Summative – Essay: 2, 500 words (Weighted at 100%) (LO's 1 - 5).

Students will be asked to write a 2,500 word essay on key ideas and concepts within the Person
Centred counselling model. They will compare these concepts to key ideas and concepts in other counselling models including Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Students will also explain how the key
concepts of each model are used to facilitate the counselling process and they will evaluate the appropriateness of using an integrative approach.

Formative – Q and A, discussion, peer evaluation and feedback, self-evaluation, reflective journal,
role-play, quiz, presentation, debate.

This module focuses on the history and development of the core theoretical models. Emphasis is placed on Person Centred theory and how it informs and underpins practice. Participants will explore the appropriateness of different styles and methods of counselling approaches including SFBT. This module also supports candidates in developing research and study skills including academic writing and referencing.
• The history and development of the core theoretical counselling models in counselling.
• Person-Centred therapy.
• Psychodynamic therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural therapy.
• Key concepts of the core models.
• Person - Centred theory and how it informs and underpins integrative practice.
• The appropriateness of different styles and methods of interaction in relation to client issues
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy
• Models of short-term counselling
• Egan’s Skilled Helper Model
• The Integrative Approach
• Introduction to good academic practice

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (90 hours)
60 hours – Interactive lectures
30 hours Group work – discussion and feedback, peer-partner discussion and feedback.

Guided Independent Study: (210 hours)
150 hours reading and reflecting, library and internet searching.
60 hours assignment preparation

Core texts
Classrooms
Computer, projector
Internet access
Library
VLE - Moodle

Mearns, D. and Thorne, B. (2013) Person-Centred Counselling in Action. London: Sage Publications
Rogers, C. (2003) Client Centred Therapy. London: Constable
Mcleod, J. (2013) An Introduction to Counselling. Milton Keynes: Open University Press
Hough, M. (2014) Counselling Skills and Theory. London: Hodder Education
BACP (quarterly journal) Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. Oxon: Routledge
O’Connell, B. (2012) Solution Focused Therapy. London: Sage Publications

1. Explain how the key concepts of the core models are used to facilitate the counselling process.
(Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Assess the appropriateness of different styles and methods of counselling approaches including Solution Focused Brief Therapy. (Analysis, Application)

3. Evaluate the appropriateness of using an Integrative approach. (Problem Solving, Reflection)