The Cairnmillar Institute

01/02/2026

In this episode of How's That Working For You, our host Dr Zoe chats with Dr Kathomi Gatwiri as we discuss dealing with race in the therapy room. Today we try to answer the important questions: "What is the difference between feeling at peace vs liberated?" "What nuances work and are promoted in the...

30/01/2026

Dysphoria doesn’t exist in a vacuum.

Episode 5 of How’s That Working For You, Dr Zoe and Ari Heart explore how it’s not only direct transphobia, but also many external stresses woven into systems, language, and assumptions that shape people’s experiences. A powerful reminder to look beyond the individual and towards the contexts we’re all working within. Click here to listen to the episode now: https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/podcast-hows-that-working-for-you/

27/01/2026

If studying this year is part of your plan, don’t wait.

📚 Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling
⏰ Applications close 30 January 2026

Apply now:
https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0xKT50

24/01/2026

🎧 If you haven’t listened yet, this is the perfect time.
With Midsumma Festival in full swing and Pride March just around the corner in Melbourne, this month's episode of How’s That Working For You feels especially timely.
In this snippet, Ari Heart (a CMI alum) reflects on how dysphoria and with Dr Zoe, they open up a wider conversation about what’s missing in our education, and what it means to name those gaps with honesty and care. Listen to the episode here: https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/podcast-hows-that-working-for-you/

21/01/2026

Closing Next Week: Semester 1, 2026 Applications

This is it! Applications for Semester 1, 2026 are in their final days. If studying this year is part of your plan, don’t wait.

Postgraduate courses close 27 January 2026
Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling closes 30 January 2026

Places are limited so apply now: https://apply.cairnmillar.edu.au/

13/01/2026

Learn counselling by doing, not just reading.

Our Diploma of Counselling is built around practical skills—role plays, case studies, and simulated sessions—plus insights from experienced practitioners, so you graduate confident and career-ready.

📅 February intake now open
💻 Online or hybrid study options
🎉 10% New Year discount until 18 Jan 2026
👉 Find out more & apply: https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/course/diploma-counselling/

07/01/2026

Enrol now – limited seats available!
Core Counselling Skills – February 2026
📅 11–13 February
📍 The Cairnmillar Institute, Hawthorn East
Build foundational counselling skills through three days of interactive learning, guided role‑plays and practical exercises. Perfect for anyone who are either currently supporting the growth and development of others and wish to enhance their skills, or those considering a career in counselling and looking for a first step. You will develop essential skills in active listening, person‑centred practice, micro‑skills, emotional awareness and strengths‑based approaches.
👉 Enrol now: https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/.../core-counselling.../

This three-day introductory course is designed for individuals who are either currently supporting the growth and development of others and wish to enhance

31/12/2025

In this episode of How's That Working For You, our host Dr Zoe chats with Ari Heart as we discuss dealing with dysphoria. Today we try to answer the important questions: "Has our training mislocated the problem with dysphoria s just internal?" "How can therapists be vulnerable and own their anxiety....

22/12/2025

✅ Today’s the Deadline!
The January VTAC Change of Preference window closes at 4 PM.
If you’re considering a career in psychology and counselling, now’s the time to make your move!
Add Cairnmillar’s Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling as your number 1 preference.
Course Code: 8880210042
Need guidance? We’re here for you.
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22/12/2025

🔔 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞
The Cairnmillar Institute and our clinics will be closed from Thursday, 25 December 2025 to Sunday, 4 January 2026. We will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026.

We recognise that the holiday period can be a challenging time for many. If you and someone you know require urgent or immediate mental health support during our closure, please reach out to the following services which are available 24/7, including public holidays.

𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧.

19/12/2025

🔔 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞

The Cairnmillar Institute and our clinics will be closed from Thursday, 25 December 2025 to Sunday, 4 January 2026.

We will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026.

We recognise that the holiday period can be a challenging time for many. If you require urgent or immediate mental health support during our closure, the following services are available 24/7, including public holidays.

𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧

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18/12/2025

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚‑𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥‑𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.

Our brand-new self-paced online 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚-𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 is an advanced, clinically focused qualification designed for busy professionals seeking additional training and skills in different trauma focused interventions, advanced trauma knowledge and in research analysis.

The programme integrates intergenerational, relational and systemic models of trauma and is designed to equip professionals with fundamental skills and knowledge to implement trauma-informed practices effectively across various mental health settings.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 2026 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧-𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬.

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