This module involves the preparation and undertaking of a substantial case study and a process report each having equal weighting. This will provide evidence of the student’s integration of theory and practice within their clinical work.

Indicative content for the Case Study & Process Report may include the following topics:
• advancing the process of ethical thinking
• working with ethical and moral dilemmas
• values and principles of Integrative Psychotherapy
• reflexivity
• relationship between theory and clinical practice
• the process of therapy/on-going assessment
• relationship between supervision (internal/external) and therapeutic practice (e.g. parallel processes)
• range of therapeutic interventions
• formulation of client’s presentation and suitability/readiness for psychotherapy
• critical reflection on the unspoken relationship (e.g. transferential attitudes)
• evaluation of the contributory factors in therapeutic failure
• personal style as an Integrative Psychotherapist
• use of self as an Integrative practitioner
• embodied empathy; vicarious traumatisation; compassion fatigue; self-care

Indicative Content for the Research Dissertation may include:
• In depth application of:
- Qualitative and Quantitative approaches to research
- Specific Methods
• Undertaking a research project:
- Question formulation
- Literature review
- Ethical and reflexive research practice
- Methods of data collection and analysis
- Themes and discussion
o - Conclusions
• Research project write up

Part A - Case Study (30%) Assessing Learning outcomes 1-5
A clinical case study demonstrating the learning outcomes of the Module. (7,500 words + or – 10%).

Part B - Process Report - Recorded Segment, Transcript and Commentary (30%)
Assessing Learning outcomes 1-5
A recorded and transcribed section of a clinical practice session with a client. The recording must be of 20 minutes duration and the prologue, commentary and epilogue word count is 5,000 words (+ or – 10%).

Part C - Research Project/Dissertation (40%) Assessing Learning Outcomes 6-8
A Psychotherapy Research Project and dissertation including an abstract & introduction, a literature review of key texts relevant to the project and rigorously critiqued methodology, ethics, findings, discussion and conclusion sections.(10,000 words +/- 10%)

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
• Formative feedback is given at each stage of the preparation of the project


Students must PASS each component independently in order to receive an overall pass for the module.

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
• Formative feedback is given by peers and tutors in relation to small/large group supervised clinical practice throughout the module

Total 105 Hours:
• Group process – 23 hours
• Experiential and theoretical learning – 30 hours
• Supervised clinical practice in small and/or large groups – 5 hours
• Self-reflective journal writing – 7 hours
• student-focused activities encouraging active participation,(including tutorials, accessing electronic systems and support staff for data, literature, resources and contacts) – 40 hours


Total 495 Hours:

Guided Independent Study is considered to include:
• Reading, research and writing (305 hours)
• Placement attendance (120 hours)
• Personal Therapy and Supervision attendance with a trained professional (70 hours)

Bor, R., & Watts, M. (2006) The Trainee Handbook: A Guide for Counselling & Psychotherapy Trainees. London: Sage

Langdridge, D. (2007) Phenomenological Psychology: Theory, Research and Method. Harlow: Pearson Education, Open University

McLeod, J. (2011) Qualitative Research In Counselling and Psychotherapy, 2nd Ed. London: Sage Publishing Ltd.

Mitchell, S.A (2000) Relationality: From Attachment to Intersubjectivity. London: Taylor and Francis Group

• Access to an approved placement which provides suitable learning opportunities
• Access to 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

Advanced Clinical Application
1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the knowledge and skills relevant to the theory and practice of Integrative Psychotherapy.
(Knowledge & understanding)

2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and critical evaluation of key concepts of Integrative Psychotherapy and their relationship to clinical practice.
(Enquiry, Application)

3. Demonstrate and communicate a critical account of ethical practice in relation to contracting and the therapeutic frame.
(Analysis, Communication)

4. Using the data from your clinical recordings, demonstrate a range of therapeutic responses and critically evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of these with reference to therapeutic intent, the impact on the client and the process and progression of the therapeutic relationship.
(Enquiry, Problem solving)

5. Demonstrate the qualities and skills of reflexivity in relation to personal and experiential material.
(Reflection)

Research Project
6. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of methodologies and techniques applicable to research in Integrative Psychotherapy and critically evaluate current research in relation to its contribution to your research project.
(Enquiry, Analysis)

7. Systematically and creatively evaluate complex issues relating to your research project in respect of the theory and practice of Integrative Psychotherapy.
(Problem Solving)

8. Demonstrate the independent learning ability required to advance your knowledge and understanding in the practice of Integrative Psychotherapy and show originality in the application of knowledge, appropriately proposing new hypotheses for the development of clinical excellence.
(Learning, Application)