Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy

The Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy offers a holistic understanding of this field, focusing on treating the ‘whole person’. This unique course equips you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling you to start a new career in counselling and psychotherapy or integrate these skills into your current work. Our teaching approach is integrative and multidisciplinary, and takes into account biological, cultural, sociological, psychological, philosophical, spiritual and psychodynamic factors. What sets us apart is our unique integration of these diverse fields, using scientifically validated processes alongside methods that focus on care for the soul and traditional healing. At Ikon, we highly value self-development and strive to nurture exceptional practitioners who are also wonderful humans. We understand that being an exceptional counsellor goes beyond theoretical knowledge. Through experiential learning and personal development, you will acquire skills to effectively engage with clients and guide them towards healing. Throughout the course, you will engage in ethical and culturally sensitive practices, and use a range of therapeutic models and techniques including a specialised trauma approach that balances the mind, body, and spirit.

International applicants must meet both the academic and English language requirements to enter this course. The academic entry pathways include: Recent Senior Secondary Education: This applies to those who have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (Year 12) or its equivalent within the past two years. For guaranteed entry, an ATAR of 65 is required. Applicants with Higher Education (HE) study must have undertaken a higher education qualification (or, partially completed a higher education qualification). Vocational Education and Training (VET) study: This requires completion of a vocational qualification at Diploma level or higher. Work/Life experience: If you have left senior secondary education more than two years prior to your application and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, you may be eligible based on your professional or work experience and/or any non-formal courses taken in preparation for tertiary study or relevant to the subject area. You must also submit a written admission statement outlining your reasons for pursuing the Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy. All applicants must complete the Learner Questionnaire found in the Application Form, demonstrating their inherent qualities and motivations to succeed in the course. You may also be asked to participate in an informal interview with an Ikon representative.