Counselling Theory

73197

  • Level 5
  • 20 Credits
  • 0.1667 EFTS
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Workload - Approximately 13 hours per week
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This course covers basic counselling micro-skill theory, for example, establishing rapport and reflective attending. It also looks at different types of therapy, the counselling relationship, boundaries, self-care, referral and supervision.

What you will learn

When you successfully complete this course you will be able to:

  • identify and describe basic aspects of counselling practice: engagement, counsellor-client relationship, counselling process
  • identify and describe a range of valuable micro-skills in counselling
  • access information in relation to a range of local counselling and support agencies
  • identify issues related to supervision and referral
  • understand and apply a range of theories in relation to counselling, especially goals, concepts, techniques and theories of personality
  • demonstrate an understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi in relation to counselling and psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • provide an overview of a bicultural models and theoretical application.
  • discuss issues related to counselling in the wider context of a multicultural environment.

Assessment

100% internally assessed

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

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