Master of Counselling

If you have a passion for helping people and a strong desire to give back to your community, consider pursuing a Master of Counselling at the University of Notre Dame. Our innovative program is designed to suit the needs of people from a variety of professional backgrounds, such as social work, human resources, social welfare, nursing, psychology and education.Fully accredited, this program is made up of a combination of coursework, research and hands-on practical experience. Upon completion of the degree, you will have the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in counselling needed to work in a wide variety of situations. It provides opportunities to apply theory to practice and graduate with the skills and knowledge to enter the field of counselling.The Master of Counselling is a professionally oriented postgraduate degree designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundations required for effective counselling practice. The program combines theoretical frameworks in psychology and human development with practical training in various therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, and solution-focused counselling.Students develop advanced interpersonal and communication skills, learn to assess and respond to the needs of individuals, couples, and families, and engage in self-reflection and supervised clinical practice. The course typically includes both academic coursework and placement hours to meet industry and accreditation standards.Graduates are prepared for careers in diverse settings, including mental health services, schools, community organisations, private practice, and healthcare. The degree may also serve as a pathway to professional registration with counselling or psychotherapy bodies, depending on the country and accreditation system.