Module code: PSY4001-B
The focus will be on developing knowledge and skills essential for effective counselling. Emphasis on the learning of interviewing strategies, creating a counselling skills professional framework, anti-discriminatory principles and practice, British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) framework of ethics and good practice. Counselling skills will utilize illustrative casework, and practice in the group, emphasising personal development and growth, exploration of self and relationships in a supportive, confidential environment.
-The contractual relationship.
- Principles of the major therapeutic models in counselling.
- Ethical thinking.
- Multicultural perspectives.
- Supervision and feedback in counselling work.
- Assessment of personal assets, limitations, and reactions to theories.
- The development of a personal philosophy of counselling.
- Establishment of ground rules i.e., contracting, boundaries, health and safety issues.
- British Association of Counselling ethical framework for good practice in counselling and psychotherapy.
- Practical introduction to the skills used by a counsellor.
- Creating and maintaining a therapeutic relationship.
- Appreciation of development and lifespan transitions.