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Counsellors Nec

OSCA 261131·ANZSCO 272199

Employed

4,900

Part-time share

63.7%

Female share

81.3%

Median age

49 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Counsellors Nec is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Graduate Diploma of Gestalt Therapy, Certificate IV in Indigenous Mental Health (Social and Emotional Well Being), Graduate Certificate in Men's Behaviour Change Individual and Group Work Interventions, and Graduate Certificate in Integrated Violence, Abuse and Neglect Interventions.

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About this career

Provides counselling services to individuals, families and groups to assist in overcoming difficulties and improving overall quality of life through a range of therapeutic interventions.

What they typically do

  • Provides individual and group counselling sessions to clients to address emotional and psychological challenges
  • Assesses clients' counselling needs and requirements including conducting risk assessments and screening
  • Assists with the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviours
  • Facilitates referrals to Health Professionals or community resources

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
29.6%
NSW
27.9%
QLD
20.3%
WA
10.3%
SA
6.7%
ACT
2.5%
TAS
2%
NT
0.7%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Counsellors Nec.

  • Graduate Diploma of Gestalt Therapy

    11215NAT · AQF 8 · 1 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Indigenous Mental Health (Social and Emotional Well Being)

    11280NAT · AQF 4 · 0 providers

    View qualification
  • Graduate Certificate in Men's Behaviour Change Individual and Group Work Interventions

    11209NAT · AQF 8 · 1 providers

    View qualification
  • Graduate Certificate in Integrated Violence, Abuse and Neglect Interventions

    11326NAT · AQF 8 · 0 providers

    View qualification
  • Certificate IV in Life Coaching

    11349NAT · AQF 4 · 1 providers

    View qualification
  • Graduate Diploma of Play Therapy

    11380NAT · AQF 8 · 0 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Transformational Coaching

    11416NAT · AQF 4 · 0 providers

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  • Diploma of Life Coaching

    11417NAT · AQF 5 · 0 providers

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  • Graduate Diploma of Counselling

    11384NAT · AQF 8 · 3 providers

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  • Course in Family Group Conferencing

    10922NAT · 0 providers

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  • Diploma of Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

    11459NAT · AQF 5 · 0 providers

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