COUNS541

Counselling Skills

2026

30

500

02 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Block

HDCO544 or COUNS544

HDCO541

This paper provides the opportunity for students to develop competence in basic relational and conversational skills of counselling within a narrative perspective. Students will develop a repertoire of counselling skills which are relevant in a variety of contexts. Video feedback and peer supervision will be used.

Teaching Periods and Locations
26X (BLK)
Paper outline 		02 Feb 2026 - 13 Dec 2026 Block 100% internal assessment

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This paper is taught partially online. It is a compulsory paper for the MCouns and is available only to students enrolled in this programme. Students must arrange their own practicum placement in order to meet course requirements. The arrangements must be approved by the Professional Leader Counsellor Education.

Timetabled lectures

26X (BLK)
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 *FEB 11 Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM TC.1.31A / TC.2.27, Block Feb 11 - Feb 15
Lecture 2 *FEB 12 Thur 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM TC.1.31A / TC.2.27, Block Feb 12 - Feb 15
Lecture 3 *FEB 13 Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM TC.1.31A / TC.2.27, Block Feb 13 - Feb 15
Lecture 4 *MARCH 11 Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM TC.2.27, Block Mar 11 - Mar 15
Lecture 5 *MARCH 12 Thur 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM TC.2.27, Block Mar 12 - Mar 15
Lecture 6 *MARCH 13 Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM TC.2.27, Block Mar 13 - Mar 15
Lecture 7 *MAY 06 Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM TC.2.27, Block May 6 - May 10
Lecture 8 *MAY 07 Thur 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM TC.2.27, Block May 7 - May 10
Lecture 9 *MAY 08 Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM TC.2.27, Block May 8 - May 10
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Indicative Fees

    • You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Domestic
International
26X (BLK) $2,410

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26X (BLK) $9,895

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

Counselling

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 8 Jan 2025 04:23am
  • Indicative fees current as of 14 Oct 2025 01:20am