CHC51015
Diploma of Counselling

Study 100% Online With No Work Placement & Become an ACA-recognised Counsellor with a Pathway to Equine or Animal-Assisted Therapy

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100% ELEARNING WITH STUDENT SUPPORT

  • Learn critical & foundational counselling skills applicable to animal-assisted & equine settings
  • Join a growing field with a predicted growth rate of 15.1% by 2028 
  • 100% online and flexible study to suit you
  • Up to 24 months to complete
  • Self-paced from any location
  • Unprecedented Student Support - quick 1-hour turnaround times
  • No exams - ever! 
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GOVERNMENT ACCREDITED & ACA RECOGNISED

  • A government-accredited course & government qualification
  • Study with a safe industry-leading RTO
  • Learn with industry-leading facilitators - live & interactive
  • 13 core units & your choice of 4 elective units 
  • No set times for assessment submissions
  • Live & facilitated study support groups
  • 100 hours of practical included
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COURSE OUTCOMES AND INCLUSIONS

  • A leading ACA-recognised course - a prerequisite for professional equine-assisted /or animal-assisted therapy training
  • NO work placement required

  • Live & facilitated 3-hour monthly group practice sessions
  • 12 bonus live & facilitated topical masterclasses - live or recorded
  • Become a capable, confident, qualified & safe Counsellor

  • Potential outcomes: Counsellor, Case Manager/Worker or could start your own business 

Recognition & Associations

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Why Study This Diploma?

At IAP, we teach a nationally accredited and internationally recognised CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling.

Our ACA-recognised diploma will equip you with the tools and qualifications to help you fulfil your desire to assist people with the daily challenges of living whilst working in equine and animal-assisted environments.

So, if you are like most people who are looking to become a qualified counsellor with ACA membership, and you are:

  • An animal lover looking to integrate therapeutic work with animals

  • An equine (horse) professional seeking recognised counselling skills to expand into therapy

  • Seeking meaningful work

  • Seeking flexibility in your career

  • Feeling a strong desire to help people of all walks of life

  • Wanting to acquire counselling skills 

  • Wanting to be able to apply to join the Australian Counselling Association. (ACA)

Then... you too can join 1000s of others just like you who learn how to develop the ability to make a real difference in people's lives.

Our aim is to make our CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling the best investment you ever make in yourself and your future as an up-and-coming qualified Counsellor.

Once you complete the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling, you’ll be eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

This is a key requirement for training with The Equine and Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Institute, whose programs offer:

  • Practitioner-level certification in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)

  • Ethical and evidence-based frameworks

  • Trauma-informed and relational approaches that align with IAP’s counselling philosophy.

This course can also work well with our courses, including: Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner Certification 
and our nationally accredited
- 11271NAT Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy (formerly 10791NAT)

COURSE QUICK FACTS

 

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Duration

up to 24 months

 

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Dates

Enrol now

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Commitment

10 hours a week (average)

 

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Access

From any device

 

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Pre-requisites

Selection criteria applies

 

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Assessments

5 types of assessments

 

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Location

100% Online

 

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Payment Options

Upfront or 36-months interest free*

 

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Outcomes & Recognitions

Government accredited Diploma; The Australian Counselling Association (ACA), ACCA, CPCA, HHA and IICT. 

 

STAND OUT WITH OUR COUNSELLING & SPECIALISATIONS

What sets IAP apart is not just our dedication to world-class, practical, and relevant education and training, but also our partnership with The Equine and Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy Institute, which can help provide you with a pathway into Equine Assisted Therapy.

13 core units included are:
  • CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  • CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
  • CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills 
  • CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
  • CHCCSL004 Research and apply personality and development theories
  • CHCCSL005 Apply learning theories in counselling
  • CHCCSL006 Select and use counselling therapies
  • CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
  • CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 
  • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
  • CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 



You can complete the standard CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling electives, OR you can choose a mental health specialisation, a grief and loss specialisation OR choose a unique specialisation in clinical hypnosis as follows:

  • CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions
  • CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
  • CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
  • CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
  • DCHHYP501 Work within a clinical hypnosis framework
  • CHCFAM003 Support people to improve relationships
  • CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
  • CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
  • CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
  • CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
  • CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
  • CHCCCS018 Provide suicide bereavement support
  • CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
  • CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
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QUESTIONS

Book a meeting, call and speak to your dedicated advisor, Amiee, on 0492 843 181.

