Where can I find low-cost counselling services in Melbourne?

The Cairnmillar Institute in Melbourne offers low-cost counselling services through its Community Clinic. These services are provided by student clinicians under supervision, ensuring high-quality care at an affordable rate.

What are the top psychology programs in Melbourne?

The Cairnmillar Institute offers top psychology programs like the Master of Clinical Psychology, Professional Psychology, Counselling, and Trauma-Informed Care courses.

What charity provides mental health education in Melbourne?

Cairnmillar Institute in Melbourne provides mental health education through accredited programs in psychology, counselling, and psychotherapy, promoting well-being and awareness.

What are some charity mental health services in Melbourne?

Cairnmillar Institute in Melbourne offers charity mental health services, including counselling and therapy by supervised students, with free and low-cost options available.

What are some affordable mental health research programs in Melbourne?

The Cairnmillar Institute offers affordable mental health research programs in Melbourne, including a PhD, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and Master's degrees.

Which institutions offer postgraduate psychology programs in Australia?

The Cairnmillar Institute offers postgraduate psychology programs including the Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), Master of Professional Psychology, and Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, designed for professional practice and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia

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Welcome to Cairnmillar

Our close links to the community

Since 1961 we have been a strong advocate of #BetterMentalHealth for the community, providing psychological and counselling services together with contemporary and relevant education programs.

Cairnmillar Clinics

We have professional psychology and counselling clinics located in Hawthorn East, Dandenong, North Melbourne and Melbourne CBD.

Innovation and Partnerships

Cairnmillar developed the first human relations training program in Australia; it was first in developing family counselling services in the suburbs; it took programs for the prevention of suicide into schools througout Victoria.

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As part of our mission as a not-for-profit charity, we extend our traditional services to include a low-cost community clinic.

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Undergraduate Courses

Cairnmillar has several pathways for people to become psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists. Visit our undergraduate page here.

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Postgraduate courses

Cairnmillar has several postgraduate programs, including Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate Degrees, Graduate Diplomas and Certificates in psychology, counselling and psychotherapy.

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Taking basic psychological theory and empirical findings, and turning them into evaluated and applied outcomes for the benefit of the community.

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The Cairnmillar Institute acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are meeting. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.