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. Our graduates make a significant contribution to the communities they serve.
Our Department is part of La Trobe University's School of Psychology and Public Health.
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. We offer a range of services to people of all ages who want to make changes in their life and enhance their wellbeing. Our services are tailored to your needs, from a single consultation to more specialised sessions.
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Becoming a father in a new country
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Reflective practice in academia
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Metaphors in art therapy
New research has examined the role of metaphors in therapy.
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