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OUR GUARANTEE

If life gets in the way and you cannot complete, you can defer for up to 12 months. You may also get credits towards the full diploma for units you have completed. It couldn’t be easier.
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CERTIFICATION

Upon satisfactory completion of all requirements, you will be awarded a nationally recognised CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling.

WHO SHOULD STUDY THIS COURSE?

  • Animal lovers looking to integrate therapeutic work with animals

  • Horse professionals seeking recognised counselling skills to expand into therapy

  • Counsellors-in-training wanting to specialise in equine or animal-assisted modalities

  • Career changers looking for a meaningful path in mental health and wellbeing


WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY WITH IAP?

IAP differs from others in the market because we specialise in offering you a personalised learning experience tailored to your learning needs. We focus on enabling you by providing the tools and techniques to help you develop skills in counselling that can help enable you on your journey of becoming an equine-assisted or animal-assisted therapist.

If you desire to help people and make a difference in their lives whilst combining animal-assisted or equine-assisted therapy, this course is for you!
 

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HOW YOU CAN ENROL & START NOW IN OUR
CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

We have a range of payment methods that include upfront, 30-month interest-free, Zip Money and up to 5-year payment plans that includes interest and fees. (Tncs apply)

STANDARD COURSE
UPFRONT INVESTMENT

WAS $6997

$3,480* on our EOFY

Upfront Investment
(*Strictly ends 30.06.2025)
tncs apply.
$6,997 Regular Price

* Domestic pricing is listed for upfront payments.
* Offshore student regular pricing may differ. 

Study all 13 core units and the standard course group of electives online in this self-paced course and work towards your qualification as a Counsellor.

Flexible study options perfect for the busy professional who wants to learn from some of the best.

 

Speak to one of our consultants about our early bird pricing for enrolling into our CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling .

ENROL TODAY Request a callback

STANDARD COURSE
PAYMENT PLAN REQUEST

WAS $6997

NOW $4,480* on our EOFY

Payment Plan Investment
(*Strictly ends 30.06.2025)
tncs apply.
$6,997 Regular Price

* Domestic pricing is listed for payment plans.
* Offshore student regular pricing may differ. 

Study 13 core units, and the standard course electives online in this self-paced course and work towards your qualification as a Counsellor.

Flexible study options perfect for the busy professional who wants to learn from some of the best.

 

Speak to one of our consultants about our early bird pricing for enrolling into our CHC51015  Diploma of Counselling .

ENROL TODAY Request a callback

CLINICAL HYPNOSIS SPECIALITY
UPFRONT

WAS $11,797

$6,980*

UPFRONT INVESTMENT
(*Limited time)
tncs apply.
$11,797 Regular Price

*Pricing listed is for upfront payments.

Study all 13 core units and Stream B group of electives online in this self-paced course and work towards your qualification as a Counsellor.

With Stream B, you'll also be 1/3 of your way to a 10791NAT Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy.

Flexible study options perfect for the busy professional who wants to learn from some of the best.

Speak to one of our consultants about our early bird pricing for enrolling into our CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling .

Enrol by clicking the button below.

ENROL TODAY Request a callback

CLINICAL HYPNOSIS SPECIALITY - PAYMENT PLAN REQUEST

WAS $11,797

NOW $7,980*

PAYMENT PLAN INVESTMENT
(*Limited time)
tncs apply.
$11,797 Regular Price

*Pricing listed is for upfront payments.

Study all 13 core units and Stream B group of electives online in this self-paced course and work towards your qualification as a Counsellor.

With Stream B, you'll also be 1/3 of your way to a 10791NAT Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy.

Flexible study options perfect for the busy professional who wants to learn from some of the best.

Speak to one of our consultants about our early bird pricing for enrolling into our CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling .

ENROL TODAY Request a callback

About This Certification Course

If you have a desire to help people and make a difference in their lives, this course is for you!


The world is changing rapidly. By 2025, 40% of current Australian jobs will be lost to overseas or technology*, and you may have noticed that it has already started. As a [NLP Expert or Coach], you can help people adjust to the uncertainties ahead and help manage their fears and anxieties.


