Careers Counsellor
A Counsellor provides therapeutic counselling and psychological support to individuals and groups experiencing personal, social, or emotional difficulties in Australian community, health, and private practice settings.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
High demand; mental health awareness and Medicare funding for counselling services are increasing demand.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Conduct intake assessments and develop therapeutic plans with clients
- Provide individual and group counselling using evidence-based approaches
- Maintain confidential client records and progress notes
- Refer clients to other services and coordinate care as required
Skills required
- Counselling theory and therapeutic modalities (CBT, person-centred, ACT)
- Clinical assessment and case formulation
- Therapeutic relationship and active listening skills
- Ethical practice and professional supervision
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's or Master's degree in counselling or related field; membership with ACA or PACFA. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on MLTSSL and CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 189, 190, 482, 485, 491, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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