Australian Institute of Family Counselling
Diploma of Counselling
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Looking to begin your journey in Christian counselling?
The nationally accredited CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling with aifc is your first step towards a fulfilling career, equipping you for both ministry and professional counselling settings. As an online counselling course, it offers a comprehensive pathway, providing a solid foundation for those pursuing a Bachelor of Counselling with ACOM.
This course is accredited with both the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Christian Counsellors Association of Australia (CCAA), ensuring you’re recognised as industry-ready. At aifc, we don’t just teach you counselling skills; we prepare you for life and your counselling vocation by incorporating a Christian worldview into every aspect of the course.
Our curriculum focuses on established counselling modalities, while considering the theological, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of human challenges. Alongside practical skills, we emphasise your spiritual formation and personal growth—key elements in equipping you to support those around you.
Delivery mode
Australian Institute of Family Counselling offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
- 92 Hoskins Street, Mitchell Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Counselling will prepare you for the following roles.
Counsellor
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Rehabilitation Counsellor
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Grief Counsellor
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Addiction Counsellor
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Youth Counsellor
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