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Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy
This two year, full-time program combines the strands of theory, practicum and personal development as you are introduced to a wide range of counselling modalities. Practical skills are gained via experiential learning, undertaken in class, and clients are seen in 2nd year in the JNI clinic and/or via placements at the many organisations with which JNI is in partnership. The Graduate Diploma is the preferred option for those who have a degree in a related field, or a degree in an unrelated field combined with sufficient work experience in a relevant area.
The Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy is an Australian Counselling Association (ACA) 'Approved Counsellor Training Counrse'.
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| Duration | Location | FEE-HELP |
| 2 years full‑time |
St Leonards campus | Available |
| 2010 Intake | Study Options | Internship/Field work |
| February and July | Full-time and part-time | 50 hours in year 2 |
Course outline:
Year 1
- Developmental Psychology
- Personality Development Theory
- Practicum 1: Core Skills
- Practicum II: Micro Skills
- Group Therapy I
- Group Therapy II
Year 2
- Couple and Family Therapy
- Therapeutic Assessment and Intervention
- Practicum III: Trainee Clinic
- Group Therapy III
- Group Therapy IV
- Minor Dissertation: Differentiation of Self
- 1 Elective Study
For entry requirements, click here.
For more detailed course descriptions, please contact us or download a Course Guide here.
