Becoming a Counsellor: Tamara's Journey from a Bachelor of Arts to a Master of Counselling at Deakin University

30/10/2025 37 min Episodio 104
Becoming a Counsellor: Tamara's Journey from a Bachelor of Arts to a Master of Counselling at Deakin University

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In this episode of Course and Career Chat, I talk with Tamara, who is currently studying a Master of Counselling at Deakin University. She shares her journey from completing a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Psychology and History) to discovering her passion for supporting others through counselling. We discuss what it's really like to study counselling at postgraduate level, the difference between counselling and psychology, and the career opportunities available after a Master of Counselling in Australia. If you're thinking about a career change into counselling, or wondering how to become a counsellor in Australia, this episode will give you a realistic and inspiring insight. 4:50 – Tamara's high school experience and early career interests 9:40 – Why she chose a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and History) 13:48 – Honours in History: research and learning 16:54 – First full-time role and transferable skills 19:30 – Studying the Master of Counselling at Deakin University Links mentioned: Work with me – Career counselling for high school students in Melbourne: https://www.roadmapeducation.com/services Learn more about the Master of Counselling at Deakin University: https://www.deakin.edu.au/course/master-counselling Listen to more Course and Career Chat episodes: https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast

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