The Master of Counselling at Edith Cowan University is designed for individuals passionate about supporting others through life’s challenges and fostering wellbeing. You will gain the essential knowledge, practical skills, and hands-on experience required to excel as a professional counsellor across a variety of settings. This postgraduate degree delves into person-centred approaches, exploring diverse counselling theories and techniques, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, and humanistic models. You will also engage with specialist areas such as counselling children and adolescents, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mental health, and trauma-informed practice.
This course is studied full-time on campus over two years, offering a comprehensive learning experience. You will examine the ethical and professional considerations crucial for counsellors, particularly in today's evolving digital landscape. A significant component of your learning involves a 220-hour professional field placement, including supervised practice, where you will plan, implement, and evaluate counselling sessions. You will graduate with the confidence and competence to deliver flexible, ethical, and culturally responsive counselling services to individuals, families, and communities.