Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy

This Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy invites you to explore the complexities of the human mind, using diverse disciplinary perspectives including scientific, philosophical and spiritual disciplines. Beyond academic learning, the course focuses on understanding human emotion and thought, enhancing your ability to connect with and help others on a deeper level. Throughout the course, you will develop fundamental skills essential for counselling and psychotherapy. This includes learning ethical, culturally sensitive, and collaborative practices to design early intervention programs tailored to client goals and individual diversity. The course also includes a clinical placement. This invaluable hands-on experience allows you to apply your classroom learning to real-world scenarios, enriching your theoretical knowledge and preparing you for professional work after graduation.

International applicants must meet both the academic and English language requirements to enter this course. This 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. 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. For more information about writing your admissions statement, click here. 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.