Equine Assisted Therapy Australia
Diploma of Counselling
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The need for highly qualified, competent and safe equine assisted mental health practitioners drove the thoughtful creation and thorough design of this course. Time and commitment are required to excel at equine assisted mental health, which is why the structure of this course provides so many face-to-face contact hours to support you in developing the skills you will need. Through direct, regular contact with the horses (weather permitting) and practice with clients you will feel your competence and confidence grow, preparing you to excel in the field. In order to provide you with the most solid foundation possible, our unique course integrates skills from different modalities and combines these skills with the proficiency to work alongside horses, allowing ample time to practice and learn in a hands-on environment.
This approach ensures that you, as a practitioner, have many tools to draw upon, including horsemanship, a variety of counselling techniques and modalities, art therapy, trauma informed practice, somatic practice, nature-based activities and mindfulness techniques.
Our course is suitable for people who already possess some knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the course.
Delivery mode
Equine Assisted Therapy Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Tallebudgera Valley, Gold Coast
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Counselling will prepare you for the following roles.
Counsellor
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Youth Counsellor
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About Equine Assisted Therapy Australia
At Equine Assisted Therapy Australia our mission is to empower and inspire individuals through connection. We develop and deliver high quality training in equine assisted therapy to create competent and compassionate practitioners.
