Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Ikon Institute
Program Overview
Turn your passion for helping people into a respected profession with Ikon Institute’s Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). This two-year program combines psychotherapy, neuroscience and trauma-informed practice, and includes a 120-hour supervised placement where you manage real clients under expert guidance. Open to graduates from any bachelor’s discipline (with a shorter 1.5-year option for counselling graduates). Graduates can build careers in mental health services, community organisations, family support, trauma care and private practice.
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Academic
Minimum 4 years of bachelor degree from any descipline or counseling or psychotherapy sector.
- Pathway 1 – Bachelor’s in Any Discipline: Start with the first four foundation subjects (Graduate Certificate level) to build core counselling skills. Course duration: 2 years full time.
- Pathway 2 – Bachelor’s in Counselling or Psychotherapy: You may receive credit for the first four subjects, based on an assessment of your previous study. Course duration: 1.5 years full time.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic Overall Score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with Speaking no less than 6.5 and Listening, Writing and Reading no less than 6.0.
Career Outcome
- Careers in rehabilitation Careers in private practice Mental health settings Community health settings Forensic settings
- Community agencies
- Community health, Emergency or trauma units, Forensics, Drug and alcohol health ,Occupational health, Oncology
- Family Support Worker
- Family Welfare Officer
Accreditation | Membership
- the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
Graduate Eligibility
- Bachelor of Counselling
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Psychology
Available Scholarships
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