Course Duration and Structure

This one-year part-time program that consists of 50 credit points. Students undertake a total of four units of study

Year One
CAP401	Psychotherapeutic Theories and Models
CAP402	Person-Centred Counselling
CAP404	Facilitating Therapeutic Change
CAP405	Cognitive Behavioural Therapies

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Goodminds December 2021 Newsletter

Click here to read about our latest news, including: Better Mental Health Podcasts - Telepsychology Bringing Families into Focus - Supervision in Turbulent Times
Looking for a Child or Family Psychologist?

We're excited to be expanding our services for children aged 4-12 throughout our clinics in North Melbourne, Hawthorn East and Dandenong. Click here to read more!
Neil Wilson

North Melbourne and Mingary-Cairnmillar Counselling Service Clinics: Neil is a Clinical Psychologist who has experience working with all ages and families, and within tertiary and private practice.
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Postgraduate Courses

We now have several postgraduate pathways available, with Doctorate and Masters Degrees, Bachelor Degrees, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates in Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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We offer several application rounds for our higher education courses, Vocational Education and Training, as well as professional development courses.
Course Fees

Tuition fees are set at a rate that will ensure a high standard of teaching and to enhance the student experience while keeping the costs as affordable as possible.
Telehealth

Our Community Clinics are offering free remote-access counselling with provisionally registered, postgraduate psychologists. These sessions can be accessed from anywhere around Australia!
my.CMI and Canvas

my.CMI is the central destination for your studies at Cairnmillar. Students will find links to everything they need and information about all of their requirements throughout their course.
Admission Criteria
What is the difference between being a Psychotherapist or Counsellor instead of being registered as a Psychologist in Australia?
Undergraduate and Pathway Courses

We are pleased to announce that we now offer undergraduate and pathway courses. These options mean Cairnmillar now has several pathways for people to become psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists.
Course Duration and Structure
About Us

Caring for the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Victorians by Providing Health Professional Education, Research and Consultancy, Targeted Community Programs, and Support to Organisations Through Leadership and Workforce Learning