Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling

Through counselling and psychotherapy, people gain self-understanding, expand interpersonal capacities and become capable of healthy change. This program brings together theory and practice, and gives you the tools to make a meaningful, real-life impact in the fields of psychotherapy and counselling. You will also enjoy the close guidance of Western's highly experienced clinical practitioners and internationally recognised psychotherapy educators. Western's Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling is designed to expand and refine your capacity to listen deeply and provide in-depth support to people struggling with emotional issues and life difficulties. This is a deeply humanistic program in which you will explore the role of the human psyche and learn how your own life experiences and perspectives can be used to help others achieve their personal and mental-health goals. Your training will also include an emphasis on the creation of the therapist and the therapeutic environment for the client. Taught by highly experienced clinical practitioners and internationally recognised psychotherapy educators, you'll learn to bring theory and practice together, receive practical guidance to make meaningful impacts, and be supported by staff to counsel people in real-life situations.