Assignments
The intended learning outcomes are measured by assessment: 100%

A 2,500 Word Process Report on a 15 minute recording and transcript of clinical work (assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3) This recording needs to be based on work with a placement client who is over 18 years of age.

In addition, as per professional accreditation requirements, all modules require 100% attendance at the scheduled sessions.

All elements must be passed.

• Group process – 14 hours
• Experiential and theoretical learning – 11 hours
• Supervised clinical practice in small and/or large groups – 14 hours
• Self-reflective journal writing – 4 hours
• student-focused activities encouraging active participation,(including tutorials, accessing electronic systems and support staff for data, literature, resources and contacts) – 7 hour


Guided Independent Study is considered to include:
• Reading and research (7 hours per week = 85 hours)
• Placement attendance, administration and reflection (25 hours)
• Assignment preparation and workshop preparation (40 hours)

• Access to an approved placement which provides suitable learning opportunities, and a suitably qualified supervisor to provide the required ratio of supervision hours to clinical practice
• Access to a suitably qualified therapist to provide the required sessions of personal therapy
• Access to recording equipment

1. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the process of Counselling and Psychotherapy, including the significance of beginnings and endings to the practice of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling.
2. Using the data provided by your recording of clinical work, critically evaluate the skills that promote deeper contact with clients within the co-created therapeutic relationship.
3. Communicate and reflect upon their ability to use advanced interpersonal attitudes in their clinical work.

This module will build on the skills learnt in the first year to enable students to enhance contact with clients and promote their ability to work with the process of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Learning in this module will support students in their clinical placement and offer opportunities to consider the micro-processes within their clinical practice.

Indicative Content may include the following topics:¿
1. Mirroring and reflection¿
2. Awareness of process¿
3. Phenomenological inquiry¿
4. Involvement, attunement and inquiry¿
5. Configurations of self¿
6. Use of self
7. Self-disclosure¿
8. Relational depth¿
9. Dialogic relationship¿

Core Texts¿¿
Erskine R., Moursund, J. & Trautman, R. (1999). Beyond empathy: A therapy of contact in relationship. Brunner Mazel. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203778036¿¿
Erskine, R.G. (2021). A healing relationship: Commentary on therapeutic dialogues. Phoenix.¿¿
Finlay, L. (2022). The therapeutic use of self in counselling and psychotherapy. Sage.¿¿
Kahn, M. (1997). Between therapist and client: The new relationship (revised ed.). MacMillan.¿¿
Mearns, D. & Cooper, M. (2017). Working at relational depth in counselling & psychotherapy (2nd ed.). Sage.¿¿
Worsley, R. (2009). Process work in person-centred therapy (2nd ed). Palgrave¿¿

Further Reading¿¿
Bohart, A. C. & Greenberg, L. S. (1997). Empathy reconsidered: New directions in psychotherapy. American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/10226-018¿
Hunter, M. & Struve, J. (1998). The ethical use of touch in psychotherapy. Sage.¿¿
Hycner, R. & Jacobs, L. (2013). The healing relationship in gestalt therapy. Gestalt Journal Press.¿¿
Mearns, D. (2003). Developing person-centred counselling (2nd ed.). Sage.¿¿
Rowan, J. & Jacobs, M. (2002). The therapist’s use of self. Open University Press.¿¿
Worsley, R. (2009). Process work in person-centred therapy (2nd ed). Palgrave.