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Mental Health, Psychology & Counselling

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Provider Online Courses Australia Pty Ltd
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Course overview

Nearly one in two Australians, aged between 16 and 85, will suffer from a mental health disorder in their lifetime. A career as a mental health professional puts you in a position to be able to identify the warning signs and provide real and ongoing care to those who really need it. Not only that, you’ll gain a greater insight into your own mental health as well as the best strategies available for tuning into the emotional well-being of your loved ones.

If you want to make a difference, studying our Mental Health, Psychology & Counselling Course Bundle will give you the hands-on skills you need to get straight to work.

Job outcomes

  • Careers Counsellor

  • Counsellor

  • School A/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

With our Mental Health Bundle, you’ll save more than $500 on 3 industry-leading courses, including:

  • Child & Adolescent Mental Health Micro-Credential

  • Mental Health in Adults Micro-Credential

  • Celebrity ‘Mental Health’ Masterclass Series

  • Counselling Skills Micro-Credential

  • Counselling Career Sampler

  • Relationship Counselling Micro-Credential

Our mental health, counselling & psychology courses are designed in collaboration with top experts such as Dr Golly, Wayne Schwass and Jade Hameister OAM. Once completed, you’ll deeply understand common mental health conditions for both children and adults. You’ll know how to identify symptoms and engage with the best support techniques and treatments. And you’ll be prepared for the workforce in an increasingly competitive industry.

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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
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    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

310 Hours

Delivery

100% online – Enrol at any time and study on your own terms. Assessments are designed to improve comprehension rather than test the recall of facts in a timed setting.

Assessment

  • Assessments are short answer and multiple choice

Additional information

  • Instant access (simply enrol online, anytime)

  • Fast turnaround on marking (within 1 business day)

  • One on one mentor support

  • Live chat, 7 days a week

Subjects

Mental Health Topics

  • Introduction Child and Adolescent Mental Health

  • Mental and Physical Health Disorders: Infancy to Adolescents

  • Lifestyle and Nutrition: Children to Adolescents

  • Social and Environmental Concerns: Children and Adolescents

  • Emotional Wellbeing in Children and Adolescents

  • Psychological Health Concerns: Children and Adolescents

  • Holistic Health and Well-being: Children and Adolescents

  • An Approach to Mental Well-being and Recovery

  • Building Resilience for Mental Well-being

  • Mental Wellbeing Support Services for Children and Adolescents

  • An insight into understanding mental health (An interview with Matt Green – Mental Health Specialist)

  • An Introduction to Adult Mental Health

  • Psychological Problems Affecting Adults

  • Complex Disorders and Neurological Illnesses

  • Social Psychology and Mental Illness

  • Mood Disorders and Emotional Wellbeing

  • Holistic Health and Wellness

  • Recovery – Focused Care

  • Learning Resilience in Adulthood

  • Treatment and Support in Adult Mental Health

Celebrity Mentor Series

  • Celebrity Mentor Series: Jade Hameister – Dealing with Bullies

  • Celebrity Mentor Series: Jade Hameister – Mental Strength

  • Celebrity Mentor Series: Jade Hameister – Self Motivating

  • Celebrity Mentor Series: Wayne Schwass – Introduction to Mental Health (Own Your Story)

  • Celebrity Mentor Series: Wayne Schwass – Emotional Connection

  • Celebrity Mentor Series: Wayne Schwass – Holistic Mental Health for Families

  • Celebrity Mentor Series: Wayne Schwass – Hopes and Fears

  • Celebrity Mentor Series: Wayne Schwass – Introduction to Child and Adolescent Mental Health

  • Celebrity Mentor Series: Wayne Schwass – Mental Health Toolbox

  • Celebrity Mentor Series: Wayne Schwass – Practical Tips on Helping People

  • Celebrity Mentor Series: Wayne Schwass – Wellbeing Champions

  • Celebrity Mentor Series: Dr Golly – Mental Health During Pregnancy

  • Celebrity Mentor Series: Dr Golly – Post-Natal Depression

  • Celebrity Mentor Series: Dr Golly – Seeking Help

  • Counselling Topics

  • Work Effectively In The Community Sector

  • Provide Behaviour Support In The Context Of Individualised Plans

  • Work with Diverse People

  • Support Individual Health & 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

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Payment options

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About Online Courses Australia Pty Ltd

Online Courses Australia (OCA) is a leading provider of flexible, industry-endorsed online learning that delivers a world-class online learning experience for learners of all ages and backgrounds.

We offer over 100 courses covering thousands of topics across 25+ industries, all CPD accredited and aligned with industry demands. Our offerings are ideal for individuals starting their careers, career changers, and anyone looking to upskill. With every course, students receive lifetime access, compatibility across devices, free “On Demand” content like podcasts and vodcasts featuring celebrities and industry mentors, access to OCA’s Careers Portal, unlimited student support, and mentorship from industry professionals.

Our highly customised learning platform features an intuitive design, mobile accessibility, social learning opportunities, advanced reporting, gamification elements, and e-commerce integration for lifelong learning. OCA ensures students are supported through a sophisticated ticketing system for quick responses and proactive mentorship initiatives, empowering them to gain confidence and skills that are immediately applicable in the workforce.

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