Becoming a Family and Marriage Counsellor in Queensland

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About this role

Family and Marriage Counsellors assist individuals, couples and families with marriage and relationship difficulties. They may work in call centres.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Family and Marriage Counsellor include:

  • conducts counselling interviews with individuals, couples and family groups
  • assists people in the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour to develop more effective interpersonal and marital relationships
  • presents alternative approaches and discusses potential for attitude and behavioural change
  • consults with clients to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational and social needs
  • may work in a call centre.

Courses that can lead to a career as a Family and Marriage Counsellor

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  1. Diploma of Counselling

    CHC51015

    • 1–2 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  2. Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing

    11069NAT

    • 1–2 years
    • Cost varies
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  3. Diploma of Narrative Approaches for Aboriginal People (Counselling, Group and Community Work)

    11227NAT

    • 1–2 years
    • Cost varies
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

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