Department of Psychology, Counselling and Therapy

We are committed to promoting and improving wellbeing, inclusion and equitable mental health outcomes.

Our undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development programs are student-centred, flexible and foster lifelong learning.

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Our unique, accredited courses specialise in the scientific study of human behaviour.

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Research

Research

Our discoveries build evidence for best-practice counselling and therapy interventions.

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Partnerships

Partnerships

We work with national and international partners to produce research with impact.

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Facilities

Facilities

Our facilities support student learning experiences and groundbreaking research.

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Top 200 globally

We’re ranked in the world’s top 200 for psychology.

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2024, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024: Psychology

'Well above world standard'

Our research in psychology and cognitive sciences is top-rated nationally and rated 'well above world standard'.

Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018

Psychology Clinic

The La Trobe Psychology Clinic provides affordable, evidence-based psychological services to the community.

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Indigenous Acknowledgement

La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more