Foundations for Counselling Ministry

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2026
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Overview

God longs to bring restoration, hope and freedom to His children. Foundations for Counselling Ministry equips you to bring wholeness to individuals and communities in need. You will develop counselling skills, gain Biblical insight into issues and engage communities. This gives you vital training to respond to the needs of people in any kind of ministry setting.

During our lecture phase, classroom learning, workshops, evangelism and projects all serve to prepare you to identify needs and respond to them with practical skills. Every week you will learn new counselling skills and get experience using them. You will discover how to ask the right questions and to provide a safe environment in order to build a deeper counselling relationship. You'll practice and grow your skills in workshops and simulated counselling sessions.

On outreach, we don’t wait for people to come to us. We meet people where they’re at – whether it’s a refugee camp, a prison, a nearby street corner – we go where God leads us to seek out those who are hurting. We actively look for and initiate opportunities to counsel, disciple and extend care. Counselling is needed in all kinds of communities, in all kinds of settings – not just in an office or clinic.

Being equipped with skills and experience through the FCM provides valuable tools and insight for effective future ministry.

Topics include:

  • Grief and trauma
  • Cross-cultural counselling
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Children’s counselling
  • Mental health challenges
School Dates
March 29, 2026
-
September 12, 2026
April
Cost
Tuition Fee
AUD $
1820
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(includes registration, administration, and resources)
(includes registration, staff contribution, administration, and resources)
AUD $
3020
Non-Tuition Fee
AUD $
5000
 -
7000
Outreach Fee
For Dates and Course Fee,
Please email info@ywamperth.org.au for more information.
Accreditation
Prerequisites
Completion of a Discipleship Training School

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YWAM Perth Foundations for Counselling Ministry trainees practising one-on-one listening and counselling skills.
YWAM Perth Foundations for Counselling Ministry student teaching on emotional health and the stages of grief.
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