PC6054 - Counseling Psychology (2024/25)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2024/25 | ||||||||||
| Module title | Counseling Psychology | ||||||||||
| Module level | Honours (06) | ||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 15 | ||||||||||
| School | School of Social Sciences and Professions | ||||||||||
| Total study hours | 150 | ||||||||||
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| Running in 2024/25(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
The aim of this module is to introduce you to the discipline of counselling psychology, exploring its origins, scope, training, and contexts for practice. You will explore the philosophy, values and ethics of counselling psychology including contemporary debates and issues within the profession. You will learn about the three dominant therapeutic modalities in counselling psychology practice (cognitive-behavioural, person-centred/humanistic, and psychodynamic modalities) and the theoretical and empirical evidence underpinning these modalities. You will gain knowledge and practical skills in areas such as clinical assessment, formulation, treatment planning, interventions, self-reflection, and the therapeutic relationship. The knowledge and skills developed in this module will leave you well positioned to progress to further training required to practice, including the MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Syllabus
Areas covered will be drawn from: key concepts in counselling psychology; philosophy, values and ethics in counselling psychology; culture and diversity in counselling psychology; assessment in counselling psychology; formulation in counselling psychology; treatment planning, intervention and the therapeutic relationship in counselling psychology; cognitive behavioural therapy; person-centred/humanistic approaches; psychodynamic approaches; pluralism and integration in counselling psychology; counselling psychology and research.
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
The learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of lectures, interactive workshops and seminars, supplementary guided web-based learning, and self-managed independent study. Formative assessments and group work in seminars will provide you with constructive tutor and feedback. You will be encouraged to reflect on your learning throughout the module and to take responsibility for your own learning including identifying developmental needs.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, you will:
1. Be able to critically engage with literature on the philosophy, values, and ethics of the counselling psychology discipline.
2. Have knowledge and understanding of different areas of counselling psychology practice, including assessment, formulation, treatment planning, intervention, self-reflection, and the therapeutic relationship.
3. Understand the fit between counselling psychology and different therapeutic modalities and demonstrate an awareness of the importance of research within counselling psychology.