College Of Counselling Studies
Who we serve and why we do it
The College of Counselling Studies is a rural counsellor training college which also runs community short programs and provides local face to face counselling s part of its vision which is “to improve the health and well being in the New England and North West NSW”.
Although based in Tamworth our innovative training model enables students to study in their local area. The Diploma level counselling course focuses on the personal development of each individual as they learn the underpinning theory of selected counselling models.
In keeping with our philosophy of meeting the needs of rural clients, there is an emphasis on training students for counselling who live in rural and remote regions because they can understand local issues.
Over 600 students have studied with the college since it commenced in 1985 and over time, they have provided a resource base in the New England and North West which has enriched the communities in which they worked. Many of them have been employed in welfare services and counselling centres throughout NSW and interstate.
The College provides information to the community about the prevention or control of emotional and general wellbeing issues including depression, stress, anxiety, abuse and alcohol and drug related issues.
The College also provides Counselling Services (including Mental health and trauma counselling) in Tamworth and regional towns to the general community and school students.
To achieve these objectives, the College engages in health promotion activities to raise public awareness of emotional and mental health wellbeing issues.