Counselling
Learn the skills you need to work in the counselling and social services sector. Explore different values and gain an understanding of how to work ethically alongside your own values and beliefs with a person-centred approach to counselling support and care.
Our Counselling programmes will ensure you develop a broad scope of practice in line with a contemporary approach to social service support and wellbeing. You’ll learn how to use local and national networks, resources and organisations to provide referral pathways, and you’ll gain a solid knowledge of the relevant legislation needed to work with people within health and wellbeing field.
The biggest point of difference studying with us is our real-world approach to learning. The experience you’ll gain on clinical placements as part of your programme will give you the skills to seamlessly transition from study to employment or promotion.
In our programmes, you will study core social services subjects followed by counselling as your chosen elective.
Counselling qualifications
Community Services
This degree will give you the necessary skills to be a capable and confident social services professional working in New Zealand. You’ll graduate with a high-level of self-awareness, a thorough understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the communication skills to engage and support a diverse range of people.Duration
3 Years Full-time
6 Years Part-time
Delivery
On campus, Work-based through Capable NZ
Career potential
Counsellor, Disability Support, Mental Health Advisor
Community Services
This programme is offered by Moana House Training Institute and is designed for people who are already working in the mental health and addictions sector. You will gain the specialised technical knowledge and skills to provide treatment to people seeking assistance with problems of gambling, alcohol and drug use. While you learn to apply specialised knowledge, Te Taketake is also about promoting your own personal growth. This qualification is recognised by DAPAANZ (Drug and Alcohol Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa–New Zealand). To find out more or to apply, please email mhti@moanahouse.org.nzDuration
2 Years Part-time
Delivery
Blended learning
Career potential
Addiction Counsellor, Health Promoter, Senior Support Worker
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Contact us
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