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ViewJobs Academy

Advanced Certificate in Psychology & Counselling

Advanced Certificate in Psychology & Counselling

$2,799.00 AUD
$2,799.00 AUD
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Delivered in partnership with The Career Academy

 


This advanced-level course equips you with practical skills and psychological insights that are highly valued across counselling, community support, education, and healthcare roles. 

You’ll complete six bundled certificates covering fundamental psychology, counselling techniques, and professional practice—giving you the confidence to support clients, respond to emotional distress, and apply behavioural strategies in real-world environments. Whether you're aiming to start a career in counselling, support work, or mental health services, this course provides a strong foundation that aligns with job-ready outcomes.


Learn to build rapport, manage difficult conversations, and understand human behaviour through evidence-based models, from Freud to CBT. With ~300 hours of online training and 12 months' access, this is an ideal first step into the psychology and counselling field, or a career booster for those already working in support roles.

 

Enrolment Options

Pay Upfront in Full: $2,799 incl. GST
Get started immediately with full access to your course. Pay securely through Afterpay or ZIP from only $25 per week. Flexible start dates and full student support included.

Pay in 4: $2,799 incl. GST
Break your fee into four equal fortnightly payments of $699.75—no interest, no Buy Now Pay Later account required.

Flexible Weekly Payment Plan: $3,078.90 incl. GST
Begin your course with a $25 deposit, then pay just $25 per week. A flexible and accessible option for anyone needing to spread out their payments over time.

Job Outcomes

Support Worker (Mental Health, Youth, or Aged Care)

Counselling Assistant or Case Worker

Community Services Officer or Intake Coordinator

Job Skills

Client-centred counselling and communication

Emotional regulation and conflict de-escalation

Ethical frameworks and referral practices

Behavioural and cognitive intervention techniques

Understanding of mental health conditions and support methods

What You'll Learn

Build a strong foundation in counselling techniques, behavioural psychology, and ethical client support. You’ll gain practical tools to manage conflict, support people in crisis, and apply therapeutic communication in both workplace and personal settings.

Course Units

Unit Breakdown (6 Courses)

Psychology Fundamentals – An Introduction
1. The Nature and Scope of Psychology
2. The Neurological Basis of Behaviour
3. Environmental Effects on Behaviour
4. Consciousness and Perception
5. Personality
6. Psychological Development
7. Needs, Drives and Motivation

Psychology & Counselling
8. Stress
9. Abnormal Behaviour
10. Individual Behaviour
11. Group Behaviour
12. Methods of Dealing with Psychological Problems
13. Conflict Resolution
14. Interpersonal Communication Skills

Counselling Skills
15. Learning Specific Skills
16. Listening and Bonding
17. Reflection
18. Questioning
19. Interview Techniques
20. Changing Beliefs and Normalising
21. Finding Solutions
22. Ending the Counselling

Advanced Counselling Skills
23. The Counselling Session
24. Focusing on the Present
25. Telephone Counselling
26. Dealing with Crisis
27. Problem-Solving Techniques I – Aggression
28. Problem-Solving Techniques II – Depression
29. Problem-Solving Techniques III – Grief and Loss
30. Problem-Solving Techniques IV – Suicide

Counselling Techniques
31. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy I: Freud, Erikson & Jung
32. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy II: Adler
33. Humanistic / Existential Approaches I: Gestalt Therapy
34. Humanistic / Existential Approaches II
35. Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy
36. Behavioural Therapy
37. Solution-Focused Counselling
38. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Professional Practice in Psychology
39. Understanding Counselling
40. Ethics & Confidentiality
41. Understanding the Self
42. Personality
43. Emotions and Behaviour
44. Supervision
45. Referral Practice

Course Duration

This course comes with 6-12 Months of Access Time

Study Mode & Learning Approach

Offered entirely online and self-paced, this course gives you the flexibility to balance your studies with personal and professional commitments.

By studying with ViewJobs Academy, you'll be able to apply the theory you learn into practical, work-ready skills.

We prioritise providing you with hands-on experience through simulated workplace environments, ensuring you gain the confidence and practical abilities needed for your desired role.

Additional Support & Resources

While studying with ViewJobs Academy, you'll have access to:
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• A dedicated Student Support Team
• Specialist trainers to guide you through the learning process
• Interactive online resources to enhance your learning experience

This self-paced, online course provides the flexibility to balance your studies with personal and professional commitments.

You'll engage in real-world assessments like report writing, role-playing, and independent research projects, developing practical, job-ready skills.

At ViewJobs Academy, you'll receive support from a dedicated Student Support Team and specialist trainers, along with interactive online resources.

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Study designed to fit into your routine

  • No exams, Ever.

    We mean it. Instead, assessments range from open book multiple choice quizzes, portfolios, videos & written assessments.

  • Flexible Study to Fit your Routine

    Study anywhere at any time with 24/7 access to your units

  • A Learning Platform Optimised for Online Study

    Our courses are curated to maintain engagement across video, written content, assignments & audio.
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