Our accredited Psychology & Counselling Courses provide you with the opportunity to deepen your understanding of human behaviour and mental health. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge for personal growth or explore new perspectives on mental well-being, these flexible online courses are designed to suit your needs.
Gain insights from experienced tutors and learn essential counselling techniques, delve into the psychology of youth and families, and explore important mental health topics. These courses offer valuable tools for better understanding yourself and those around you.
Study at your own pace, with support from our expert tutors, and take a meaningful step towards a deeper understanding of the complexities of the human mind.
83% of our graduates say their qualification improved their ability to get a new job or promotion
Gain valuable skills with a Certificate in Aged Care & Counselling. Understand the challenges and rewards involved in supporting older adults through lifestyle changes, learn techniques used in grief counselling, and help people face ageing with a positive mindset.
Learn who works in the therapy and counselling sectors and what constitutes the appropriate use of psychoanalysis. Our mental health certificate covers the implications of labelling and stigma, sleep, hygiene, physical activity, mindfulness and stress management.
Health and wellbeing is a critical part of everyone’s lives. In the modern world, it’s easy to neglect ourselves in the business and responsibilities or everyday life. This course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of health and wellbeing across a broad spectrum.
Families are dynamic and complex social structures, and leave plenty of room for dysfunction. This course will help you better understand the principles used in family counselling, as well as the fundamentals of how families are structured and what problems may occur within families.
Families are the oldest social unit in the human race. But despite this, there are many complications that can arise with families, especially when children and adolescents are involved. This course covers the fundamentals of families, and the dysfunctions that can arise within them.
We’re an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. We have over 15 years experience in online education and help change the lives of over 25,000 students every single year.
Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate by The Career Academy. This an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion. You’ll also be given access to our exclusive Career Centre and be eligible for a free CV Review.
Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.
Administration, Psychology & Counselling Tutor
Dana graduated with a Master of Science in Psychology. Her research focuses on attention, cognitive control, and visual perspective-taking using methods such as VR, hand-tracking, and eye-tracking. Dana also worked as a graduate teaching assistant at a local University for several courses in psychology. With a deep passion for both teaching and psychology, Dana is dedicated to developing educational experiences that are both supportive and enriching. In her spare time, Dana enjoys watching movies with her beautiful cat and partner.
Psychology, Administration & Management Tutor
Rita is a Psychology, Administration & Management Tutor with a bachelor’s in psychology. She has worked in administrative roles and as a behavioural therapist, along with over 5 years of experience working as a tutor. These experiences enable Rita to support students’ learning and assist them to achieve their career goals and gain new opportunities. Outside of work, Rita enjoys spending time with her dogs, hiking, traveling, and watching films and shows.
Administration, Management, Psychology & Counselling Tutor
Amoré is an Administration, Management & Microsoft Office tutor who works with The Career Academy to help students achieve their career goals. Amoré has a Bachelor of Arts Degree specialising in Psychology, English and a Certificate in Language Teaching (CELTA), along with many years of working within the administration and education field. These qualifications coupled with years of experience in various industries enables Amoré to provide the best education experience for her students.
When Amoré isn’t helping students to achieve the very best out of their studies, she enjoys travelling with friends , yoga, and creating artwork in her free time.
Psychology & Counselling Tutor
Jessica graduated with a bachelor’s degree in health science majoring in Psychology. She has a passion for helping others, which has seen her work in varying roles, including as a health care assistant, telehealth advisor and now in education, helping students to achieve their academic goals. The highlight of her role is getting to chat about psychology everyday with students!! Outside of work, you can find Jessica hanging out with her horses, on an epic outdoor adventure or with my nose in a novel.
Psychology & Counselling Tutor
The opportunity to support and guide students who share the same interest in Psychology is what Angie loves about being a tutor at TCA. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology, and a minor in Social Sciences. Whilst studying, she spent her time in customer service, and youth work in churches and the local community. She worked six years in the health industry alongside Speech Language Therapy in a brain injury rehabilitation that piqued her interest in the direction of education. The more we understand psychology, the better equipped we are in an evolving world. She has two young children who keep her on my toes and enjoys travelling both locally and overseas, immersing herself in new environments – what doesn’t challenge you, won’t help you grow!
The Career Academy’s Accounting program opens doors to significant roles in both small businesses and large multinational companies. Our focus is on making you career-ready, preparing you for key positions such as:
The Career Academy is committed to helping you upskill so you can get a new job or gain a promotion. Upon enrolment, you’ll receive instant access to our Career Centre and benefit from:
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Read through our student’s incredible journies with us at The Career Academy.
Amali’s Passion for Psychology
Amali discovered her love for psychology while studying for the Advanced Certificate in Psychology at The Career Academy. Her studies not only helped her become a better leader but also ignited a deeper interest in the field, which she’s now pursuing further.
Kirstin’s Transition to Life Coaching
Kirstin turned her passion for helping others into a career by studying Life Coaching and Psychology with The Career Academy. She quickly launched her business, ‘Take the Next Step,’ guiding clients through life transitions and personal growth. The flexible learning options allowed her to pursue her new career while maintaining her current commitments.
Joanne’s Journey into Youth Development
Joanne combined her love for community service with formal education by studying Psychology at The Career Academy. Her dream of starting a community bicycle workshop came to life, where young people could learn skills and gain direction. Her studies are helping her make a meaningful impact on her community.
Once you enrol you will receive a Student ID card, allowing you to instantly prove your official status and access over 150,000 students discounts both in The Career Academy and around the world.
Key Benefits:
The Diploma in Psychology & Counselling is a qualification that teaches the theory behind some skills and techniques used to help people work through problems with counselling.
You’ll receive a free 12-month membership to the International Association for Counselling upon successful completion.
Yes. The Career Academy offers a variety of online psychology courses, these range from introductory courses through certificates and into diplomas – which give you a more advanced idea of what it takes to understand and motivate people.
The Career Academy offers several great courses that allow you to understand basic psychology. You could start with an Introduction to Psychology & Counselling to explore fundamental concepts in psychology.
Psychology can be an enriching career, providing lots of opportunities to increase your understanding of human behaviour.
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