Why Vocational Education Matters—Especially for Counsellors
As demand for mental health support continues to rise, how we train counsellors has never been more critical. At aifc, we believe the most powerful learning happens when theory meets practice, when students don’t just learn about counselling, but become counsellors through doing. That’s the heart of vocational education and training (VET). Counselling is not…
The Mid-Life Leap into Christian Counselling Changed Her Life
“I didn’t have it all figured out. I just knew it was time to start.”Sharon’s story of faith, fear, and becoming a Christian counsellor “I Googled the average age of counselling students… It said 45. Suddenly, what felt impossible started to feel within reach.” When Sharon enrolled at AIFC, she was in her mid-40s. She…
What Is Christian Counselling & How Does Psychology Fit In?
Christian counselling that aligns itself with God's word is done correctly when it doesn't hinder the work of the Holy Spirit.
Christian Counselling Course Graduate Testimonial – Jodi Grant
aifc graduate Jodi Grant answered a few questions about herself and about her experience studying at aifc. We also got to learn her plans for the future.
5 Ways Shattered Trust Can Be Regained
Our natural instinct is to protect ourselves when we've been emotionally or pysically wounded. Learn these 5 ways shattered trust can be regained.
The Typical Counselling Room A Safe Place To Talk
Seeing a qualified counsellor for the first time without knowing what to expect can make us a little nervous. Lack of knowledge can also lead to misconceptions about counsellors, leading some to shun the counselling room for fear of judgement, or for concerns about breaches of confidentiality. What do trained counsellors do, what happens in…
Are You Ok Dragging Those Burdens Around?
The tendency to hide our vulnerabilities when we’ve been emotionally wounded is instinctive for most of us. As an emotional teen, I thought crying was a sign of weakness. There was a time when a stranger spotted me crying. She asked, “Are you ok?” What a shock!
Dementia in Australian Indigenous Population Alarmingly High
Dementia within our indigenous population is high according to Alzheimer’s Australia, Dementia is a major health problem for our indigenous people.
Steve Poisat – Testimonial
“Studying with aifc gave me the pastoral counselling confidence and specialist skills that I needed to competently and compassionately engage with the members of my congregation and the community chaplaincy work that I was involved in. The biblically based framework that undergirds the courses allows students to integrate theology, psychology and practical spirituality in such…
