CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling
Learn in a simulated environment that uses qualified actors to replicate live counselling sessions
Gain the skills and knowledge to work with clients experiencing complex situations requiring advanced interviewing and communication skills.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Leederville
When Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
Gain hands-on experience in a simulated work environment
The Diploma of Counselling is delivered using interactive learning where you'll gain practical hands-on experience. You'll be exposed to a simulated environment that uses qualified actors as clients to replicate live counselling sessions. You'll gain skills needed to work with clients experiencing complex situations, requiring advanced interviewing and communication skills in a community services setting.
Topics covered include person-centred practice, mental health, lifespan development, theories of counselling and micro skills, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, loss and grief support, crisis response and trauma informed care.
Please note that this course provides an introduction to counselling. If you would like to establish yourself as a private practitioner, you will need to obtain a Bachelor of Counselling to be eligible for ACA registration.
- Build and facilitate counselling relationships with clients
- Reflect on and improve your own professional practice
- Research and apply personality and development theories
- Work legally and ethically
I have the following attributes:
- 18+ years of age
- Able to undertake research and apply myself to self directed activities
- Broad-minded and non-judgemental
- Able to keep information confidential
- Able to relate to people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures
Please also consider the following carefully before enrolling; some units within this course may be triggering for people who have experienced trauma, mental health issues, alcohol and other drug issues, risk of suicide and/or crisis. Please ensure you have sufficient support networks for the duration of your study.
Important information
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations | $64.80 | $15.00 |
| CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship | $97.20 | $10.00 |
| CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills | $89.10 | $10.00 |
| CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process | $145.80 | $20.00 |
| CHCCSL004 Research and apply personality and development theories | $72.90 | $5.00 |
| CHCCSL005 Apply learning theories in counselling | $81.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCSL006 Select and use counselling therapies | $89.10 | $15.00 |
| CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes | $129.60 | $20.00 |
| CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management | $121.50 | $15.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $48.60 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $81.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $64.80 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
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$89.10 | $5.00 |
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$64.80 | $25.00 |
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$72.90 | $5.00 |
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$64.80 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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