Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy

Why take this course?

This course provides an introduction to counselling and psychotherapy theories with special emphasis on person-centred approaches. Using a combination of presentations, case studies, video and experiential exploration it gives students a broad introduction to counselling & psychotherapy approaches and skills and an opportunity for increasing self-awareness.

What will I experience?

• History and Trends, Theories and Approaches
• Humanistic – Existential, Person Centred Counselling Skills
• Basic fundamentals of: Group Therapy, Solution Focussed Relationship therapy, Brief Therapy, Online/Telephone Counselling
• CBT / MBCT interventions for anxiety management, depressive episodes and phobias
• Psychotherapy for Trauma and Abuse - Models of trauma work, assessment and treatment planning
• Counselling skills / Embedded counselling - The Skilled Helper Model, effective listening
• Relationship / Couples counselling and models - Person Centred, Imago, Attachment based Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Psychiatry, Dual Diagnosis and DSM-5 - Connection between psychiatry and psychotherapy, looking at changes from DSM 4 to 5 and common areas e.g. anxiety
• Online and formal telephone counselling
• Common Problem areas e.g. Social Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Relationships, Suicidal ideation and resistance
• Personal development - stress management e.g. mindfulness and MBSR. Having difficult conversations
• Further study / career options