Morling College

Transform Lives as a Professional Counsellor

Clinician-Taught Livestream & On-Campus Sydney & Perth

Study counselling in a Christ-centred community that balances rigorous practice with spiritual formation. Our Master of Counselling is PACFA & ACA accredited for professional registration pathways.

Your training pathway

A MIX OF LIVESTREAM & ON-CAMPUS

Graduate Certificate of Counselling

  • Duration: 1 semester full-time (min) or up to 2 years part-time
  • Mode: A mix of livestream and on-campus

Start here and build toward the Graduate Diploma or Masters while you discern your pathway.

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A MIX OF LIVESTREAM & ON-CAMPUS

Graduate Diploma of Counselling

  • Duration: 1 year full-time (min) or up to 3 years part-time
  • Mode: A mix of livestream and on-campus

Develop advanced skills and knowledge; stand-alone or a direct pathway into the Masters.

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A MIX OF LIVESTREAM & ON-CAMPUS

Master of Counselling

  • Duration: 2 years full-time (min) or up to 6 years part-time
  • Mode: A mix of livestream and on-campus

PACFA & ACA accredited—course to ensure professional registration as a Counsellor.

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NEW TO COUNSELLING?

Start here: common questions

  • Do I need a prior degree? Usually yes, but an Experience-Based Entry route may apply—see the Course Guide for details.
  • How is it delivered? A mix of livestream classes and on-campus intensives for practice.
  • Is there practicum? Yes, supervised client work in the Masters program.
  • Time commitment? Allow ~7–10 hrs per unit per week (including class time and assessments).
  • Where can I study? Sydney & Perth, with livestream components online.
  • When can I start? Check intakes on our Academic Calendar.
ALREADY PRACTISING? UPSKILL & PD

Grow depth or add a specialty

  • Specialty streams: Child & Adolescent or Relationship Counselling (Master pathways).
  • Credit pathways: Shorter awards can ladder into longer ones (“nested courses”).
  • Professional development: See our PD for Therapists offerings.
  • Flexible delivery: Livestream theory + on-campus intensives for skill development.
  • Recognition of prior learning: Ask about RPL/Advanced Standing at interview.

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Download detailed course information, units, delivery modes, accreditation details, and next steps.

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Our Values

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CHRIST IS
CENTRAL

Christ-centred and Bible-based education that equips you to serve with wisdom and care.

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EDUCATION IS
TRANSFORMATIVE

Life-transforming, clinician-taught education balancing scholarship, practice and formation.

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PEOPLE
MATTER

Caring community that welcomes diverse perspectives within shared gospel conviction.

Student stories
“My experience at Morling went beyond theory; the supervision and placements helped me grow into a genuine, adaptive counsellor.”
— Victoria Rong, Graduate
“Don’t expect to leave Morling as it found you; you will be changed in ways that bless you and those you care for.”
— James Michael Dean, Graduate
Accreditation & Endorsements Our Master of Counselling is PACFA & ACA accredited for professional registration pathways.

Applications for 2026 are open

Secure your place for next year—or start with a Graduate Certificate and build towards the Master of Counselling.