Diploma of Counselling

Apply for a Student Visa and become a skilled counsellor with the Australian Learning Group (ALG)

Studying for a Diploma of Counselling at the ALG - Australian Learning Group (formerly 4Life College) will not only give you the ability to become a skilled and aware counsellor, but it can also provide you with skills that will be extremely helpful in a variety of career pathways. No matter if you are planning to embark on a career in counselling, are looking to improve your current career or just want to further your own personal development, our framework ensures you will be getting the most out of your studies.

What will you learn at the Australian Learning Group?

As part of our course, you will become familiar with evidence-based counselling models, strategies and therapies as well as techniques from strength-based therapy.

• Mindfulness
• Feedback-informed therapy framework
• Narrative therapy
• Neuropsychology
• Person-centered approach
• Positive psychology

After completing engaging face-to-face training, role plays and simulations to improve your confidence, you will be able to apply what you have learned in our supervised student clinic. There you can apply your newfound skills and develop your professional approach to the industry.

Some of the skills students will be learning are:

Building a therapeutic alliance with a client, reflective practice, micro-skills of counselling, listening, attending, communication skills, questioning, specific counselling interventions, a good grounding in legal and ethical practice for working in Australia, understanding mental health and the challenges of mental illness, case management, interpersonal communication skills, history of counselling theory...

Job Outcomes:

• Social worker
• Domestic and Family Violence Counsellor
• Youth worker
• Case Management Supervisor
• Case Worker or Case Manager
• Community Services Worker
• Community Services Manager
• Careers Counsellor
• Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
• Family and Marriage Counsellor
• Rehabilitation Counsellor
• Student Counsellor

Course outcomes:

• A study pathway to a suitable bachelor’s degree.
• Preparation for further study and vocational skills with the development of study and research skills, language and literacy skills, communication skills, time management, planning and managing projects, interpersonal skills and the development of techniques.

Enrol in the Diploma of Counselling at ALG with Study Anywhere and get free help with your Student Visa from our registered migration agent. A monthly payment plan is also available. Contact us for more information.