Family therapy qualification pathways

Make a real-world difference where it matters. Study family therapy to empower you to support families through life’s toughest challenges and build stronger relationships for their futures.

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The Bouverie Centre has been a trusted leader in family therapy education, delivering Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT) accredited programs for over 30 years.

In academic partnership with La Trobe University, Department of Psychology, Counselling and Therapy, our postgraduate courses combine academic excellence with practical experience, focusing on the integration of theory with contemporary systemic practice to maintain effective therapeutic relationships and produce graduates with high levels of clinical skill to effectively respond to the needs of families presenting with a range of challenges.

Why study with the Bouverie Centre?

Learn from experience

Our courses are designed and delivered by accomplished academics and practicing therapists who bring real-world experience and deep expertise to your learning.

Evidence-based education

Benefit from Bouverie’s integrated practice-research environment, where clinical insights are combined with qualitative and quantitative research for a truly informed approach.

Practical and workforce-ready

Gain knowledge shaped by decades of workforce training wisdom, ensuring you graduate with skills that are relevant, practical, and highly valued in the field.

Student learning outcomes

You will:

develop a solid grounding in family and systems theory
develop sound systemic case conceptualization skills to guide and inform effective practice
build solid contemporary systemic practice skills via experiential learning including demonstrations, role play and for final year masters trainees in direct practice with Bouverie families
receive supportive coaching and valuable clinical supervision from highly experienced practicing family therapists