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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News
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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.
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Valued living after neurological trauma
A new program developed by La Trobe researchers is proving beneficial for people living with an acquired brain injury.
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Art Therapy student becomes Archibald finalist
Master of Art Therapy student, Laura Peacock, was a finalist in this year's Archibald Prize
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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