This course is the first step in completing both
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Diploma of NLP & Strategic Coaching
Diploma of NLP Leadership & Coaching

Next course is the:
NLP Master Practitioner Certification

ASSOCIATIONS

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TESTIMONIALS

CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

Course FAQ’S & Details

  1. This course is suitable for those considering a career change, looking to add therapeutic skills and/or to become a qualified counsellor and help people. These may include:
    1. Individuals wishing to change careers or enter into a new career OR
    2. Existing workers who have over 5 years work experience in any field and wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge into a new and/or existing industry sector OR
    3. Existing workers who wish to have their current skills and knowledge recognised
  2. This course is delivered online to students across Australia and the globe. Training will be delivered online using interactive platforms and utilities (Zoom).
    • The 12 live topical sessions are delivered via zoom
    • Self-paced - Typically up to 15 hours a week over 24 months. Note: Students will be required to complete activities in their own time and will be required to manage their own study.
  3. This course requires the following to be enrolled:
    • Year 12 or equivalent
    • Minimum age of 21
    • 5 years of post-secondary school work experience in any field.
    • If there is no Certificate IV (any) previously completed, you may have to complete an LLN Assessment.
    • You complete the Core Skills Profile for Adults online assessment passing at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy. IAP must also reasonably believe that the student displays that competence.
  4. We have a range of payment methods that include upfront, 24-month interest-free, Zip Money and up to 5 year payment plans that includes interest and fees. (Tncs apply) 
  5. Upon graduation of this course, you will receive a digital and hard copy of the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling within 4 weeks of graduating.
  6. This course is nationally-accredited by The Australian Skills Quality Agency (ASQA)
    This course is recognised by the following associations:
    • ACA - The Australian Counselling Association (Peak Body)
    • IAC - The International Association of Counsellors (International Peak Body)
    • ACCA - Australian Community Counselling Association
    • CPCA - Certified Practising Counsellors Australia
    • HCA - Hypnotherapy Council of Australia (Peak Body) - with our Certificate of Clinical Hypnosis or Hypnosis Specialisation
    • ISPA - The International Strategic Psychotherapy Association
    • IICT - International Institute of Complementary Therapists
    • HHA - Holistic Health Associations International
  7. All students have up to 24 months to complete this course from the date of enrolment.
  8. The diploma includes the following units:
    • CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
    • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
    • CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
    • CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
    • CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
    • CHCCSL002 Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
    • CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
    • CHCCSL004 Research and apply personality and development theories
    • CHCCSL005 Apply learning theories in counselling
    • CHCCSL006 Select and use counselling therapies
    • CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
    • CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management
    • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse peopleSTANDARD ELECTIVES  - CHOOSE 4
    • CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions
    • CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
    • CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
    • CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
    • DCHHYP501 Work within a clinical hypnosis framework
    • CHCFAM003 Support people to improve relationships
    If you would like to choose a specialisation to replace the standard electives, you can do so from one of the 3 listed specialisations. Please note that you will choose the whole block of 4 units.Grief and Loss Specialisation
    • CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
    • CHCCCS018 Provide suicide bereavement support
    • CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
    • CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed careMental Health Specialisation
    • CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
    • CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
    • CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
    • CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeingClinical Hypnosis Specialisation (*Additional costs apply)
    • NAT11271001 Work within a clinical hypnosis framework
    • NAT11271002 Prepare for clinical hypnosis sessi
    • NAT11271003 Provide clinical hypnosis session
    • NAT11271004 Monitor and evaluate clinical hypnosis interventions
    *Additional fees are payable if the Clinical Hypnosis specialisation electives are chosen, due to the units costing more than CHC units, and the need to attend 4 days of practical sessions (please see pricing below). *Students choosing the Clinical Hypnosis specialisation will need to attend a 4 day Clinical Hypnosis 
  9. Standard tuition is $6,997. Call us on 1300 915 497 for any current campaigns.Pre-Paid fees paid by students are protected under clause 7.3 of the Standards for RTOs 2015 through a Bank Guarantee held by IAP.RPL is available. A non-refundable assessment fee of $500 for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is required at the time of submission of your completed RPL application. Please note that there are no reductions in fees or refunds for any units awarded through the RPL process.
  10. When you join IAP, you join a community of like-minded peers and receive the highest quality of live student support. We offer you the following:
    • Phone and email student support access and support
    • IAP Knowledge Base
    • Weekly study support groups
    • Monthly playdates (practice sessions)
    • Student community networking engagement platform
  11. Different units will require the completion of different assessments across the course. These include:
    • Observation/Practical skills
    • Written responses
    • Third party reports
    • Case studies
    • Simulated / Role Plays
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