Counselling Advanced Certificate
- 90 Study Hours
- 9 Subjects
- Self-Paced
Payment Plans
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- 6 Month Plan
- 12 Month Plan
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Life isn’t easy. But you can make life easier for some people by supporting them through tough times by studying an online counselling course. The Counselling Advanced Certificate is an ideal step towards a career in counselling, or a great way to upskill in conflict resolution, support, and care.
You can use your counselling skills to help people in a range of situations, including:
- Loss and grief
- Financial struggles
- Loneliness or isolation
- Depression
- Domestic and family violence
- Conflict resolution
This online counselling course covers topics like:
- Building a therapeutic relationship
- Counselling frameworks
- Counselling theories
- How to support individual health and wellbeing
- Empathy as a counsellor
- Rapport building
Following the completion of your online counselling course, You’ll come away with a Counselling Advanced Certificate and the foundational skills you need to support others in a variety of situations. Whether you pursue a career in counselling, or you use your counselling skills in other roles or environments, the skills will help you and others for life.
Industry Overview: Counselling
With the rise in demand for mental health workers in Australia, counselling skills are becoming highly sought after. In Australia, the Health & Community Services industry includes 123,000+ businesses and more than 1.1 million workers. The 2021-22 Federal Budget included creating up to 57 new mental health treatment sites, as well as additional centres for children and youth. This brings the total estimated mental health spend to $6.1 billion during this period.
Not only this, but the soft skills gained through this online counselling course can be used in a range of roles, from HR workers and administrators to allied health nurses, and teachers – all currently in high demand.
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What to Expect
All of our courses are designed with you in mind. Easy to navigate and user-friendly. Studying our short online courses can help in your professional development, giving you the tools to fill in any gaps in your knowledge and boost your skills and capabilities.
We have designed simple step-by-step modules that are intuitive so there are no confusing and clunky navigation menus, just seamless click-through navigation supported with engaging material including high-quality video for some of our courses.
Lessons are all taught on demand, and assessments are generally short answers or multiple-choice that can be re-taken as needed. Direct learning for those with busy schedules!
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CPD Accredited
This course is CPD accredited, which means it is globally recognised for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). All Eo courses are CPD accredited.
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It refers to the process of tracking and documenting the skills, knowledge and experience that you gain both formally and informally as you work, beyond any initial training. It’s a record of what you experience, learn and then apply. The term is generally used to mean a physical folder or portfolio documenting your development as a professional.
100% Online & Self-Paced (Our Online Platform, Learning Lounge)
All Eo courses are 100% online and offered on our platform Learning Lounge. So, no classes, seminars, or lectures to attend. You get to be in control of when and how you study. Fit your study around your busy life at a time convenient to you. Your course purchase will never expire, so you can take your time. Take care of your business, family and life, and learn new skills at your convenience.
Dedicated Support
Eo has a team of dedicated support staff based in Brisbane, Australia. Our phones are active all day with student support officers ready to take your call. Our operational hours are Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm (AEST) or simply email us at admin@eoacademy.com.au or jump onto the Eo live webchat.
Payments to Fit Your Budget
Eo offers a range of payment options. Take advantage of pay upfront discounts, including a range of flexible payment plans (3-month rapid payment plan, 6-month rapid payment plan, 12-month ‘pay as you go’ plan). We accept all major credit cards.
If you require an invoice to be issued, simply call us on 1300 459 157 or email us at admin@eoacademy.com.au and we’ll be happy to assist. For larger corporate clients, please call us directly on 1300 459 157 and ask to speak to one of our corporate business managers. We also offer corporate discounts.

Industry Recognised
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate/s of Achievement at the nominated level of this particular course. Larger masters courses may attract more than 1 certificate. Our certificate levels are:
- Masters Certificate Level
- Advanced Certificate Level
- Certificate Level
- Career Sampler - Certificate
Work Effectively In The Community Sector
Provide Behaviour Support In The Context Of Individualised Plans
Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients & Co-Workers
Support Individual Health & Emotional Well-Being
Establish and Confirm Counselling Relationship
Apply Specialist Interpersonal And Counselling Interview Skills
Apply Personality And Development Theories
Apply Learning Theories In Counselling
Determine Suitability Of Client For Counselling Services
- Counsellor
- School Counsellor
- Careers Counsellor
- Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
- Family Support Officer
- Counselling Service Manager
- Pastoral Care Worker
Delivered 100% online, no classroom training
All courses are based on blended learning. Study anytime & anywhere at your convenience. Fit in and around your schedule
Assessments are short answer and multiple choice
Quality learning developed by industry experts
Full support provided by your student support officer and the Eo team
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