PSYCB2105 Counselling Theory and Practice
The aim of this unit is to provide basic counselling theory and practice skills that can be applied to a range of fields including, but not limited to, psychology, education, community, and health. This unit will provide students with an overview of major theories of counselling, including behavioural, cognitive, and personcentred approaches. This course encourages a multicultural perspective, and aims to develop communication and interpersonal skills, and basic counselling micro-skills. Basic professional and practice standards will also be addressed including ethical conduct, confidentiality, and privacy.
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2026 student contribution amount: $2,175
2026 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $1,021
* If you are a continuing student (who commenced your course before 1 January 2021) you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
Postgraduate Clinical Psychology and Professional Pathway CSP unit fees
For Psychology band units, the student contribution amount is based on the Field of Education code and your enrolled course. Only approved courses qualify for Psychology fee bands.
2026 Postgraduate Clinical Psychology $592
2026 grandfathered Postgraduate Clinical Psychology $592
This fee band is for Psychology units (Field of Education code 90701) studied in the Master of Psychology (Clinical).
2026 Psychology Professional Pathway $1,192
2026 grandfathered Psychology Professional Pathway $1,021
