Study Method Online
Provider Online Courses Australia Pty Ltd
Recognition CPD
Start Date Enrol anytime

Course overview

Trained counsellors are needed now more than ever. The government’s JobOutlook website estimates that around 22,000 jobs in counselling will open up over the next five years. It’s also a profession that earns around 20% above the national average.

The training in this Counselling Course Bundle won’t just set you up with proven ways to help people through tough times. It will also improve your communication, problem-solving, and soft skills like time management and teamwork. It’s perfect for healthcare workers, teachers, HR staff, and all others who find themselves in a caring capacity.

Once you’ve completed this course bundle, you’ll have the skills every counsellor needs to build strong therapeutic relationships. You’ll know how to support individual health and emotional well-being, work within a structured counselling framework, and understand the key learning and development theories of counselling.

Who's It For?

This course is ideal for healthcare workers, teachers, HR staff, and all others who find themselves in a caring capacity. It is suitable for those looking to upskill, retrain, or build a career in counselling or related fields.

Job outcomes

  • Careers counsellor
  • Counsellor
  • School advisor/Counsellor
  • Social Service Worker and Case Worker
  • Mental Health Outreach Officer
  • Life Coach (grief, rehabilitation, addictions, academic/career)
  • Mental Health Coordinator
  • Family and Marriage Therapist
  • Outreach and Community Support Officer
  • Disabilities Services Officer
  • Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
  • Family Support Officer
  • Counselling Service Manager
  • Pastoral Care Worker
  • Youth case workers
  • Career and support facilitator
  • Housing officer for the homeless
  • Team leader- Charity homes or homeless centres
  • Team leaders at employment agencies
  • Trainee counsellor position
  • Online or phone counsellor position
  • Mental Health Outreach Officer

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What you'll learn

  • Build strong therapeutic relationships

  • Support individual health and emotional well-being

  • Work within a structured counselling framework

  • Understand key learning and development theories of counselling

  • Improve communication and problem-solving skills

  • Develop soft skills such as time management and teamwork

Recognitions

CPD

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

120 Hours

Delivery

  • Delivered 100% online, no classroom required

  • Instant course access (simply enrol online, anytime)

  • Personalised One-on-One Support from a Qualified Vet Nurse

  • Assessments are short answer and multiple choice

  • Fast turnaround on marking (within 1 business day)

  • Live chat, 7 days a week

Course features

  • Saves $198 compared to purchasing industry-recognised counselling courses individually

  • Includes a bonus Mental Health – Celebrity Mentor Series (Masterclasses)

  • All lessons designed by mental health experts who are leaders in their profession

  • Lifetime access to course materials

  • Online job portal (Careers by Online Courses Australia) available upon course completion, providing local and national job opportunities, CV tools, employer connections, job alerts, and career guidance

  • Support services including live chat, technical assistance, admin help, and course support

Professional Recognition

CPD (Continuing Professional Development) recognised.

Subjects

  • Work Effectively In The Community Sector

  • Provide Behaviour Support In The Context Of Individualised Plans

  • Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients And Co-Workers

  • Support Individual Health And Emotional Well-Being

  • Establish And Confirm Counselling Relationship

  • Apply Specialist Interpersonal And Counselling Interview Skills

  • Apply Personality And Development Theories

  • Apply Learning Theories In Counselling

  • Determine Suitability Of Client For Counselling Services

  • Introduction To Relationship Counselling

  • An Introduction To Adult Mental Health

  • Learning Resilience In Adulthood

  • Treatment and Support In Adult Mental Health

BONUS: Mental Health – Celebrity Series (Masterclasses)

  • Jade Hameister – Dealing With Bullies

  • Jade Hameister – Mental Strength

  • Jade Hameister – Self Motivating

  • Wayne Schwass – Introduction To Mental Health

  • (Own Your Story)

  • Wayne Schwass – Emotional Connection

  • Wayne Schwass – Holistic Mental Health For Families

  • Wayne Schwass – Hopes And Fears

  • Wayne Schwass – Introduction to Child and

  • Adolescent Mental Health

  • Wayne Schwass – Mental Health Toolbox

  • Wayne Schwass – Practical Tips On Helping People

  • Wayne Schwass – Wellbeing Champions

  • Dr Golly – Mental Health During Pregnancy

  • Dr Golly – Post Natal Depression

  • Dr Golly – Seeking Help

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Payment options

  • OCA Offers Flexible Study Payment Options

    • Interest-Free Payment Plans Available

    • AfterPay in 4 Available

    • PayPal, Visa & Mastercard Accepted

    • Upfront Payment Discounts Available

    • Start Learning Immediately After Enrolment

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About Online Courses Australia Pty Ltd

Online Courses Australia (OCA) helps you gain real skills, real confidence, and real credentials without putting your life on hold. Whether you’re starting fresh, changing directions, or levelling up, our flexible online learning is designed to fit around your lifestyle so you can keep moving forward while you study.

With 100+ courses across 25 industries, OCA gives you access to practical, outcome-driven learning built for real-world application. We make education more accessible with flexible payment plans and finance options, so you can invest in your future in a way that works for you.

Our “Learn and Earn” approach means you don’t have to pause your life to progress, and with lifetime access to course materials, you can revisit and refresh your knowledge whenever you need. Combined with engaging, high-quality learning experiences, OCA is built to help you grow with confidence and momentum.

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