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.
Top 500 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 500 for psychology.
ShanghaiRanking, 2024, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024: Psychology
Real-world experience
We’re preparing you for every stage of your career through clinical placements, on-campus teaching clinics, simulation labs, and online subjects for postgrad courses.
Top 200 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 200 for psychology.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2025, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Psychology
Psychology Clinic
The La Trobe Psychology Clinic provides affordable, evidence-based psychological services to the community.
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Events
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Open Day – Albury-Wodonga Campus
Sunday 17 August 09:00am
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Open Day – Bendigo Campus
Sunday 24 August 09:00am
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Master of Clinical Family Therapy webinar
Tuesday 09 September 06:00pm
News
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Metaphors in art therapy
New research has examined the role of metaphors in therapy.
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Burnout in veterinary nurses
New research from PhD candidate, Angela Chapman, is shedding light on the growing issue of burnout in veterinary nurses.
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Supporting body appreciation and wellbeing in young adults
Research led by Dr Joshua Marmara, Lecturer in Rehabilitation Counselling, has examined the psychological and behavioural factors that contribute to body appreciation and wellbeing in young people.
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