Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
Psychology
A course by
AUT
A one-year full-time programme focusing on health, wellbeing and the collaborative relationship between psychologist and client, preparing graduates for registration as a psychologist via an internship-based pathway.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
North Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Achieve registration eligibility as a psychologist
Understand and fulfil the requirements for registration as a counselling psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists' Board.
Practice as a scientist-practitioner
Apply research-informed methods and practice-informed research in professional psychology settings.
Demonstrate advanced counselling skills
Use professional frameworks and theories to effectively address mental illness and problem behaviours in diverse contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology at AUT is designed for those pursuing a professional career in counselling psychology. It provides advanced study of the health and wellbeing of individuals, and the collaborative relationship between psychologist and client to achieve positive mental health outcomes. This diploma serves as the final qualification pathway to psychologist registration with the New Zealand Psychologists' Board, featuring integrated coursework and a significant internship component.
Course Content
- PSYC813 Professional Frameworks, Issues and Applications
- PSYC814 Counselling Psychology Internship A
- PSYC812 Theories of Counselling Psychology
- PSYC815 Counselling Psychology Internship B
- 1,500 hours of supervised professional practice (internship component)
- Study of medical, psychosocial, and cultural perspectives in mental health
- Integration of research and clinical practice (scientist-practitioner model)
What you need to know first
Master of Health Science with a specialisation in Psychology, OR
Relevant master’s degree in psychology and successful completion of courses in Psychological Intervention, Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis, and Supervised Practicum, OR equivalent courses.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Mental Health
Healthcare
Education
Community Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Registered Counselling Psychologist
Mental Health Practitioner