Unit Content
Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the development and foundations of counselling theories, including historical perspectives and current evidence-based models;
- Demonstrate an ability to reflect critically on theories and models of counselling from a personal worldview and professional practice perspectives;
- Compare and contrast several counselling methodologies and describe how these may be integrated;
- Apply appropriate counselling approaches to a range of therapeutic contexts.
Subject Content
- Introduction 1: Theoretical timeline, Historical Background
- Introduction 2: Theoretical Approaches
- Approaches to Integrative Therapy
- Modern Psychoanalysis & Current Psychodynamic Approaches
- Transactional Analysis & Rational Emotive Therapy
- Introduction 1: Theoretical timeline, Historical Background
- Introduction 2: Theoretical Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Therapy / Motivational Interviewing
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Narrative Therapy / Choice Therapy
- Helping with Complex Clients
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Onsite (face-to-face)
- Online (eLearning)
- Intensives
- Extensives
This subject typically has both online pre-recorded lectures AND mandatory online-live components.
Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.
Assessment Methods
- Critical Reflection Paper (30%)
- Minor Essay (30%)
- Counselling Role Play (40%)
Prescribed Text
- Corey, G. (2023). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (11th ed.). Cengage.
Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any textbooks.
