The Cairnmillar Institute

01/12/2025

In this episode of How's That Working For You, Dr Zoe chats with Psychologist, Board Approved Supervisor and Sexologist Laura Lee about how therapists can have better, meaningful and more helpful conversations about s*x with their clients. Today we try to answer all the big s*xy questions: Why did w...

21/11/2025

Accessible Mental Health Support – Here When You are Ready

We’re proud to provide a calm, welcoming space for all ages and backgrounds. As a not-for-profit, we offer counselling, assessments, group programs, and more – with bulk billing, free counselling, and low-cost options available.
Our Services:
✔ Psychology & Counselling
✔ Child, Adolescent & Family Support
✔ Assessments
✔ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
✔ Group Programs
Choose what works best for you: In-person or telehealth sessions. Book a session today and take the first step toward better mental health.
📍 2/116 Peel Street, North Melbourne
📞 1800 391 393 (press 2 for the clinic)
🔗www.cairnmillar.org.au/clinic-appointment

18/11/2025

Turn your interest in helping others into a fulfilling career. Make a meaningful career change- become a counsellor in 12 months. Diploma of Counselling helps you gain professional counselling skills, confidence, and recognition to work in counselling, community or support worker roles and more. Learn to listen deeply, respond effectively, and support people through life’s challenges all while studying online at your own pace.
Applications close 2 December. Save 10% when you enrol early.

Graduating students and alumni can apply for level 1 registration with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), as long as you meet the current recency clause.
They can also apply for membership with the Certified Practicing Counsellors Australia (CPCA).

Find out more: https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/course/diploma-counselling/

17/11/2025

🎓 Thinking about studying Psychology & Counselling?

Don’t miss our On-Campus Info Session happening next Tuesday, 25 November! Register to attend: https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/event/on-campus-course-info-session-for-bachelor-of-psychology-and-counselling/

✨ What’s in store?

🔹 Tour your future campus

🔹 Meet and chat with the Course Coordinator

🔹 Get answers to all your questions about:

• How to apply

• VTAC Change of Preference

• Entry requirements

• Career pathways

… and more!

Whether you’re finalising your preferences or just exploring your options, this is the perfect chance to get the info you need.

📅 Tuesday, 25 November

📍 On campus

14/11/2025

Start your accredited Diploma in Counselling in Feb 2026
Begin your journey toward a meaningful career helping others thrive. Cairnmillar’s nationally recognised Diploma of Counselling builds practical, evidence-based skills to prepare you for diverse roles in mental health, wellbeing, and community care.
Study online with expert supervision and real-world learning experiences.
Enrol by 2 December and save 10%.

Possible careers: Counsellor (in supervised or structured community settings), Case Worker or Manager, Community Services Worker, Support Officer and more

Pathways to: Bachelor of Psychology & Counselling or Graduate Certificate of Counselling & Psychotherapy at the Cairnmillar Institute and gain recognition for your existing skills through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Apply Now- https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/study-at-cmi/find-a-course/vet/

13/11/2025

Heal. Protect. Change the way you work.

Trauma shows up everywhere — schools, hospitals, courts, clinics, community services. Are you ready to respond to it safely?

Cairnmillar’s Graduate Certificate of Trauma Informed Care gives you practical, evidence-based skills to recognise trauma, reduce harm, and support recovery.

Perfect for professionals in education, mental health, social work, nursing, justice, youth work, frontline and community roles.

Be the calm in the room.

Learn more and apply now: https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/study-at-cmi/how-to-apply/

07/11/2025

🎙️ Have you listened to the 3rd episode of How’s That Working For You?, our host Dr Zoe chats with Dr Lou Cooper about rupture and repair. They discuss important questions such as "How does psychotherapy really work?", "What does a good therapeutic relationship look like?", and "How can we manage relationship difficulties in therapy?".

Don't miss this enlightening dialogue that unveils the therapist's journey and all its complexities.

Brought to you by The Cairnmillar Institute, this podcast is for the therapy curious, those working in mental health, and anyone reflecting on the work of helping others.

👉 Start listening today: https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/podcast-hows-that-working-for-you/

20/10/2025

Thinking about a career in healthcare? 🩺
Join Cairnmillar at the Banyule Healthcare Expo and speak to our team about your career pathways for mental health.

Come and chat with our team to learn more about pathways in psychology, counselling, and allied health, and discover how you can start your journey in mental health care.

Secure your spot here 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/banyule-healthcare-expo

20/10/2025

✨We’re excited to officially re-open the Serenity Suite!

With the exam season coming, this cozy space is designed for Cairnmillar students to unwind, recharge, and take a mindful break from their busy schedules.

📍 GF, Hawthorn East Campus

Stay tuned for more updates on student services and spaces coming your way!

19/10/2025

📰 We are thrilled to share that our new podcast, How’s That Working For You?, has been featured in the Australian Business Journal!

The article highlights how the podcast opens up real conversations about mental health practises, exploring the challenges, reflections, and growth that come with working in the mental health field.

Hosted by Dr. Zoë Krupka and produced by The Cairnmillar Institute, the series invites listeners to think deeply about what it means to help others while caring for ourselves.

👉 Read the article here: https://theabj.com.au/2025/10/09/cairnmillar-podcast-mental-health/
🎧 Episodes 1 & 2 now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and our website.

Cairnmillar Institute launches How’s That Working For You?, a podcast supporting mental health professionals with valuable insights.

15/10/2025

Understanding Uncertainty in OCD | OCD Awareness Week

Why does uncertainty feel so overwhelming for people with OCD?
New research co-authored by Richard Moulding, our Clinical Program Coordinator sheds light on how intolerance of uncertainty fuels obsessive–compulsive symptoms.

🔍 The study found that it’s not uncertainty alone that worsens OCD but how people respond to it.
When uncertainty triggers fears of losing control, repetitive negative thinking, or mental “checking” for reassurance, it can trap individuals in a cycle that strengthens anxiety over time.

This research helps us better understand the mental processes that keep OCD going — and points toward more targeted ways to help people break free from the grip of uncertainty.

🔗 Read the full peer-reviewed paper here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10608-025-10624-y

14/10/2025

🎙️ Have you listened to the 2nd episode of How’s That Working For You?, our host Dr. Zoë Krupka sits down with producer Dr. Christine Brown to give you a sneak preview of what to expect.

✨ Episodes 1 and 2 are now live!
Listen via our website, or find us on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

Brought to you by The Cairnmillar Institute, this podcast is for the therapy curious — those working in mental health, and anyone reflecting on the work of helping others.

👉 Start listening today: https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/podcast-hows-that-working-for-you/