Bachelor

Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Comprehensive Undergraduate Degree

The Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy is a comprehensive undergraduate degree designed to prepare students for professional roles in the mental health and wellbeing sector. This program blends theoretical foundations with practical skills to equip graduates with the competencies required to support individuals facing psychological, emotional, and social challenges.

Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Quick Facts at a Glance

Everything you need to know about this program

Duration

3-4 Years (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Year 12 or equivalent + IELTS 6.0 (no band < 6.0)

Tuition Fee

AUD 25,000 - 35,000/year

Intakes

February, July

Qualification

Bachelor

Provider

Ikon Institute of Australia

Program Highlights

Key features that make this program stand out

PACFA and ACA accredited programs

Extensive supervised clinical placements

Multiple therapeutic modalities (CBT, Person-Centred, Gestalt)

Specialisation options available

Professional registration pathway

Strong career outcomes

About This Course

The Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy is a comprehensive undergraduate degree designed to prepare students for professional roles in the mental health and wellbeing sector. This program blends theoretical foundations with practical skills to equip graduates with the competencies required to support individuals facing psychological, emotional, and social challenges.

Why Study This Course?

World-Class Education and Accreditation

Australia's education system is globally respected, with many counselling and psychotherapy programs accredited by leading bodies such as PACFA and ACA. These accreditations ensure that programs meet rigorous academic and professional standards.

Balanced Theoretical and Practical Learning

The degree combines academic coursework with hands-on practical experience through supervised placements or internships. This approach develops your clinical skills, ethical awareness, and ability to apply counselling theories effectively.

Diverse Specialisations and Electives

Students can tailor their studies by choosing electives or specialisation streams including youth and adolescent counselling, trauma and crisis intervention, addictions counselling, family and relationship therapy, and mindfulness approaches.

Career Opportunities and Demand

Graduates enter a field with growing opportunities due to increased mental health awareness and government support. Potential career paths include counsellor in community services, schools, or private practice, mental health support worker, and more.

Pathway to Further Education

The Bachelor degree often serves as a stepping stone to advanced qualifications like Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy, Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and other specialised mental health postgraduate degrees.

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Graduates can work as counsellors, psychotherapists, mental health workers, community support professionals, and more, in various settings such as clinics, schools, and social services.