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“I very much enjoyed the course, the interaction with the other students and also the professional approach that the teacher adopted in teaching our classes. I can only recommend this course as something very worthwhile.”
Herb Koenitz - Diploma of Counselling Graduate
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“It is amazing how much you learn about yourself during this course, as well as learning how to help other people. It gave me much more than I anticipated. ”
Kylie Mullen - Diploma of Counselling Practice Graduate
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“My employers and organisation were really impressed with my professional skill base and the knowledge and experience that I have, I do believe that this is attributed to AIPC’s very well thought of and structured training techniques.”
Angela Malone - Diploma of Counselling & Bachelor of Counselling Graduate
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“My employers and organisation were really impressed with my professional skill base and the knowledge and experience that I have, I do believe that this is attributed to AIPC’s very well thought of and structured training techniques.”
Michael Fensbo - Bachelor of Counselling
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“I enjoy the support that I get at AIPC to learn. The tutors are wonderful you can contact them at anytime and they’ll help you through.”
Lois Spark - Bachelor of Counselling Graduate
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“My employers and organisation were really impressed with my professional skill base and the knowledge and experience that I have, I do believe that this is attributed to AIPC’s very well thought of and structured training techniques.”
Jenny Scott - Bachelor of Counselling
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“I really enjoy doing the degree because it’s allowed me to study at home, having children at home, I’ve been able to work around that, it’s given me a lot of flexibility. Doing it by distance education has given me the opportunity to study in my own time.”
Colette Naehu - Bachelor of Counselling
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“I found the Residential Schools extremely beneficial, interacting with other students just puts everything together, you network and learn a lot from other students who are already in the field.”
Danielle Russell - Bachelor of Counselling
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“I would say to anybody who is contemplating taking the counselling course, do it! It changes your life, everyday that I go to work now is a joy because every day I go to work I make a difference.”
Jane Johnson - Bachelor of Counselling Graduate
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"From the lecturers right through to the front of house staff, they are all so warm and welcoming. You always feel well regarded and appreciated."
Koda-Jo - Diploma of Youth Work graduate,
"Graduating from this course was such a fulfilling experience and one that will never leave my memory."
Angelie Miaco - Diploma of Counselling graduate, Melbourne
"Studying at AIPC has been amazing. It’s starting to flow into my work, it’s starting to flow into my personal relationships, and just how I see the world and how I see myself"
Paul - Bachelor of Counselling graduate,
"The support of the AIPC team was brilliant and I have made some lifelong friends and colleagues"
Carlotta Graham - Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling graduate, Sydney
"I work full-time, so sometimes I don't have time or I'm too tired during the week to catch up on the lecture or study. AIPC allows me to study at my own pace"
Nathalie - Diploma of Counselling graduate,
"I found study to be to fairly easy most of the time, to do at home in-between work and volunteering"
Michelle Price - Bachelor of Counselling graduate, Port Macquarie
"The best thing about the Diploma is it has created a life I have been dreaming of but didn't think I could do."
Sadie O'Shea - Diploma of Counselling graduate, Port Macquarie
"The part of the course I enjoyed the most was the practical side. It really was superb."
Kellie Arndt - Diploma of Counselling graduate, Sydney
"One of the aspects I loved most about the course was how flexible it was. I could do the modules anywhere at any time."
Michelle Lowry - Diploma of Counselling graduate, Melbourne
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Studying at AIPC was definitely a choice in life that I will never forget or regret. The lecturers and teachers modelled exceptional care, excessive knowledge, as well as being so supportive in all areas of learning. It was excellent to see that they were not only there to teach, but they understood the significance of being patient with their students and helping them through the criteria of the work required. The studying options were so convenient and worked around the lifestyle I was in, where I was able to receive my Diploma of Counselling successfully. Within my experience, AIPC provide a comfortable way of learning for their students and provide online submissions, as well as in-class interaction. In-class interaction was a great way to meet other people who were also studying the same course and it allowed friendships to take place. The workbooks are provided with plenty of information and each question given in the workbooks allow a new level of understanding. I felt like I gained so much knowledge from a topic after reading just one paragraph! Graduating from this course was such a fulfilling experience and one that will never leave my memory. Not only did I receive my completed Diploma, but I was also privileged enough to meet some incredible people who have aided in the successful steps towards my career. I am now currently working in a Primary School as a Christian Pastoral Support Worker and work within The Refugee Services, not only because of my own choices towards selecting AIPC as a place to learn and grow in, but because the supportive and encouraging teachers, as well as staff strive to see their students learn in the best way they can. I would highly recommend this course for anyone seeking a career in counselling! AIPC hold a standard of excellence in all aspects of learning and it has been an absolute pleasure being one, out of many pleased students who have happily graduated from this course.
Studying at AIPC has been amazing. It's starting to flow into my work, it's starting to flow into my personal relationships, and just how I see the world and how I see myself." For anyone who's thinking about studying here or moving into counselling, give it a go. Who knows where it's going to lead you. The place where I am now is different to where I thought I would be, but it's better. If you want to be someone who's making a difference in the lives of others, I really just say give it a go.
After an amazing career as a policewoman, only losing it to an accident, I found myself being a stay at home mum again and using all my time for the family and allowing nothing for myself. In my forties, with plenty of time on my hands I found myself becoming increasingly disillusioned with how my life was becoming a dull routine and no longer challenging. My husband suggested further study into something I was passionate about and that is when I came across the AIPC website. I sat on it for a few weeks before realising it was me that was able to map my life out and make something great out of it because nobody was going to knock on my front door and do it for me. I made the call and spoke with Rob Carrigan who was a wealth of information and encouragement. I began studying for the Diploma of Counselling in July 2012 and was excited yet a little nervous when my first pack arrived in the mail. I dedicated all my spare time to my studies and the workshops and graduated in July 2013. The support of the AIPC team was brilliant and I have made some lifelong friends and colleagues. After graduating I held my diploma and thought “Well, what now?” I decided not to wait, because the time would never be just right and instead began networking furiously with other graduates as well as attending short courses on offer from other government and non-government agencies to not only increase my professional development but to also get my name out there and let myself be known to people. I applied for a job in mental health and to my surprise (and delight), won a full time position for a federally funded organisation. Challenges certainly make life interesting but overcoming them is what makes our lives more meaningful. I realised that I have a place in the world and it’s my life, so I am doing all I can with it and making it the life I want to live.
What I love the most about studying at AIPC is the flexibility that it gives me. I work full-time, so sometimes I don't have time or I'm too tired during the week to catch up on the lecture or study. AIPC allows me to study at my own pace. It's the flexibility that it gives me.
I found study to be to fairly easy most of the time, to do at home in-between work and volunteering. The setup is manageable if you read the help tips. What was hard to do was to keep time aside for study online, when I had so much going on in life with fulltime work, fitness, study and martial arts training. Oh and a puppy that was training with socialising and walking! Having a tutor, even with the small additional cost, was invaluable. The tutor was very helpful to while I was studying, especially in keeping me motivated and on-task. I found volunteering to be extremely rewarding and gave hands on experience while learning through the AIPC Diploma – this also gives a reference and a basis of how some organisations work. I look forward to using my Diploma to continue helping others in their life journey.
The best thing about the Diploma is it has created a life I have been dreaming of but didn't think I could do.
The part of the course I enjoyed the most was the practical side. It really was superb.
One of the aspects I loved most about the course was how flexible it was. I could do the modules anywhere at any time.