PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING COURSES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH

Learn more about mental health and human behaviour with our industry-accredited Psychology & Counselling courses. Develop counselling skills, explore family psychology, and understand mental well-being. These flexible online courses are designed for personal growth and can be studied at your own pace with support from expert tutors.

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Psychology, Youth Counselling, and Mental Health Bundle

24 Months Access

~500 Study Hours

3 Course Bundle

Learn the theory behind the skills and techniques used to successfully help young people work through their problems and issues with counselling and mental health.

Diploma in Psychology & Counselling

12 Months Access

~300 Study Hours

6 Course Diploma

Learn the theory behind the skills and techniques used to successfully help people work through their problems and issues with counselling.

Certificate in Mental Health

6 Months Access

~140 Study Hours

9 Module Course

Delivered by a Psychology & Mental Health specialist, you will understand the signs, symptoms and possible treatments of adult mental health problems. Build your confidence and skills when relating to people with mental health issues.

Diploma in Aged Care & Community Support

12 Months Access

~200 Study Hours

7 Course Diploma

Learn all the skills needed to thrive as a caregiver, safety procedures, aged care related legal and ethical knowledge. Use your new skills to help a wide range of people in a variety of contexts.

Certificate in Criminal Psychology

6 Months Access

~100 Study Hours

Partner Course

The Certificate in Criminal Psychology will teach you the fundamentals of understanding criminal behaviour and it’s origins. This ranges from social theories to labelling theory and individual differences.

Life Coaching Pathway

18 Months Access

~400 Study Hours

7 Course Diploma

Many people have periods in their life that they find difficult to manage. Being a life coach requires planning, motivation and a genuine desire to help others .

Certificate in Adolescent Psychological Development

6 Months Access

~90 Study Hours

9 Module Course

Teenage years can be very difficult for all members of the family. Examine the life changes each adolescent must navigate on their journey to adulthood. Understand the role transitions and crises faced by young people.

Certificate in Aged Care Health and Support

6 Months Access

~100 Study Hours

Partner Course

Gain valuable skills with a Certificate in Aged Care Health and Support. 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.

Certificate in Career Development and Guidance

6 Months Access

~80 Study Hours

Partner Course

The Certificate in Career Counselling will give you the skills to help others grow, change, and manage their careers as a professional career counsellor.

Certificate in Mental Wellness for Children and Adolescents

6 Months Access

~80 Study Hours

Partner Course

This Career Academy course delivers valuable tools and insights to help you better understand children and adolescents’ mental health challenges. This certificate offers critical knowledge for anyone guiding a child through these crucial formative years.

Certificate in Child Psychological Development

6 Months Access

~120 Study Hours

2 Certificate Bundle

Learn how children develop psychologically as they grow, and what factors (such as learning, parenting styles, reinforcement and genetic makeup) influence their behaviour and thinking.

Certificate in Counselling Skills

6 Months Access

~80 Study Hours

8 Module Course

Study counselling NZ-wide to understand what drives you. Learn ways your reactions may be connected to the broader psyche, and use your counselling skills and studies to explore the treatments and approaches used in fields like psychiatry and counselling.

Certificate in Crisis Intervention and Counselling

6 Months Access Months Access

~~100 hours Study Hours

ACS Partnership Delivery

The Certificate in Crisis Counselling will teach you the skills needed to better understand how crises occur, the various scenarios that can lead to a crisis, and some of the techniques that counsellors use to help alleviate them.

Certificate in Family Therapy and Support

6 Months Access Months Access

~~100 hours Study Hours

ACS Partnership Delivery

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.

Certificate in Holistic Health and Wellbeing

6 Months Access Months Access

~~100 hours Study Hours

ACS Partnership Delivery

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.

Life Coaching
Certificate in Life Coaching

6 Months Access

~140 Study Hours

10 Module Course

Become an accredited life coach, broaden your skillset and update your toolbox of techniques. Designed for those who want to learn more about themselves and plan a better life through coaching.

Certificate in Psychology & Counselling

6 Months Access

~80 Study Hours

7 Module Course

Enrol today and work towards counselling qualifications and a better understanding of the world. Plus, you can study these counselling qualifications NZ-wide as everything is completed 100% online with tutor support

Certificate in Psychology and Counselling & Certificate in Mental Health

12 Months Access

~220 Study Hours

2 Certificate Bundle

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.

Diploma in Child & Youth Counselling

12 Months Access

~300 Study Hours

3 Course Diploma

If you are passionate about working with children and young people then this online course is perfect for you. You will learn about theories of childhood development, as well as develop core counselling skills and more.

Diploma in Family Wellness and Crisis Intervention

Months Access

~300 Study Hours

ACS Partnership Delivery

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.

Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (Mental Disorders)

6 Months Access

~100 Study Hours

11 Module Course

Abnormal psychology is a fascinating topic which covers mental disorders, a discussion around how normal is defined, and the key criteria that allow a behaviour to be identified as abnormal psychology.

Psychology Fundamentals – An Introduction

6 Months Access

~120 Study Hours

7 Module Course

This course is a perfect for those who are interested in psychology or would like a foundation for further study. You’ll gain an exciting overview of the world of psychology; understand and influence behaviour.

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