PSY-20042 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

This module will introduce you to the ways in which person-centred counselling theory is applied within a therapeutic context. You will learn about counselling processes, for work with individuals about ethical, practice and therapeutic issues in counselling. You will also learn about some examples of the contexts in which counselling occurs, from experienced counselling practitioners. Your learning will be underpinned by a combination of lecture-style classes and discussion-focused seminars, alongside independent study. The learning you gain in this module will prepare you for subsequent modules in the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling programme, in which you will focus on your own skills and personal development .

Students will be introduced to the principles underpinning the application of person-centred counselling theory, studied in PSY-20041, to the practice of counselling in a therapeutic context. This will provide them with a good foundation for level 6 counselling-focused modules within the BSc Psychology with Counselling programme, in which they start to work in a more applied and practical way.

Intended Learning Outcomes

manage their own learning and make independent use of scholarly reviews and primary sources;: 2
apply counselling theory and techniques to solve problems and identify appropriate approaches within defined contexts;: 2
discuss and evaluate current research and practices in the counselling discipline;: 1,2
recognise and appreciate the importance of ethics within counselling practice and research.: 1,2

Study hours

38 hours structured contact time (comprising lectures, seminars and small group activities).
112 hours independent study, including 50 hours of preparation for the course work, and 20 hours for the reflective diary, plus reading around module content.

School Rules

Barred combinations:
PSY-20006
PSY-20007
PSY-20010
PSY-20011

Description of Module Assessment