Now Accepting Applications: Couples Counselling in Practice – Starts August 2026
TAPA COURSES
Grow Your Skills. Grow Your Confidence. Grow Your Practice.
Forget Role Plays.
It's Time to Practice.
TAPA – The ALY'S PLACE Academy - offers hands-on, client-ready training for counselling students, early-career therapists, and established practitioners wanting to expand into couples work and/or turn their counselling skills into a profitable business.
Our Courses
Couples Counselling in Practice (Signature Program):
From Counsellor to Confident Couples Therapist in 12 Weeks
Master the skills, tools, and confidence to work effectively with couples in 12 weeks. This hands-on, small-group course blends theory, real client hours, and expert supervision.
Format: 12 weeks online
Intake: March & August - next intake August 2026 - AUGUST INTAKE OPEN NOW.
Investment: $3,300
Exploring Sexuality & Intimacy with Couples:
Deepen Your Work with Couples in the Most Intimate Space
A 6-week advanced training for practitioners ready to navigate intimacy, desire, gender, and sexuality in couples therapy with confidence and sensitivity. Includes the TAPA Sex & Coffee Toolkit.
Format: 6 weeks online
Intake: TBA
Investment: $2,200
Intro to Couples Counselling:
Your First Step into Couples Work
Curious about working with couples but not sure it’s for you? This 4-week foundation course gives you the essential skills, insights, and frameworks to explore couples counselling in a safe, supported setting.
Format: 4 weeks online
Intake: March & August - next intake August 2026 - AUGUST INTAKE OPEN NOW.
Investment: $1,100
Building Your Own Private Practice:
Turn Your Counselling Skills into a Thriving Business
A practical 6-week business-building program for counsellors. Learn how to design your services, attract your ideal clients, manage your bookings and finances, and grow a practice you love - without burnout.
Recommended for graduates of the Signature Program who are ready to establish or expand their own practice.
Format: 6 weeks online
Intake: TBA.
Investment: $2,000
......and The Transformation Track (a.k.a The Walking Conference).
6 Days. Small Group. Years of Transformation.
Join a small group of counsellors on Tasmania’s Overland Track for a peer-based wilderness experience combining professional insight, personal growth, and deep connection.
Format: 6-day trek
Dates: November–January
Investment: Price on enquiry
TAPA Annual Course Schedule
The annual course overview is just an indication of how the various courses flow across the year. For exact start and end dates each year, please refer to the individual course pages.
Not sure where to start?
Send Alyona an email at alyona@alysplace.com.au or book a free 15-min call with Alyona to discuss your training pathway.
Carmen Yooung
"Having a mentor who understands both the art and the science of this work makes a huge difference."
Holly Manomaiphan
"Training with Alyona has been such an amazing experience. The sessions are fun, engaging, and packed with insights."
Amar Freya
"It's been quite amazing. Alyona hands-on approach has equipped me with skills that I would not have found anywhere else."