Counselling
The Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE provides comprehensive, professional counselling services by experienced, qualified Counsellors.
The role of Counsellor is to assist the TAFE community in addressing the individual physical, emotional, social, educational and vocational needs of students, and where necessary work with teachers to assist students to achieve their personal and educational potential.
This free and confidential service is available to staff, students and prospective students of the Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE.
Contact a Counsellor at the Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE.
Career and vocational counselling
Career and vocational counselling is for students and prospective students to help them to take responsibility for their career planning and development in order to cope better with the changing world of work.
Career counselling aims to help students with:
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Self knowledge and self awareness.
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Educational and occupational exploration.
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Skills in decision making and career planning.
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Skills to implement career plans and decisions.
Educational counselling
Counselling to improve and enhance study performance and successful course outcomes.
Educational counselling aims to assist students with:
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Study skills, including stress, time management and assessment concerns.
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Personal and social issues that interfere with levels of achievement.
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Early intervention to prevent failure or withdrawal from study.
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Liaison with teaching and other support staff to ensure student success.
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Accessing appropriate college support services to enhance study performance.
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Developing skills to link study course plans with work goals and career pathways.
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Mediation and facilitation of academic and disciplinary appeals.
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Further education and training information.
Personal counselling
Confidential counselling is available to help students develop skills to resolve personal, social and emotional issues.
Personal counselling aims to facilitate improved ways of dealing with issues concerning:
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Personal development.
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Self awareness.
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Self esteem.
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Decision making.
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Conflict resolution.
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Goal setting and planning.
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Relationships.
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Family and home.
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Health matters.
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Financial and legal matters.
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Social and cultural transitions.
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Crisis situations or grievances.