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Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Humanities and social sciences
The Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy offers a holistic understanding of this field, focusing on treating the ‘whole person’. This unique course equips you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling you to star...
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$21, 800 (1st year contribution)
Ikon Institute of Australia - Online
Start Date
Feb 2027
May 2027
Sep 2027
Duration

3 years Full time & 6 years Part time

Course outline

The Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy offers a holistic understanding of this field, focusing on treating the ‘whole person’. This unique course equips you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling you to start a new career in counselling and psychotherapy or integrate these skills into your current work.

Our teaching approach is integrative and multidisciplinary, and takes into account biological, cultural, sociological, psychological, philosophical, spiritual and psychodynamic factors. What sets us apart is our unique integration of these diverse fields, using scientifically validated processes alongside methods that focus on care for the soul and traditional healing.

At Ikon, we highly value self-development and strive to nurture exceptional practitioners who are also wonderful humans. We understand that being an exceptional counsellor goes beyond theoretical knowledge. Through experiential learning and personal development, you will acquire skills to effectively engage with clients and guide them towards healing. Throughout the course, you will engage in ethical and culturally sensitive practices, and use a range of therapeutic models and techniques including a specialised trauma approach that balances the mind, body, and spirit.

For more information, visit Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy at Ikon Institute of Australia

Ikon Institute of Australia

Note

After successfully completing the first year of the Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy, you may choose to leave the course and exit with the award of Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Similarly, if you successfully complete two years of the Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy and decide to not continue your degree studies, you may exit with the award of Associate Degree of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Other requirements

  • National Criminal Record Check (NCRC)
  • Working With Children/Vulnerable People Check
  • NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
  • Vaccinations
Additional entry requirements
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Notes

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Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

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Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy prepares graduates for an exciting career as counsellors or psychotherapists. You may find opportunities in a diverse range of professional settings including mental health facilities, rehabilitation centres, social service agencies, schools, non-profit organisations and private practice.

Membership

This course is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), the leading industry body for counsellors in Australia. Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible for Level 2 ACA membership, with opportunities to progress in membership levels as you gain professional development and experience.

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