A CAREER IN COUNSELLING REQUIRES A DEGREE OF EMPATHY
BECOME A COUNSELLOR WITH A GREATER DEGREE OF COMPASSION
If you’re looking to establish a rewarding career as a Counsellor, you’re in safe hands with ACAP University College. Our accredited counselling 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.
COUNSELLING COURSES AT ACAP
POTENTIAL CAREER AND SALARY
Counselling-based positions continue to experience growth year on year. Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) estimates that the number of couselling roles in Australia is expected to increase by 14.2% per cent by 2030, creating approximately 2,800 additional work opportunities yearly. Median weekly earnings are also on the rise, with Counsellors earning on average $2,154 per week – 16 per cent more than the average wage of all full-time occupations.
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. Find out about typical occupations and salaries below, based on industry data.
| Role Title / Average Salary | Role Title / Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Addictive Behaviour / $116,693^ | Behaviour support / $81,016^ |
| Carer Support / $81,016^ | Child and adolescence counsellor / $101,120^ |
| Child protection / $88,248^ | Counsellor / $88,248^ |
| Community workers / $119,424^ | Crisis support / $81,016^ |
| Disability support workers / $92,500^ | Family support workers / $92,500^ |
| Grief and bereavement / $101,120^ | Intake assessment officer / $98,349^ |
| Mental health and well-being support worker / $107,398^ | Psychotherapists / $107,250^ |
^Data Source For Indicated Salaries (sourced 2026)
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Sectors you could work in
- Addiction and Substance Abuse
- Child, Adolescence and Families
- Community Support
- Crisis Support
- Grief and Bereavement
- Group Work
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Trauma Support
Flexible study modes
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 full-time work, trying to balance your family life or hoping to further your education, we can help you reach your career goals.
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On Campus
Attend classes for a rewarding, interactive hands-on experience at one of our 6 campuses.
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Online
Study anywhere, anytime with our online classes including discussion forums.
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Blended learning
A combination of live classes and online learning for freedom and practical experience.
alumni stories
Becoming a mental health therapist
I have held a lifelong passion to work as a mental health therapist, but wasn’t in a position to pursue this career until the last 10 years. I had graduated with an honours Psychology degree, but felt the need to develop my counselling skills which I believe are integral to the helping profession. I’m now employed in the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Unit at Mosman Private Hospital – my placement experience during my course paved the way to empowering and informing my growth as a mental health therapist.
You can be yourself
At ACAP, we promote a college culture where every voice is heard and respected, where you have freedom from discrimination and harassment, and feel supported, valued and included.
We particularly welcome students:
- of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent
- with a disability, or ongoing medical or mental health condition
- from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- of diverse genders and sexualities
- from low socio-economic backgrounds
We'll help you succeed
Our deep understanding of human behaviour is reflected in the way you study with us. Smaller, interactive classes help you excel, while our supportive study environment ensures you feel comfortable contributing your thoughts and ideas. ACAP is where your passion for learning is mirrored by our passion for experiential teaching, and where we give you the encouragement and one-on-one support to help you thrive.
We’re outcomes-focused, meaning it’s not just about what you learn while you’re with us, but what you’re capable of when you graduate. Our practical approach provides hours of real-world interaction, insight, and professional connections. You'll graduate with practical skills, enhanced confidence, and contemporary expertise that is industry-recognised and highly sought after.
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.
- Pay Upfront: Pay your tuition fees up front by direct debit or credit card every trimester.
- FEE-HELP: A Commonwealth Government loan to help pay for all or part of your higher education course fees.