Development of the client counsellor relationship
- Recognising and responding to verbal and non-verbal signals
- Application of theory to practice - core models
- Transference and counter-transference (client and counsellor)
- Time management / boundaries
- Codes of ethics and practice
- Working in an integrative way
- Client assessment and history
- Consent and ethical parameters

A 2,500 words critical evaluation of own performance including reference to a transcript of 20 mins of tape weighted at 100% (addressing LO's 1 and 5)
1 x 50 min audio tape of counselling session (addressing LO's 2,3, and 4) pass/fail

both elements of assessment must be passed

Formative - Q and A, discussion, peer evaluation and feedback, self-evaluation, reflective journal,
role-play, quiz, presentation, debate, Profile of formal and informal feedback sheets from peers and tutors.

Contact Hours: (48)
20 hours - Interactive lectures - DVD's, case studies, audio tapes, work sheets, demonstrations
28 hours - working in Triads / role plays / group counselling practice / discussion, feedback and reflection

Independent Study Hours: (252)
100 hours reading and reflecting
152 hours assignment preparation

Core texts
Classrooms
Computer, projector
Internet access
Library
Digital recorders
VLE Moodle

BACP (quarterly journal) Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. Oxon: Routledge
Bayne, R. Horton, I. Collard, P. Jinks, G. (2008). The Counsellor's Handbook. Cheltenham: Nelson Thorne
Cully, S. and Bond, T. (2004). Integrative Counselling Skills in Action. London: Sage Publications
Geldard, D. and Geldard, K. (2005). Practical Counselling Skills - an Integrative Approach. London: Palgrave Macmillan
McLeod, J. (2007) Counselling Skill. Milton Keynes: Open University Press
Sanders, P., Frankland, A. and Wilkins, P. (2009) Next Steps in Counselling Practice - A Students¿ Companion for Degrees. Ross-on Wye: PCCS Books