Welcome to the AIPC Online Article Library. The library includes over 300 articles focusing on counselling, life effectiveness skills and mental health. We invite you to explore our range of articles by clicking the category links above, or using the drop-down menu on your right. To learn more about AIPC, visit www.aipc.net.au

How to become a relationship counsellor in Australia: steps and salary expectations

There's a moment a lot of people hit where they realise they want their work to mean something more and relationship counselling tends to be where that search leads. »

Helping Others Starts Here: AIPC’s First Myanmar Scholarship Graduates

May Phyo Thu and Tin Ko Latt are the first graduates of AIPC's Myanmar Scholarship program. Their journey of resilience, compassion and dedication to mental health highlights how counselling is creating hope, reducing stigma and changing lives across communities in Myanmar. »

From El Salvador to AIPC: Yanci Rea’s journey of healing, learning and giving back

When Yanci Rea arrived in Australia from El Salvador at fourteen years old, she carried very little English and a great deal of uncertainty. »

How to become a drug and alcohol counsellor: A complete guide

Drug and alcohol counsellors support people to rebuild their lives after addiction, guiding them through recovery with practical strategies and compassionate care. Australia currently employs approximately 2,500 drug and alcohol counsellors, with the counselling workforce projected to grow by 15.1% by 2028 as demand for addiction services keeps climbing. »

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Counselling with Chimps

The Chimp Paradox, authored by Steve Peters (2013), presents a compelling exploration of the Human mind and its intricate workings. Peters, a psychiatrist most renowned for his work in elite sports psychology, introduces readers to a captivating mode...

The Fine Art of Compassion

Imagine this scenario: you are keen to get a particular job and an opportunity for it comes up. You prepare meticulously for the interview, but somehow, it doesn’t go well. The interviewers don’t seem to warm to you, and you know in your heart that y...

Motivational Interviewing for Allied Health Professionals: Unlocking Client Motivation for Lasting Change

“How can I effectively motivate my patients?” This question resonates throughout the healthcare landscape. Whether you’re a physiotherapist guiding patients through rehabilitation exercises or a dietitian encouraging healthier lifestyle choices, elic...

The Fine Art of Compassion

Imagine this scenario: you are keen to get a particular job and an opportunity for it comes up. You prepare meticulously for the interview, but somehow, it doesn’t go well. The interviewers don’t seem to warm to you, and you know in your heart that y...