Counselling

A rewarding and fulfilling profession, the field of counselling involves working with a large cross-section of society. Counsellors help equip individuals, families, and communities with the tools they need to overcome challenges, and to thrive. They listen, respond, and reflect with clients, researching options that will help assist clients’ decision-making.

Wintec is the Waikato’s sole provider of a bachelor’s degree in Counselling and is one of only three institutes nationwide that offers on-campus learning as part of the programme. This means our students get the best of both words - combining on-site learning one-day-a-week with at-home and on-the-job learning providing a balance.

Wintec offers the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing and Te Ara Pūtake My Academic Pathway (Social Service pathway) as possible pathway programmes for those who may not meet the entry criteria initially. Those interested in the field of counselling may also wish to explore other similar fields such as Social Work, and many other programmes available through the Wintec Centre for Health and Social Practice.

Undergraduate programmes

Te Ara Pūtake My Academic Pathway

One semester

Level 4

$3,416*

Hamilton City Campus, Rotokauri Campus - Sport Health strand

Jul 2021

This programme is for those who want to begin study, but need to build confidence or brush up on skills. Students will choose from five pathways that align with their career goals, including: Health, Social Practice, Media Arts, Early Childhood, and the Open pathway for general subjects and skills. Students will gain essential academic knowledge, capabilities, and skills needed to succeed at higher levels of study.

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4)

One year

Level 4

FREE under TTAF (usually $2,500)

Hamilton City Campus, Online delivery, +2

Aug 2021

This programme gives students the strong foundation of knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to work alongside individuals, families and whānau accessing social and community services. Note: This qualification is not associated with professional registration or a clinical scope of practice.

Paetahi Tumu Kōrero Bachelor of Counselling

This programme is designed to meet the professional membership requirements of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC), Te Whāriki Tautoko, NZ Christian Counsellors Association and the Drug and Alcohol Practitioners Association Aotearoa New Zealand (dapaanz).

Graduate and postgraduate programmes

Professional programmes / short courses

Introduction to Supervision (Level 7)

The Introduction to Supervision (in Health and Social Practice) programme explores the nature of supervision, the core processes within supervision and the professional and organisational context of supervision. It will prepare students to be able to establish a supervisory relationship. Students will develop the skills and knowledge to apply a model of supervision which structures the stages of a supervision session.

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Pathways

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Please check the entry criteria for each programme to see which course is the best level for you to begin with. The entry criteria information can be found on each of the programme pages here online. You can also contact us directly to discuss the appropriate level for you at info@wintec.ac.nz.

About the faculty

In the Centre for Health and Social Practice we provide practical interprofessional education that prepares students for a future in the health and social practice industry.

If you have a passion for people, nursing, physiotherapy, social work and counselling, occupational therapy or midwifery are all challenging but rewarding choices. Our courses and programmes are a great way to start your career, supported by experienced and registered academic staff.

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