALIST WHO
HELPS PEOPLE THRIVE
- Professionally accredited courses
- Develop in-demand counselling skills
- Hands-on work placement opportunities
Become a counsellor with a greater degree of empathy
If you’re looking to establish a rewarding career as a Counsellor, you’re in safe hands with ACAP. Our accredited courses are designed to equip you with the practical and soft skills you need for the counselling career you want. Through expert mentorship and hands-on learning, we’ll empower you to forge a successful counselling career, where you’ll have the opportunity to support individuals, couples, families or groups in various settings.
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Demand for Counsellors
According to the latest data from the National Skills Commission (Jobs and Skills Australia), counselling jobs are expected to grow for the five years between November 2021 and November 2026. It is forecast that the number of counselling professionals is expected to increase from 24,400 to 27,800 by 2026.
Median hourly earnings are also on the rise, with Counsellors earning up to $45 per hour – 10 per cent more than the average wage of all full-time occupations.
WHY CHOOSE ACAP
With over 20,000 ACAP graduates, we're industry known for preparing our students to meet future demands and develop knowledge that's useful, usable and applicable to real-life solution and real-world change.
MEET ALEX
After fleeing anti-Semitism in Russia, Alex’s family sought safety in refugee camps across Europe before taking up permanent residency in Norway. These experiences fuelled Alex’s passion to understand human nature, leading him to pursue learning opportunities in Australia.
Alex studied counselling at ACAP, driven by his desire to facilitate meaningful changes in the lives of others. Since graduating, Alex has joined the team at ACAP, taking on the role of Academic Skills Advisor, where he is pivotal in supporting the success of students with disabilities through tailored support plans.
Click here to read more about Alex’s journey.
Career opportunities in Counselling
Counselling can be an extremely rewarding career path, allowing you to support vulnerable members of society across areas including relationships and families, grief and loss, trauma, mental health, and addiction. Roles are largely in healthcare, social assistance, education, public health and safety or private practice. These are just some of the directions your career might take you:
- School Counsellor
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Mental Health Counsellor
- Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Child Paediatric Counsellor
- Grief Counsellor
- Child Protection
- Addiction and Substance Abuse Counsellor
- Grief and Bereavement Counsellor
- Crisis Support
- Behaviour Support
- Trauma-informed Support
- Carer Support
Take a look at our popular counselling courses to find the course that best suits your career goals. Whether you’re new to the field, looking to upskill and complement your professional experience, or you’re making a career shift, our courses are designed to support and nurture your passion for helping others.
Choose your mode of study - Online, On-campus or Blended Learning
At ACAP, we provide you with a range of flexible study choices, including on-campus and online study with the option to study full-time or part-time, depending on your chosen course. Whether you are combining your studies with a full-time job, trying to balance your family life or hoping to further your education, we can help you reach your career goals.
We'll support you with funding options
Your fees may vary depending on your enrolment. Whether you're a self-funded domestic student, using a FEE-HELP loan or an international student, we have options to meet your needs.
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Pay Upfront: Pay your tuition fees up front by direct debit, BPAY or credit card every trimester.
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FEE-HELP: A Commonwealth Government loan to help pay for all or part of your higher education course fees.
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