PSY5108-20

Counselling Psychology

Module: PSY5108-20 Counselling Psychology

Level: 5

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Rob Irwin

Module Tutor Contact Details: r.irwin@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module:

This module aims to provide you with an introduction to counselling psychology. The module’s objectives are:

to enhance understanding of the work of counselling psychologists and other psychological therapists;
to provide an overview of the major theoretical orientations informing practice in counselling psychology; and
to develop skills in psychological formulation.

Please note: successful completion of this module does not constitute a professional qualification in either counselling or counselling psychology.

2. Outline syllabus

A programme of lectures and seminars/tutorials will address the following topics:

Key aspects of the therapeutic process:

The therapeutic relationship
Listening and counselling skills
Cultural competence
Reflective practice/the reflective practitioner model
Different approaches to psychological therapy (e.g. couple therapy, family therapy, group therapy, online/telephone therapy)

Core professional competencies for counselling psychologists:

Major theoretical orientations in counselling psychology:

Common presenting issues in counselling psychology:

3. Teaching and learning activities

Learning: Through lectures, seminar activities, additional learning materials made available on the VLE, and independent study.